7 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

Hagia Sophia — morning visitVisit the domed monument in the Old City with your guide. The building reflects centuries of architectural and religious change in Istanbul.

Blue Mosque — morning visitSee the working mosque across Sultanahmet Square from Hagia Sophia. The visit follows prayer times and the dress requirements for entering.

Hippodrome and Obelisks — morning visitWalk across the former racing ground and see its surviving monuments. Your guide explains how the square served the Byzantine city.

Golden Horn — afternoon cruiseView the inlet beside the historic peninsula from the afternoon route. Its shores connect older districts and waterfront neighbourhoods.

Lunch aboard after the hotel restThe included lunch is served on the afternoon cruise boat. Drinks and additional food orders are separate.

Bosphorus — afternoon cruiseSee Istanbul’s European and Asian waterfronts along the strait. Bridges, palaces and waterside houses line the cruise route.

Devrent ValleySee the varied rock outlines shaped by erosion across Devrent. The camel-like formation is one of the recognisable shapes at this stop.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumVisit the capped fairy chimneys and carved chambers at Pasabag. The formations show how people adapted the rock as well as living around it.

Goreme Panoramic ViewLook across Goreme and its surrounding valleys from the viewpoint. The settlement and exposed formations can be seen together across the landscape.

Lunch during the Red Tour after your flightThe northern Cappadocia itinerary includes a restaurant lunch. Drinks and any extra meal orders are paid separately.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch clay being worked at a local pottery workshop. The demonstration introduces the techniques behind Avanos’s longstanding craft.

Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the rock-cut remains of a former village. Homes and places of worship occupy carved spaces along Zelve’s valleys.

Uchisar Castle — exterior viewpointSee the tall rock citadel rising over Uchisar from outside. The stop does not include entering or climbing through the castle.

Rose ValleySee the pink and pale rock ridges of the southern valley route. The carved spaces and slopes show another part of Cappadocia’s settled landscape.

Underground CityExplore the chambers and passages of a settlement built below ground. The visit uses stairs and includes narrow openings and low ceilings.

Pigeon ValleyView the pigeon houses cut into the valley walls. These small carved spaces once supported the farming communities in the region.

Lunch on the Yellow Tour before flying westLunch at a restaurant is included during the guided tour. Drinks with the meal and any extra orders are separate.

Gulludere ValleyVisit the rock landscape and carved church remains in the valley. A longer walk is optional and can take up to two hours.

Cavusin VillageSee the old cave homes on the village’s rock slope. The remains illustrate how earlier residents made use of the surrounding stone.

Pamukkale TravertinesSee the white terraces created by minerals deposited from the hot springs. Visitors remove their shoes to walk on the section open to the public.

Hierapolis Ancient CityVisit the ancient ruins above the terraces with your guide. The settlement’s remains show its connection with the springs and thermal waters.

Lunch during the Pamukkale return day tripThe sightseeing itinerary includes a restaurant lunch before the return to Kusadasi. Drinks and any additional restaurant orders are extra.

Cleopatra Antique PoolSee the pool’s warm water and ancient stone fragments beneath it. The pool is open, with free viewing and optional swimming paid for at the site.

Ephesus Ancient CityFollow the guided walk through the ancient city’s streets and public spaces. The Celsus Library façade and theatre are prominent buildings along the route.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the stone shrine in the wooded hills near Ephesus. Its association with the Virgin Mary draws pilgrims as well as other visitors.

Lunch before the final Izmir airport transferLunch is included among the Ephesus itinerary’s visits before you leave for the airport. Drinks and extra restaurant purchases are separate.

Temple of ArtemisSee the remaining traces of the temple site dedicated to Artemis. Your guide explains the sanctuary that once stood here.