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From Istanbul: 2-Day Trip to Cappadocia w/Balloon+Cave Hotel

1. From Istanbul: 2-Day Trip to Cappadocia w/Balloon+Cave Hotel

Day 1:The adventure starts with pickup from your hotel in Istanbul. Travel to the airport where you'll take an early flight to Cappadocia. Stop by the hotel to drop-off your luggage before starting the Red Tour at 10:00 AM. The first stop is Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley due to the countless Fairy Chimney formations, some dating back 30 million years. Next, head to the Göreme Open Air Museum, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia and a UNESCO site. See the cave town's dwellings built into the rocks and learn about the site where Christians and Muslims in harmony. Stop by a local shop to admire artistic techniques dating back to the Hittite period. Finally, set down for a buffet lunch in a local restaurant. The second half of the tour includes a visit to Pasabag, where you'll admire Fairy Chimneys that resemble those seen in the Hobbit and Smurfs. At the end of the day, return to the hotel for an unforgettable night sleeping in a cave. Day 2: Start with a sunrise balloon ride at Soğanlı Valley. Afterwards, return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. The driver will then pick you up for a stop at Göreme Panorama. Next, drive to Kaymaklı Underground City to learn how early Christians protected themselves from centuries of persecutions and invasions. Hike through Turkey's largest canyon, which features over 2,670 different plants that thrive in the valley's microclimate. Afterward, drive 1.5 hours to Ihlara Canyon for a 3.8-km hike along the river. After working up an appetite, enjoy lunch in Belisırma. Next, visit Selime Monastery, the biggest religious building in Cappadocia with a cathedral-size church. Before returning you to your hotel, your guide will stop at Pigeon Valley, the best photo spot in all of Cappadocia. The day ends with transport to the airport in Cappadocia. Once in Istanbul, a driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.

Istanbul: 3-Days, 2-nights in Cappadocia & Hot Air Balloon

2. Istanbul: 3-Days, 2-nights in Cappadocia & Hot Air Balloon

First day 07.00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport. 08:00 Depart from Istanbul for Kayseri 09:00 Arrive in Kayseri airport, meet in the airport. Transfer to Cappadocia. 13:00 Check in hotel 16:00 Atv tour Back to hotel Second Day 04:30-05:00 Hot Air Balloon Tour 07:00 back hotel Cappadocia Tour 09:30: Join in the first day tour of Cappadocia including Uçhisar castle viewpoint, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin old village, lunch in Avonos, pottery demonstration in Avanos, Paşabağı Fairy Chimneys, Devrent Valley (magic valley), Urgup fairy chimneys, Urgup Carpet Factory. After the tour transfer to hotel and stay the night in Goreme. Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Boutiquestyle Hotel; Göreme Cave Lodgel, Alaturca House or Harman Cave Hotel *standard rooms) Third Day 09:30 You will attend the tour which begin with the Göreme Panaromic view. Here, you will be given information about the geological and historical background of the city, then you will visit Underground City which was constructed as a temporary shalter against invasions and raids. The next step will be a small hiking in the Ihlara Valley, followed by a lunch break in Belisirma village. At the Yaprakhisar Panorama, you will see Selime Monastry, which is important because you can see all the different sections of a monastry in one composition. Finally, our tour will be finished with the Pigeon valley and onyx demonstration. In day transfer to airport and fly to Istanbul Arrive Istanbul and transfer to your hotel Plase Note:If hot air balloon cancel because for weather we give you 75 euro per person Tours days can be change

Trabzon: Private Tour of Sumela Monastery and Landscapes

3. Trabzon: Private Tour of Sumela Monastery and Landscapes

After meeting the local certified guide, head towards the Sumela Monastery. Passing through the Altindere valley, Enjoying the views of Altindere valleys nature, River, Reaching Sumela Monastery on the Cliffs. Discover Sumela Monastery and its frescoes depicting The Creation of the Earth, The Creation of Adam and Eve, and Frescoes of Jesus, his apostles and holy Marie’s life. After visiting Monastery, Head to Torul city castle observation glass terrace, The terrace is the highest viewing terrace in Turkey and it overlooks the most beautiful natural views of city of Torul with its beautiful mountains, plains, river and castle, but access to terrace requires great courage. One of the amazing place is Karaca cave. The cave is roughly 105 meters in length, average 15 meters in height. Entrance height is about 1,8 meters and has a total floor area of 1500 m2. The air inside the cave is cooler than outside in summertime, and warmer in winter, it has own microclimate. Cave contains different types of rocks, minerals, dripstones and ponds. On the way back, visiting Trabzon’s Hamsikoy village which is popular with its nature and rice pudding made from the milk of Hamsikoy village, After learning a little about natural life of villagers, of course taste the rice pudding and than returning hotel.

