6 Days Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

Devrent ValleyLook for shapes in Devrent’s natural rock formations. The camel-shaped rock is a familiar feature, while other formations leave more to the imagination.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee the tall stone formations at Pasabag, where harder caps sit above softer rock. Some pillars also contain spaces carved for religious use.

Goreme Panoramic ViewView Goreme and its surrounding rock valleys from above. This stop brings the town and the landscape you are touring into the same view.

Restaurant break on the Red TourThe northern sightseeing day includes a restaurant lunch. Pay separately for any drinks you order.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a local pottery demonstration in Avanos. You can see how clay is shaped into a vessel; buying pottery is optional.

Zelve Open Air MuseumWalk through the remains of Zelve’s rock-cut settlement. Homes and places of worship survive in the valley walls where a community once lived.

Uchisar Castle exterior viewSee the rock fortress that rises above Uchisar village. This is an outside viewing stop; entrance to the castle and the climb are not included.

Rose ValleySee the soft pink tones and folded rock ridges of Rose Valley. Your guide describes the landscape and its carved spaces.

Underground CityExplore rooms linked by tunnels below ground. The visit shows how people used underground spaces for shelter, with narrow passages and steps along the route.

Meal stop during the Yellow TourLunch is included between the southern Cappadocia visits. Drinks with the meal are extra.

Pigeon ValleyLook across the valley towards pigeon houses cut into the stone. These small openings are part of the area’s agricultural history.

Gulludere ValleyTake the optional valley walk among the rock formations. Walking may take up to about two hours; you can wait at the vehicle instead.

Cavusin VillageSee the old rock-cut homes around Cavusin. The village gives another view of how local life developed beside and within the cliffs.

Duden WaterfallVisit the waterfall in its park setting. The trees and water offer a different view of Antalya from the streets and coast.

Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallSee the Lower Duden waterfall at the edge of the coastal cliffs. The water drops into the Mediterranean below the city.

Lunch during the Antalya city visitsA restaurant lunch is included as part of the day tour. Drinks are charged separately.

Kaleici Old TownExplore the old quarter’s narrow streets and historic houses. The walk introduces the area around Antalya’s old harbour.

Panoramic Boat TourJoin the boat ride for views of Antalya’s shoreline from the water. See the harbour and the cliffs from a different angle.

Pamukkale TravertinesView the white terraces formed by deposits from thermal spring water. The open walking section must be visited barefoot.

Restaurant lunch during the Pamukkale stopLunch is included between the site visits on this long travel day. Drinks are paid for separately.

Hierapolis Ancient CityVisit the ancient city above Pamukkale’s terraces. Your guide connects the surviving streets and buildings with the thermal springs that drew people here.

Cleopatra Antique PoolYou can see the Antique Pool without paying a viewing fee. Swimming is optional and costs extra at the site; bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim.

Ephesus Ancient CityFollow the ancient streets past the Celsus Library and other public buildings. Your guide explains how this large city functioned and why its ruins are significant.

Restaurant lunch on the Ephesus routeThe final guided day includes lunch between the visits. Drinks are not included.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the small shrine in the wooded hills near Ephesus. It is associated with the Virgin Mary and receives visitors from different faiths.

Temple of ArtemisSee the remaining traces of the sanctuary near Selcuk. Your guide explains the temple that once stood here, celebrated among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.