Turkey Discovery Tour: 8 Day Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia Adventure

·5.0(1 review)·8 Days, 3 Destinations·Starts from Kuşadası
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Duration

8 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

Explore Turkey’s most captivating regions in just 8 days with this perfectly balanced itinerary. Walk among the ruins of ancient Ephesus, relax in the thermal pools of Pamukkale, soak up the sun on a scenic Kusadasi boat trip, and marvel at Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes with its fairy chimneys and underground cities. This journey blends history, culture, natural wonders, and authentic Turkish experiences – perfect for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a comprehensive Turkish adventure

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Route

Starts from

Kuşadası

Ends in

Cappadocia

Pickup Location

Adnan Menderes International Airport

Dropoff Location

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

Tour route map

Highlights

Ephesus Ancient City & Sirince Village – Step back in time as you visit the Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, and enjoy fruit wine tasting in a charming hillside village Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle & Hierapolis – Stroll along the gleaming travertine terraces and soak in natural hot springs of this UNESCO-listed site Optional Kusadasi Boat Trip – Spend a relaxing day cruising the Aegean coast with swimming stops and a picnic lunch. Cappadocia Red & Green Tours – Explore cave churches, rock formations, ancient monasteries, and underground cities in the region’s most famous sightseeing routes Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride – Float above Cappadocia’s surreal valleys and fairy chimneys at sunrise for an unforgettable experience

Itinerary

(Dinner included)

Welcome to Turkey! You will be transfered from Izmir Airport or Kusadasi bus station to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy, party and explore the beauty of Kusadasi at night. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River.  It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. This tour will end approximately 18.30 and you will be back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast you will be collected from the hotel for a picnic boat trip. On this day-long tour the boat will visit beaches around Kusadasi and this is a perfect way to sit back and soak up the sunshine and enjoy a fully inclusive cooked picnic lunch. You will arrive back at the hotel around 5pm and dinner will be served around 7 - 8pm.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast, we depart for İzmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.


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)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.

Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Next stop is Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today we will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Ozkonak Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After that, we will drive you to Ihlara valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both side are lined with rock carved churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one of the churches in the valley. At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the Belisirma village beside river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery caved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. On the way back to hotel, we will stop at the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart to Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing.TravelShop.Booking.

Trip includes

Included

  • 4 nights hotel in Kusadasi Odelia Resort Hotel or similar
  • 3 nights hotel in Cappadocia El Puente Cave Hotel or similar

    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
  • Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English
  • 7 open buffet breakfasts
  • 4 lunches
  • 7 dinners
  • All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
  • Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
  • Guided Pamukkale Tour
  • Guided Cappadocia Red Tour
  • Guided Cappadocia GreenTour
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  •  Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Flights Not Included: Domestic flights (Istanbul–Izmir, Izmir–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Istanbul) are excluded but can be arranged at approx. €80–€120 per leg.

What to Pack: Comfortable shoes for walking, swimwear for Pamukkale, sunscreen for boat trips, and a scarf for mosque visits.

Best Seasons: Spring (April–June) and autumn (Sept–Nov) for mild weather and fewer crowds.

Meals: Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 7 dinners; vegetarian options available.

Photo Opportunities: Ancient ruins, white terraces, Aegean sunsets, and Cappadocia’s iconic fairy chimneys.

Activity Level: Moderate – some walking and hiking in Cappadocia and Ihlara Valley.

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir
  • 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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Reviews

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·1 reviews
mohammed salim uniya
mohammed salim uniya
May 01, 2025Google

I recently embarked on a wonderful 10-day "Discover Turkey" trip organized by Travel Shop Turkey, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. T...

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