From Istanbul: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia 8-Day Tour

4. From Istanbul: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia 8-Day Tour

Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul Upon arrival at Istanbul A/P greeted and drives to your hotel. C/IN. O/N in Istanbul. (No Meal) Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul Today you visit Hagia Sophia; was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. O/N in Istanbul (B-L) Day 3 HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period, Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. After tour flight to Izmir. C/IN. O/N in Kusadasi. (B) Day 4 Pamukkale Tour Today visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth, The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. O/N in Kusadasi. (B-L) Day 5 Ephesus Tour / Flight to Kayseri Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, Today you visit The House of Virgin Mary; final house where Mary spent her last days. Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Temple of Artemis; was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After tour flight to Kayseri. C/IN. O/N in Cappadocia. (B-L) Day 6 Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Today you visit 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. Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys and Uchisar. O/N in Cappadocia (B-L) Day 7 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul Upon breakfast at the hotel c/outt, Today you visit Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. After tour flight to Istanbul. C/IN. O/N in Istanbul. (B-L) Day 8 Departure Day According to your pick up time drive to airport. End of our service. (B)

Istanbul: Multi-day Trip to Cappadocia, Konya, and Ephesus

5. Istanbul: Multi-day Trip to Cappadocia, Konya, and Ephesus

Day 1 Arrival Istanbul (Sunday) Upon arrival at Istanbul A/P, greeted and drives to your hotel. C/IN. O/N Istanbul. (No Meal) Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul (Monday) (09:16:00) Today you explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Topkapı Palace; the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar O/N Istanbul. (B-L) Day 3 HD Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Cappadocia (Tuesday) (09:00-12:30) Upon breakfast at the hotel C/OUT. Today you visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) and enjoy cruising on Bosphorus where you see Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After tour flight to Kayseri. C/IN. O/N Cappadocia. (B-L) Day 4 Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Wednesday) (09:30-16:30) Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians and Ortahisar. O/N Cappadocia. (B-L) Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight Day 5 Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Thursday) (09:30-16:30) Today you explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls, Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks, Pasabagi, Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter, Goreme Panaroma, Uchisar. O/N Cappadocia. (B-L) Day 6 Konya&Antalya (Friday) Upon breakfast at the hotel C/OUT. Today you visit 700-years-old Sultanahni Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road) Then, the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. After lunch travel to Antalya. C/IN. O/N Antalya (B-L) Day 7 Perge&Aspendos&Kursunlu Waterfall Tour (Saturday) (08:30 - 16:30) Today you visit Perge, one of the largest and most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region, Aspendos Ancient Theatre; can hold over 20,000 and ıs still being used for festivals and music concerts. After lunch visit Kursunlu Waterfall Enjoy fresh pine scent and spectacular waterfalls. O/N Antalya (B-L) Day 8 Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Kusadasi (Sunday) Today you Explore Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Drive to Kusadasi. C/IN. O/N Kusadasi. (B-L) Day 9 Ancient Ephesus Tour (Monday) (09:00-16:00) Today you visit The House of Virgin Mary; where Mary spent her last days. Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. O/N Kusadasi (B-L) Day 10 Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday) Today is the last of our service. Flight from Izmır to Istanbul will be arrange according to your request. End of our service. (B)

Turkey: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Antalya 16-Day Guided Tour

6. Turkey: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Antalya 16-Day Guided Tour

Gallipoli: Gallipoli Battlefield Areas Troy: Troy Ancient City Ephesus: Ephesus Ancient City ➝ Marble streets ➝ The Odeon ➝ The Agora ➝ The Temple of Hadrian ➝ The Monumental Fountains ➝ The Library of Celsius ➝ The Great Amphitheatre ➝ The Roman Baths ➝ House of Virgin Mary ➝ Temple Of Artemis ➝ Isabey Mosque Pamukkale: Famous Pamukkale ➝ White Calcium Terraces ➝ Hierapolis Ancient City ➝ The Necropolis ➝ Bath and Basilica ➝ Frontinius Gate ➝ Frontinius Street ➝ Latrina ➝ Northern Byzantine Gate ➝ Fountain of the Tritons ➝ The Temple of Apollon ➝ Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool Antalya: Perge ➝ Aspendos ➝ Side

