Tour Code:
ON-118
Duration: 5 Days - 4 Nights
Highlights: Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Departures: All year round - Guarantee
Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA
19:00 Pick up from your hotel & transfer to bus station.
20:30 Depart from Istanbul. Bus trip takes around 10 hours. There are
three breaks on the way for your personal needs.
DAY 2 - FULL DAY TOUR OF NORTH CAPPADOCIA
07:30 Arrive Cappadocia. Met on arrival & transfer to hotel.
You will have some time to relax and fresh up.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of North
Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
DEVRENT VALLEY: Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe, 1km
from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent are
spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys with
large stems.
MONKS VALLEY: The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag,
the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a
spectacular scene.
AVANOS: A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town
where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is
possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River
passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM: Goreme was an important Christian centre in the
early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near
Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries,
churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions
bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated
according to the iconography or architectural features.
UCHISAR: Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of
Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the
town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest
peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in
Cappadocia.
(Included meals: Breakfast
& Lunch)
DAY 3 - FULL DAY TOUR OF SOUTH CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full
day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able
to see:
KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful
rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The
most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks
connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and
gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see
villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or
apricots to you.
CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is
situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church
of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village.
This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century,
making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard
which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away
however.
HOSPITAL MONASTRY: One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
KAYMAKLI: Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two
largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both
have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour, transfer to bus station.
20:30 Depart from Cappadocia for Ephesus. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch) |
DAY 4 -
FULL DAY TOUR OF PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS
07:30 Arrive in Ephesus. Met on arrival & Transfer to hotel.
10:00 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the
natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit
the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman
Baths.
. Overnight in
Pamukkale.
(Included meals: Breakfast
& Lunch)
DAY 5 - PAMUKKALE - ISTANBUL
Breakfast & check out the hotel. Transfer to bus station.
09:00 Depart from Pamukkale for Istanbul.
19:00 Arrive Istanbul. Met on arrival & transfer to hotel.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• All transportation.
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• 1 Night in Cappadocia at Cave hotel including breakfast.
• 1 Night in Pamukkale at 4* hotel including breakfast.
• 2 Full Day Tour of Cappadocia with lunch.
• 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch.
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary.
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
• Carpark, Gasoline, Highway & Bridge fees.
• Services charges and local taxes.
Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and
optional tours.
Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)
Cappadocia: Dedeli
Konak Cave Hotel or
Peri Cave Hotel
or
Sos Cave Hotel
Pamukkale:
4* Pam
Thermal Hotel or 4*
Koray Hotel
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