Turco Tour : 6 Day Express Tour Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia by Plane
|6 Days, 8 Destinations |Starts from Izmir
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Duration

6 days

Max Group Size

40

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

Short on time but eager to experience the magic of Turkey? This 6-day express tour is your perfect gateway to explore the country’s top destinations—Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia—all connected efficiently by domestic flights to save you precious time and maximize your adventure.

Walk through the marble streets of Ephesus, relax in the thermal pools of Pamukkale, soak up the sun and history in Antalya, and marvel at the surreal landscapes and cave dwellings of Cappadocia. This tour is fast-paced yet rich in cultural experiences, perfect for travelers who want to see it all—efficiently and comfortably.

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Route

Starts from

Izmir

Ends in

İstanbul

Pickup Location

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Dropoff Location

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

Tour route map

Highlights

Explore ancient Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis Visit the magical white travertines of Pamukkale and optional swim in Cleopatra’s Pool Discover Antalya’s Old Town (Kaleiçi), waterfalls & coastal charm Witness the stunning Cappadocia region – with an optional hot air balloon ride Stay in unique cave hotels in Cappadocia for a one-of-a-kind experience All domestic flights included to cover long distances quickly and comfortably Enjoy authentic Turkish meals and local cultural insights

Itinerary

(Lunch and Dinner included)
09:00 ; According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. 

Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.

Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much visited pilgrimage place. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check in. Overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. Next; Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water. 

After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

(08:30-20:00)Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. Then visit 700-years-old Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road) After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia

Please Note: This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be excluded.


Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. 

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. 

Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.  Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. End of our service

Trip includes

Included

1 night accommodation in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel 

2 night accommodation in Cappadocia - Elpuente Cave Hotel 
2 night accommodation in Antalya  4 Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Hotel

Professional English - speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary

Vegetarian Halal Meat

Transfer services from/to Airports

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Ephesus Tour

Guided Pamukkale Tour

Guided Antalya City Tour

Guided Konya Tour

Guided Cappadocia Tour

Underground Cities of Cappadocia

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerar

Good to Know:
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Start: Izmir (Ephesus) | End: Cappadocia (with return flight to Istanbul available)
Transportation: Domestic flights & air-conditioned private vehicles
Accommodation: Carefully selected 4-star or boutique hotels

Included:
Airport transfers & local transport
Professional English-speaking guides
Entrance tickets to major sites
Daily breakfast & some lunches and dinner

Not Included:
International flights
All domestic flights
Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
Travel insurance

Recommended Travel Time: Spring and Autumn (April–June, Sept–Oct) for best weather
Tips: Bring walking shoes, a swimsuit (Pamukkale), and a light jacket for Cappadocia evenings

Excluded

International flights
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Insurance: All types

Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

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