4 Days Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul

Early in the morning, we pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. The pick-up time depends on your flight schedule and will be informed to you in advance.

Morning flight from Istanbul to Izmir – You take a morning flight from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to Izmir (ADB).
Exact departure and arrival times, airline and airport choices depend on availability and will be confirmed before ticketing.

Upon arrival in Izmir, our local team meets you at the airport and transfers you to the Ephesus region (around Selçuk or Kuşadası) to join your full-day Ephesus Turkey tour.

• Ephesus Ancient City – Walk through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. See marble streets, public baths, fountains and city squares as your guide explains daily life in Roman times on this classic Turkey tour package.
• Library of Celsus – Admire the iconic two-story facade of the library, one of the symbols of Ephesus. Your guide tells you how it functioned as a center of culture and knowledge in the Roman Empire.
• Great Theatre – Visit the large amphitheater that once held up to 25,000 people. From the top of the seats you enjoy a wide view over the ancient city and hear stories about performances, politics and early Christian history.
• House of Virgin Mary – A peaceful pilgrimage site on the hills above Ephesus, believed by many to be the last home of Mary. It is a quiet place to light a candle, make a wish and enjoy the green surroundings.
• Isa Bey Mosque (exterior visit) – See one of the oldest and finest examples of Seljuk architecture in the region. The mosque combines stonework, calligraphy and a calm courtyard atmosphere.
• Temple of Artemis (ruins) – Stop at the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only a few columns survive, but with your guide you imagine the size and importance of this temple in ancient times.

During the tour you enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you can taste simple Turkish dishes and relax before continuing your tour Cappadocia Pamukkale Ephesus route.

At the end of the tour, we transfer you to your hotel in the Ephesus area (Selçuk or Kuşadası). Check-in and free time to rest, walk around the town or enjoy dinner on your own. Overnight in the Ephesus region.

After breakfast at your hotel, we pick you up for a full-day Pamukkale tour. You drive through the Aegean countryside to reach the famous white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

• Hierapolis Ancient City – Explore the ruins of this Greco-Roman spa town built above the hot springs. You see city walls, the main street, the agora and the remains of temples that made Hierapolis an important healing center in ancient times.
• Pamukkale Travertine Terraces – Walk barefoot on the cotton-white calcite formations created by mineral-rich waters. From the terraces you enjoy wide views over the valley while your guide explains how these natural pools formed over thousands of years.
• Necropolis of Hierapolis – Visit one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Turkey, with hundreds of sarcophagi and tombs spread across the hillside. It gives you a strong feeling of the long history of this region.
• Cleopatra’s Antique Pool (optional swimming) – See the warm pool filled with ancient marble columns fallen from Roman buildings. You can swim here for an extra entrance fee or simply relax by the water and take photos.

A local lunch is included during your Pamukkale and Hierapolis visit, giving you time to rest and enjoy Turkish food before the drive to the airport.

After the tour, you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Depending on airline and schedule, this may be Denizli (DNZ) or Izmir (ADB) airport.

Evening flight to Cappadocia – You fly from Denizli or Izmir to Cappadocia (Kayseri ASR or Nevşehir NAV) to continue your cappadocia ephesus pamukkale tours route.
Exact departure and arrival times, airline and airport choices depend on availability and will be confirmed before ticketing. If there is no direct flight, we will book a conntected flight via Istanbul.

On arrival in Cappadocia, our driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Check-in and free time for the evening. You can walk through the village, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or simply rest in your room. Overnight in Cappadocia.