Turkey: 12-Day Small Group Tour with Attraction Tickets

7. Turkey: 12-Day Small Group Tour with Attraction Tickets

DAY 1 : Arrival to Istanbul Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) , Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul. DAY 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour ( Breakfast ) After breakfast pick up from hotel and Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul. We visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 3 : Underground Cistern, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Sariyer, Ortakoy ( Breakfast ) Visit Underground Cistern. Some free time in Spice Bazaar. Then to the pier for a Bosporus cruise on a public ferry. After the tour program transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 : Istanbul – Cappadocia ( Breakfast ) Early morning Pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon your arrival in Kayseri, transfer to your hotel. Then, start your tour by visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements. Then, the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia. After the tour program transfer to your cave hotel for overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 5 : Full Day Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast ) Optional: Hot air balloon ride with sunrise, once in a lifetime experience in Cappadocia In the morning, visit Devrent valley and Pasabag “fairy chimneys” Zelve. Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock-Castle. Overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 6 : Cappadocia – Izmir – Sirince ( Breakfast ) Transfer to Cappadocia airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrival to Izmir and our representative will meet you and transfer to Sirince for overnight. Day 7 : Ephesus ( Breakfast ) Visit Ephesus, Terrace Houses, The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission Temple. Stay overnight in Sirince. Day 8 : Sirince – Pamukkale ( Breakfast – Dinner ) Drive to Pamukkale visit to Laodicea, Travertine terraces and Hierapolis. Overnight in Pamukkale. Day 9 : Pamukkale – Bodrum ( Breakfast ) Drive to Bodrum; start visiting St. Peter's Castle, including underwater archeology museum. Then visit Halicarnassos Mausoleum and the ancient theater of Halicarnassos. Overnight in Bodrum. Day 10 : Bodrum ( Breakfast ) Free day in Bodrum to relax. Day 11 : Bodrum – Istanbul ( Breakfast ) Transfer to Bodrum airport to take flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free in Istanbul in the afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 12 : Fly Home ( Breakfast ) After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to airport for your flight back home. The end of our services.

Discover Turkey from Istanbul 8-Day Turkey Tour with Flights

8. Discover Turkey from Istanbul 8-Day Turkey Tour with Flights

DAY 1 : Arrival to Istanbul Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) , Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul. DAY 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour ( Breakfast ) 09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel and Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul.. We visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 3 : Full Day Istanbul Tour ( Breakfast ) 08.30 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel. Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Boat trip on the bosphorus, Afternoon visit Underground cistern. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 : Istanbul – Cappadocia Tour & Cave Hotel ( Breakfast ) Pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight.to Cappadocia . Arrive in Cappadocia. Meet by your guide and transfer to your hotel.Leave your luggages at the hotel and start for Private Cappadocia tour. Visit Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys, Pigeons Valley, the Kaymakli Underground City. After drive to your cave hotel for overnight. DAY 5 : Cappadocia Tour - Izmir - Kusadasi ( Breakfast ) Optional: Hot air balloon ride with sunrise, once in a lifetime experience in Cappadocia After breakfast take our second day private Cappadocia tour. Visit Devrent Valley, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley, Avanos Town, which is famous with tile and pottery workshops. After Goreme Open Air Museum, the Uchisar Rock Castle, Esentepe Windy Hill for panaromic view and taking photos. Transfer to the airport for flight back to Izmir via Istanbul. Arrival to Izmir and transfer to Kusadasi for overnight. DAY 6 : Ephesus Tour ( Breakfast ) Visit Artemis Temple, Ephesus Ancient City. After Lunch visit House of Virgin Mary. After the tour, drive to Kusadasi for overnight. DAY 7 : Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Istanbul ( Breakfast ) Drive to Pamukkale. Discovery of Travertine terraces and Hierapolis. After the tour, we drive to Denizli airport for our flight back to Istanbul at after 1 hour flight, arrival in Istanbul. met by our representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight. DAY 8 : Home ( Breakfast ) After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul Airport or to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport for your flight back home. The end of our services.

Istanbul: 4-Day Small Group Tour to Ephesus & Pamukkale

9. Istanbul: 4-Day Small Group Tour to Ephesus & Pamukkale

Meet your guide at your hotel between 08:00 and 08:30 and visit the Istanbul Old City area which includes the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. Have lunch during the tour. At the end of this full-day tour, your guide will drop you off at your Hotel. On your second day, your guide will meet you in hotel lobby between 08:00 and 08:30. On this day, you will visit the Golden Horn, the old city walls of Istanbul, Spice Market, Dolmabahce Palace or Chora Church. There will also be a lunch stop during the tour. The tour will end at around 17:00. Please do not forget to take your luggage in the morning. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Transfer from Izmir Airport to your hotel in Kusadasi. On your third day, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at around 09:00. After 20 minutes driving, you will arrive in Selcuk where you will visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Enjoy a lunch stop during the tour. The tour will end at around 16:00. After the tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel. On your fourth and the last day, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at around 08:00. After 3-hours driving, you will have lunch and then visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis, where you will spend approximately 3-hours. Have the chance to enjoy both the ancient site and natural thermal pools. After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport to fly back to Istanbul.

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Great experience overall. The drive to the airport was in time, the flight was decent. But the Cappadocia part was at another level. The sights and guiding were great, fulfilling and well organized. Hot air balloon flight at soganli valley wasn't a rush, it was very calm and had a unique taste. Especially the cave hotel was amazing. We had a slight delay on our return flight but this is not about the agency, so it's all good. Everything you'd like to do in Cappadocia is all here. Definitely recommended.