Fethiye to Istanbul via Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia

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Fethiye to Istanbul via Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia Tour, 4 nights

Experience the wonders of Turkey with this 5-day tour covering Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia. Begin with the breathtaking travertines of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, followed by a visit to the historic city of Ephesus, home to the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis. Journey to Cappadocia for its surreal landscapes, cave dwellings, and optional hot air balloon ride. This itinerary blends history, nature, and culture, ensuring a memorable adventure before returning to Istanbul.

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From AUD 1,208.00

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Start and Finish

Start: Olympos or Antalya

End: Istanbul

Flights

Antalya to Cappadocia flight
Cappadocia to Istanbul flight

Duration

4 nights

Meals

4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Standard Hotel

Transaportation

1 x Bus, 2 x Domastic Flight

1 2 3 4

Hot air balloons flying over Cappadocia Turkey

Included Experiences

Fethiye to Pamukkale bus tickets
1 Night accommodation at Pamukkale B/B
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Tour with professional tour guide, lunch & entrance fees
Pamukkale to Selcuk drive
2 Nights’ accommodation in Selcuk B/B
Ephesus Day Tour with professional tour guide, lunch & entrance fees
Selcuk to Izmir Airport Shuttle Service
Izmir to Cappadocia Domestic Flight
Cappadocia shared shuttle airport transfers x 2
1 Night accommodation in Cappadocia B/B
North Cappadocia tour with professional tour guide, lunch & entrance fees
Cappadocia to Istanbul Domestic Flight

Included

Fethiye to Pamukkale bus tickets
1 Night accommodation at Pamukkale B/B
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Tour with professional tour guide, lunch & entrance fees
Pamukkale to Selcuk drive
2 Nights’ accommodation in Selcuk B/B
Ephesus Day Tour with professional tour guide, lunch & entrance fees
Selcuk to Izmir Airport Shuttle Service
Izmir to Cappadocia Domestic Flight
Cappadocia shared shuttle airport transfers x 2
1 Night accommodation in Cappadocia B/B
North Cappadocia tour with professional tour guide, lunch & entrance fees
Cappadocia to Istanbul Domestic Flight

Optional activities

Trip Itinerary

Drive to Pamukkale - Pamukkale overnight

Your 4-hour drive to your next destination will be arranged.
With public transportation, you will head to Pamukkale where to stay for the overnight.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: –

Drive and Visit of Pamukkale - Heading to Selcuk

With the pickup from your Hotel at Pamukkale around 9:00 am today’s tour will start.
Pamukkale Day Tour
Pamukkale and Hierapolis are beautiful destinations. full of history and fantastic scenery, the views looking across the white stepped pools are unforgettable. Hierapolis offers a look into the past, with breathtaking theatres and amazing ruins.
With Tour ending the coach for the drive to Selcuk will be ready.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standart Hotel

Ephesus - Selcuk overnight

The pickup from your accommodation at Selcuk will be around 9 Am.
A day full of historical Highlights awaits you.

Ephesus Day Tour
Ephesus is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world and a highlight of any visit to Turkey. Visit the Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, and Great Theatre.
The extensive ruins include the theatre, library and gymnasium. Ephesus has been a “centre” throughout the ages. Once a trade centre of the ancient world and a religious centre of early Christianity, today, it is a unique tourism centre.
The Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built in the area of Ephesus, which, over the centuries, has turned into swamps. Today, one can only see the ruins of the foundations of this incredible construction of the Hellenistic Age, which was entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns, capitals, and shafts.
The House of the Virgin Mary is a popular place of pilgrimage for Catholics, where it is believed the Virgin Mary spent the remainder of her life. Located on top of Bulbul Mountain, it offers visitors a panoramic view of the town.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Heading to Capapdocia - Cappadocia overnight

The pickup from your accommodation at Selcuk the shared shuttle service to Izmir Airport will be arranged to reach your flight to Cappadocia in time. On landing you will be collected and transferred door to door to your Cappadocia Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cappadocia - Flight to Istanbul

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight
Known as one of the most famous areas to go up into a hot air balloon, you will not want to miss out on this amazing experience. There is an optional extra of joining a Hot Air Balloon ride around sunrise-time. You will be transferred back to your accommodation in enoug h time to freshen up and be ready for your day tour.
* Age restrictions on Balloon Rides: Minimum age to be allowed to join is 6 years

North Cappadocia Day Tour
The pickup from your Cappadocia Hotel will be between 9:45-10:00 Am. You get to visit some of the best sights in the surrounding areas. One of first stops will be the famous Open Air Museum where you will get to witness the historical frescoes that have been left behind by early Christian settlements. At Avanos, an ancient town that is famous for its pottery works dating back to 3000 B.C. , you will get to visit one of the workshops to see the artists making their craft. There is also time in the day to get the best photos and vantage points to really admire the landscape around you. There are stops made at the Goreme Esentepe for a panoramic view of the area, as well as Pasabag – where you will get to see the famous 3 headed fairy chimney. Dervent Valley is the spot to get out and admire the lunar type landscape around you and get time to get a little closer to explore the fairy chimneys and surrounding area. The huge phallic formations of Love Valley have been formed naturally thanks to erosion of the volcanic rock, approximately 9 to 3 million years ago.
The day at Cappadocia will end around 17:00 PM when the transfer to Cappadocia Airport will be arranged in time for your flight to Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Three nights in 2, 3* hotel accommodation in twin/double bedrooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Double Room (Shared)
Per person in a shared room for two people. If you’re booking together, you’ll be paired with your travel partner. Solo adult travellers are matched with a fellow guest of the same gender.

Single Room (Private)
Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own room.

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Fethiye to Istanbul via Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia

Fethiye to Istanbul via Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia Tour, 4 nights

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