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Fly from Istanbul and explore Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Troy, and optional Gallipoli. Includes hotels, flights, buses, guided tours, and 2 optional activity days in Antalya.

Highlights

• Explore Cappadocia’s unique valleys, fairy chimneys, and underground cities
• Spend 3 nights in Antalya and choose any 2 tours you like
• Walk on Pamukkale’s thermal terraces and explore ancient Hierapolis
• Visit Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis
• Enjoy a fully organized itinerary with flights, hotels, transfers, and guides

Description

Your journey begins before sunrise as you take a short domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. As you approach the region, dramatic rock formations and soft-colored valleys appear below, offering a spectacular introduction to the land of fairy chimneys. Over two days, you will explore open-air museums, ancient cave churches, panoramic viewpoints, and underground cities once used as shelters. Optional hot air balloon flights are available for those seeking an unforgettable sunrise experience. From Cappadocia, you travel south to Antalya, region where ancient cities meet turquoise waters. Over three nights, you will enjoy complete flexibility with two optional tours of your choice. History lovers often select the Perge–Aspendos–Side–Manavgat Tour, while nature enthusiasts prefer the Suluada Boat Tour or the Demre–Myra–Kekova adventure. Those who enjoy a mix of culture and scenery usually choose the Antalya City Tour with Cable Car & Boat Trip. No matter which two you choose, each experience reveals a different side of Antalya’s charm. The journey continues to Pamukkale, where you walk on soft white travertines formed by thermal springs. Explore Hierapolis, including its ancient theatre, necropolis, and Cleopatra’s Pool. After Pamukkale, spend a relaxing night in Selçuk before your Ephesus tour the next morning. Ephesus offers an extraordinary look into ancient Roman life, with highlights including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Your adventure then moves north to Çanakkale for an overnight stay and a morning visit to Troy, home of the legendary Trojan War. Guests wishing to extend their experience may stay an extra night to visit the Gallipoli battlefields,one of the most emotional and historically significant sites in Turkey. The tour ends with a scenic return to Istanbul. Day 1 — Istanbul → Flight to Cappadocia → Cappadocia Tour Early morning flight Full-day Cappadocia tour Hotel check-in & overnight Day 2 — Cappadocia Tour (North or South Region) Full-day guided tour Optional balloon ride Overnight in Cappadocia Day 3 — Cappadocia → Antalya Transfer to Antalya Hotel check-in Overnight in Antalya Day 4 — Optional Tour 1 (Your Choice) Choose 1: Perge–Aspendos–Side–Manavgat Antalya City Tour + Cable Car + Boat Trip Suluada Boat Tour Demre–Myra–Kekova Day 5 — Optional Tour 2 (Your Choice) Choose your second activity from the list above Overnight in Antalya Day 6 — Antalya → Pamukkale → Selçuk Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour Travel to Selçuk Overnight in Selçuk Day 7 — Ephesus Tour → Çanakkale Ephesus Ancient City House of Virgin Mary Artemis Temple Transfer to Çanakkale Overnight Day 8 — Troy Tour Morning visit to Troy Optional extra night for Gallipoli OR proceed to bus to Istanbul Day 9 — Gallipoli Tour (Optional) ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair Return to Istanbul by bus Day 10 — Arrival in Istanbul Tour ends.

Includes

Domestic flight: Istanbul → Cappadocia Hotel stays in Cappadocia, Antalya, Selçuk, Çanakkale All intercity transfers & buses 2 Cappadocia guided tours Pamukkale tour Ephesus tour Troy tour Two optional Antalya tours Lunches during tour days Professional English-speaking guides Museum entrance fees All local transportation

Important Information

• Multi-day tour with several hotel stays and long-distance travel Comfortable shoes required Optional tours subject to availability & weather Bring swimwear for Suluada or Pamukkale Luggage allowance follows domestic flight & bus rules

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund