Ephesus

Ephesus Museum - Guests are greeted at İzmir airport or İzmir Bus station and transported to Kuşadası Hotel.

Pergamon

Pergamon Theatre - On the first day in Ephesus, guests are collected from their hotel at 09:30. The tour includes visits to Pergamon Acropolis, Asclepion, the ancient hospital, health center, and the propylaeum of the Temple of Athena. The day concludes with a return to the hotel.

Ephesus

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The tour departs from the port of Kusadasi, heading to the House of the Virgin Mary, offering scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis. The journey along a winding road provides stunning views of the valley leading to the Shrine of St. Mary. The small house, beautifully located in the Solmissos Mountains, is recognized by the Vatican as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.

Ephesus Museum - The tour continues to ancient Ephesus, where visitors pass through the arched Magnesia Gate and enjoy a leisurely downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The knowledgeable guide highlights attractions such as the well-preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for political and entertainment purposes, and the stunning Celsus Library with its impressive façade and two-story Corinthian-style columns.

Ancient City of Ephesus - The dramatic Great Theater, still in use today, seats twenty-five thousand. Once an arena for gladiator games, it now hosts annual spring festivals.

Pamukkale - The tour concludes at 17:30, followed by a drive to Pamukkale.

Pamukkale

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - The Pamukkale day tour begins with a visit to the red springs in the nearby village of Karahayit. The tour then enters Hierapolis from the North Gate, visiting the Necropolis, Bath and Basilica, Frontinius Gate, Frontinius Street, Latrina, Northern Byzantine Gate, Fountain of the Tritons, and the Temple of Apollon.

Cleopatra Pools - Guests have free time to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool (admission fee extra) and conclude the Hierapolis portion of the tour with a visit to the large and well-preserved Theatre.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - The tour concludes with a visit to the Travertines (white calcium pools), where guests can take pictures and wade in the water. After leaving the site, a late lunch is provided, followed by a drive to Konya.

Konya - Upon arrival in Konya, guests are taken to their hotel.

Konya

Mevlana Muzesi - The tour begins at 09:00 with a visit to the Tomb of Rumi in the Museum of Mevlana, a significant pilgrimage site for Muslims.

Kultur Park Alaeddin Tepesi - The tour continues with a visit to the Ottoman-era Sultan Selim mosque, followed by lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.

Cappadocia - After lunch, the tour proceeds to Alaaddin Hill, then continues to Cappadocia, arriving approximately 3 hours later, where guests are taken to their hotel.

Cappadocia

Goreme Panorama - The tour starts with a panoramic view of Goreme, where guests learn about the history and formation of Cappadocia while admiring the fairy chimneys. Free time is provided for photography.

Derinkuyu Underground City - After a 40-minute drive, the tour arrives at the Underground City, initially used by locals as a natural deep freeze and later by the late Romans as a shelter against potential Arabian invasions. With clear explanations from the guide, guests spend about 1 hour here.

Ihlara Valley - Ihlara Canyon is 52 km from the Underground City. Approximately 45 minutes later, guests arrive at the entrance of Ihlara Valley. Formed by volcanic actions of Mt. Hasan, the valley was eroded by the Melendiz River over millions of years, resulting in an 80-meter-deep canyon. The entire valley is 14 km long. Historically, Christians lived in various parts of the valley, carving and painting churches. Guests hike about 3.5 km, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, before arriving at a restaurant for lunch.

Selime Monastery - Initially resembling a castle, the monastery’s shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages, and large cathedral reveal its monastic nature. Guests learn about monastic life in Cappadocia.

Pigeon Valley - Climbing to Selime monastery may be tiring, but guests have about 1 hour to rest before reaching Pigeon Valley. The guide shares traditions, cultures, and stories about Anatolia along the way. Upon arrival, pigeons greet guests at the top of the valley. Pigeons have always been significant to Cappadocian people, with their eggs and droppings used for various purposes. Locals carved houses for them into the valley slopes, resembling “houses” when seen.

Kapadokya El Sanatları Merkezi - The tour concludes with a visit to an onyx factory in Uchisar. Onyx, a volcanic stone with various colors and minerals, is found in Cappadocia due to its volcanic nature. In the factory, a master explains the steps of onyx shaping, and guests watch a shaping demonstration. The tour ends at 17:30, with guests returned to their hotel.

Cappadocia

Uchisar Castle - Constructed at the highest point of the region, the castle features a unique form with graves, tunnels, and churches, unlike any other place in the world.

Zelve Open Air Museum - Cappadocia is a place of wonders, and one of the most remarkable sites is the Zelve Open Air Museum. Located near Pasabag Monks Valley between Avanos and Goreme, Zelve Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where visitors can see pointed, detailed, and sharp fairy chimneys.

Pasabag - The best location to view three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha’s Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations, creating a spectacular scene.

Avanos - Guests enjoy a 1-hour lunch at a popular regional restaurant, starting with soup and followed by self-service.

Bezirhane Culture, Arts and Ceramics Center - Since 2000 BC, people have sourced red clays (terra rosa) from the Kızılırmak River, Turkey’s longest river, and white clays (kaolin) from volcanic hills. They used these clays for daily life, shaping them by hand on spinning wheels.

Sentez Avanos Hali - Rug Workshop & Store - Each carpet, with its patterns, conveys messages, beliefs, and symbols. Every woven pattern represents a feeling, desire, or wish, with carpets serving as a living history from ancient times to the present, where women have intricately woven their joys and sorrows into amazing codes and symbols.

Urgup - The “fairy chimneys” with caps, primarily found near Ürgüp, have a conical-shaped body with a boulder on top. The cone is made of tufa and volcanic ash, while the cap consists of harder, more resistant rock like lahar or ignimbrite. The fairy chimneys, symbols of Ürgüp, are known as holy spirit chimneys, with mother, father, and son chimneys standing together.

Cappadocia - At 17:30, guests are transported to the airport (Nevşehir or Kayseri) or bus station.

• 6 nights accommodation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Round-trip private transfer
• Private tour with a professional guide
• National Park fees included
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
• Transport by private vehicle
• Meals provided: breakfast and lunch

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Drinks
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Hot air balloon flight
• Dinner

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.