Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus 6-Day Trip

Set off on a 6-day trip from Istanbul to Ankara visiting historical towns including Saratli, Uçhisar, Göreme, Konya, Pamukkale, and Ephesus.

6-Day Trip Details

Day 1: Istanbul – Ankara

Pickup at your selected meeting point and board a bus to Ankara, 450 kilometers from Istanbul. After a five-hour journey, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Day 2: Ankara, Saratli and Cappadocia

After breakfast, begin a guided tour of Ankara, visiting the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and An?tkabir. Depart for Cappadocia with a stop at Saratli, an Underground City. Arrive in Cappadocia by late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Cappadocia

After breakfast, explore Cappadocia's landscape, including Göreme, Uçhisar, and the Monks Valley. Return to your hotel after the tour.

Day 4: Pamukkale

After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale with a stop at Sultanhan Caravanserai. Discover the “Cotton Castle” at Pamukkale and return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 5: Ephesus and ?zmir

Morning bus to Ephesus, visiting key sites such as the Odeon and Library of Celsus. Stop at a leather factory on the way to ?zmir. Overnight stay in ?zmir hotel.

Day 6: ?zmir

After breakfast, choose to have the day free in ?zmir or return to Istanbul by plane or bus, with the bus arriving at around 5 pm after approximately 6 to 7 hours.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia at dawn can be booked during the tour reservation.

Accommodation

The tour includes five nights in selected hotels in Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and ?zmir. Please note, a supplement applies for single reservations and children's rates are applicable only when sharing a room with two adults.

Flight ?zmir - Istanbul

Return flights from ?zmir to Istanbul are available as an option during booking.

Important Info

The order of visits may vary.Check-in is at 2 pm; check-out at 12 pm.Contact for New Year supplements for late December departures.Some attractions may be closed during certain holidays.Whirling dervish shows are available until February 2023.

Itinerary Adjustments

The order of visits may vary due to holidays or unforeseen closures.

Meeting Points

Pickup locations in Istanbul include:

Marmara University Campus (Sultanahmet) at 12 pmAtaturk Cultural Center at 12 pmMarmaray Yenikapi Station at 12:20 pmMarmaray Sirkeci Station at 12 pm

Select your meeting point when reserving.