Turkey Highlights, and Gems of Cappadocia - 5 Days Travel from Istanbul by Plane

اليوم 1 Flight from Istanbul to Denizli – Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi

1. 1

   Istanbul

   1 ساعة

   The travel services will start with a departure transfer. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli.

2. 2

   1 ساعة

   Upon arrival Denizli Cardak airport, your tour guide and another driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal. After you met with your guide, you will start the full-day tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis Ancient City, Aphrodisias Ancient City.

3. 3

   Hierapolis & Pamukkale

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول غير مشمولة

   The highlights of Hierapolis are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale.

4. 4

   Pamukkale Thermal Pools

   1 ساعة

   After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools (or antique pool - Cleopatra’s pool with extra fee). Then meet again with your guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.

5. 5

   Cleopatra Pools

   30 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول غير مشمولة

   Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.

6. 6

   1 ساعة

   You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour.

7. 7

   30 دقيقة

   After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.

8. 8

   1 ساعة 15 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول غير مشمولة

   This is ancient city located in southwestern Turkey, in the upper valley of the Morsynus River, the site consists of two components: the archaeological site of Aphrodisias and the marble quarries northeast of the city. The temple of Aphrodite dates from the 3rd century BC and the city was built one century later. The wealth of Aphrodisias came from the marble quarries and the art produced by its sculptors. The city streets are arranged around several large civic structures, which include temples, a theatre, an agora and two bath complexes.

9. 9

   Kusadasi

   2 ساعات

   After your Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias Tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

10. 10

    Kusadasi Castle

    2 ساعات

    This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

11. 11

    Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

    2 ساعات

    This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

اليوم 2 Guided Tour to Ephesus and Its Surroundings - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - - Overnight at Cappadocia

1. 1

   10 دقيقة

   After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00 AM for a full-day tour to Ephesus and its surroundings. *** At the end of the tour, you will be directly transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

2. 2

   Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

   15 دقيقة

   Before drive to Ephesus area, you will stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for you can take photos of the amazing Kusadasi Bay.

3. 3

   Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

   45 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول غير مشمولة

   Your first visit will be the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument.

4. 4

   Ancient City of Ephesus

   1 ساعة 30 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول غير مشمولة

   Your next visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets and more during tour in this ancient city.

5. 5

   Selcuk

   1 ساعة

   You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

6. 6

   The Temple of Artemis

   20 دقيقة

   The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis which first built during the Archaic period, and one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.

7. 7

   1 ساعة

   At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

8. 8

   Cappadocia

   1 ساعة 15 دقيقة

   Upon your arrival at Cappadocia airport, another driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.