Glories of Turkey Tour

Glories of Turkey Tour – Explore the Western and Central Highlights of Turkey (Türkiye)

Explore the Western and Central Highlights of Turkey; Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Temple or Artemis, Pamukkale Travertines and Cappadocia

1. Day: FLIGHT TO DENIZLI/PAMUKKALE, PAMUKKALE TOUR
pick up 04:30
Istanbul – Pamukkale – Kusadasi
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul for an early flight to Denizli. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and drive you to Pamukkale, approximately 1 hour from Denizli airport to Pamukkale. You will join our Pamukkale tour and enjoy a display of locally handcrafted ONYX products before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as travertines, in Pamukkale, where we will also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, among ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will have the night free. Overnight in Kusadasi.

One Day Tour: Pamukkale Full Day Tour
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: Kusadasi.
Flight: Istanbul to Denizli
Pick up time: 04.30 am (about)

2. Day: EPHESUS & HOUSE OF MOTHER MARY TOUR, FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA
pick up 08:30
Ephesus – Cappadocia
Immerse yourself in history today with a guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, the site of the Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and the stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You will also have the opportunity to experience some Turkish handicrafts and visit the pilgrimage point which is said to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. After Ephesus day tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia. After your arrival at Cappadocia airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia.

One Day Tour: Full Day Tour to Ephesus
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cappadocia.
Flight: Izmir to Cappadocia
Pick up time: 08.30am (about)

3. Day: CAPPADOCIA GREEN (SOUTH) TOUR
pick up 09:15
cappadociaAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide and We will start the day visiting the Valley, where we will have the opportunity to take a walk through the orchards and vineyards, among the fairytale chimneys and houses carved into the rock. We will continue the walk through the valley. We will also visit the old Cappadocia Panorama and Pigeon valley, named for the hundreds of small windows carved into the rock to attract pigeons, so they can nest in them. Then we will visit the Underground City whose main function was to shelter the inhabitants of the region in case of invasions. We will also visit the Ortahisar Castle and the city of Mustafapasa, an ancient Greek settlement, also known as Sinasos. Overnight in Cappadocia.

One Day Tour: Cappadocia Green Tour (South)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cappadocia.
Pick-up time: 09:15 a.m. (approximately)

Hot air balloon ride over the valleys of Cappadocia
(Optional – Extra Cost , PLEASE CONFIRM THE RATES DURING THE BOOKING)
Get ready for a unique wonderful experience in Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning (depending on the location of your hotel) and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for its flight while enjoying a light breakfast snack; preparation time is generally 15 to 20 minutes. Your flight will begin at sunrise, where your pilot will ascend to a comfortable altitude of approximately 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight, our pilots are also able to fly as low as 1 meter above rock formations, allowing you to take perfect pictures. The standard flight has a total of 60 fascinating minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at the end of the flight and you will be given a Flight Certificate, signed by your pilot, as a memento of this magnificent experience. You will return to your hotel at the end of your tour where you can rest, have breakfast and then continue your full day Cappadocia tour.

4. Day: CAPPADOCIA RED (NORTH) TOUR, FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL
pick up 09:30
Cappadocia – Flight back to IstanbulCappadocia – Flight back to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide for another full day tour of Cappadocia. The first stop on today’s tour is Uchisar Castle. Then you walk through the Valley of the Love to Cavusin, where you stop for lunch and learn about handmade pottery in Avanos Town. You will then visit the Fairy Chimneys (Mushrooms Valley), followed by Devrent Valley and Open Air Museum in Cappadocia. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight to Istanbul. After your arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. (Tonight’s hotel reservation is excluded)

One Day Tour: Red Cappadocia Tour (North)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Cappadocia to Istanbul
Pick-up time: 09:30 a.m. (approximately)

PRIVATE TOUR OPTION FOR GLORIES OF TURKEY TOUR: Would you like to experience this entire itinerary at your own pace, with a private VIP vehicle and a personal guide dedicated only to your family or group? PLEASE ASK FOR PRIVATE TOUR PRICE.

Reach the host for additional information.