Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Istanbul in 8 Days

Your route

1. Day1
   Cappadocia

   Arrival in Kayseri via Istanbul and drive to Cappadocia

   You fly to Kayseri with a connection in Istanbul or another European airport (Turkish Airlines or Pegasus, flight not included). You are met on arrival and transferred, in about an hour, to your hotel in Cappadocia, a land of cave dwellings known for its valleys and fairy chimneys.

2. Day2
   Cappadocia

   Göreme, Çavuşin and a hike to Paşabağ

   The Göreme Open-Air Museum is a monastic complex whose rock-cut churches are decorated with frescoes. You then explore the cave citadel of Çavuşin and follow a panoramic hike to Paşabağ, nicknamed the Lord's Vineyards for its fairy chimneys.

3. Day3
   Cappadocia

   Love Valley, Uçhisar and Derinkuyu

   A walk through Love Valley, among its towering fairy chimneys. Along the way, an optional, no-obligation visit to a kilim and pottery workshop. You then climb to Uçhisar Castle, whose view takes in all of Cappadocia, before descending into the Derinkuyu Underground City.

4. Day4
   Pamukkale

   Drive via Konya, Hierapolis and the Pamukkale pools

   A long drive west by way of Konya. Arrival in Hierapolis, an ancient city that grew up around hot springs whose waters formed cascades of limestone. You visit its Roman theater, then walk barefoot across the white pools of Pamukkale.

5. Day5
   Ephesus

   Ephesus, the Basilica of St John and the İsa Bey Mosque

   Visit Ephesus, one of the most important Roman cities of Asia Minor and remarkably well preserved. You also discover the Basilica of St John, dating from Roman times, and the İsa Bey Mosque, a witness to the Ottoman period. In the evening, flight to Istanbul (flight not included).

6. Day6
   Istanbul

   Topkapı, Hagia Sophia and a Bosphorus cruise

   Visit Topkapı Palace, residence of the sultans, overlooking the Golden Horn. You then discover Hagia Sophia, the former Byzantine basilica, and enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus between the European and Asian shores.

7. Day7
   Istanbul

   Free day: Galata, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar

   A free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace: the Galata district, the Blue Mosque and the historic city. You can stroll from the Spice Market, also called the Egyptian Bazaar, to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world.

8. Day8
   Istanbul

   End of the trip and return flight from Istanbul

   End of our tour. Transfer to Istanbul airport (IST or SAW) for your flight home (flight not included).

This itinerary can be adjusted: pace, stops, extra nights or hotel category are tailored to your group.