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Discover the Turkey’s most popular areas during a 4-day trip to Cappadocia & Pamukkale from Istanbul to Istanbul. During this tour uncover the ancient frescoes at the Open Air Museum in Goreme and see surreal landscape at Goreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Swim at the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Plus, enjoy at hot air balloon ride and Horseback ride. This 4-days travel to Cappadocia and Pamukkale is including hot air balloon ride, Horseback ride, 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia – Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, Professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: İstanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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Discover the Turkey’s most popular areas during a 4-day trip to Cappadocia & Pamukkale from Istanbul to Istanbul. During this tour uncover the ancient frescoes at the Open Air Museum in Goreme and see surreal landscape at Goreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Swim at the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Plus, enjoy at hot air balloon ride and Horseback ride. This 4-days travel to Cappadocia and Pamukkale is including hot air balloon ride, Horseback ride, 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia – Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, Professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia – Horseback Ride (INCLUDED) – Accommodation at Cappadocia
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Upon arrival Cappadocia airport, our another driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cappadocia Horse Farm, Mezarlık Sk. No:3, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
The horseback rides depend on the weather conditions and your riding experience. Most of rides are around Rose/Red Valleys, Sword Valley, Love Valley and White/Honey Valley – as these are the most beautiful trails to ride and we can reach many remote locations…away from the crowds – with spectacular vistas and amazing views throughout the entire ride.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: “Melekler Evi Cave Hotel” in Cappadocia. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) – Cappadocia Red Tour – Accommodation at Cappadocia
Stop At: Cappadocia Balloon Tours, Göreme Açık Hava Müze Yolu Caddesi, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included) : Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will begin at sunrise, where your pilot will climb to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight our pilots are also capable of flying as low as 1 meter above the rock formations which will allow you perfect photo taking opportunities. Duration of total activity is approx 3 hours, and total duration of flight is approx 60 minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at end of the flight and you will be presented with a madal, as a souvenir reminder of this magnificent experience. Afterwards, we will drop back you to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am (approx) and depar for the full-day Cappadocia tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
Which is also known as Imagination Valley. Valley contains many animal shaped rocks which are mostly in red colour. Some of the most frequent shapes is like Camel.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkey
On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
Uchisar Castle Region, which is the highest point of Cappadocia and the view from the top is just brilliant. In the first destination you will be informed about unique formations of Cappadocia.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
Here is the monastery, including the rock cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages and living rooms left from Anatolian Christians. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Goreme, Goreme, Cappadocia
You will get your lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Avanos Oren Yeri, Kapadokya Cd., Avanos 50500 Turkey
Avanos is the town of traditional pottery art, thus. You will visit one of the family work-shops in Avanos to have some information about the pottery and have a kick-wheel-pottery demonstration.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Turkey
Meet the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will take your breakfast at hotel. The breakfast time of hotel is between 07.00am and 10.00am.
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
Accommodation included: “Melekler Evi Cave Hotel” in Cappadocia. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 3: Cappadocia Yellow Tour – Overnight Bus to Denizli/Pamukkale
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am (approx) and depar for the full-day Cappadocia tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Valley, Nevsehir Ortahisar, Nevsehir 50650 Turkey
Weather permitting; we will begin the tour with a morning hike.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cappadocia Atv Turu, İsalli Mah, Bilal Eroğlu Cd. NO :50, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
Following, we will pause for ATV rides. This outdoor adventure will be amazing as you will be driving on the paths of amazing valleys and have the stops for picture taking. You will feel like you are on pathfinder driving on Moon. (Optional & Extra Fee)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Goreme, Goreme, Cappadocia
You will get your lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkey
A fascinating panoramic view point where you can see the Old Goreme Village with its surroundings. You will get general information about the Göreme and Cappadocia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ozkonak Underground City, Nevsehir Turkey
Continue to one of the seven underground cities of Cappadocia where the first Christians in Cappadocia used to stay during times of persecution and invasions. This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Cappadocia, Turkey
The tour will be finished approx. 04.30pm-05.00pm and we will transfer you to Cappadocia bus station for your overnigt bus to Denizli. The departure timing of the public bus is approx. 08.00pm-09.00pm and the bus will drive approx 10 hours for Denizli. The departure time of the public busses depend the schedule of the bus companies.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will take your breakfast at hotel. The breakfast time of hotel is between 07.00am and 10.00am.
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
Accommodation included: “4 Mevsim Hotel” in Pamukkale. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 4: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour – Flight Back to Istanbul
Stop At: Denizli, Denizli
You will be arrived Denizli at 05.30am (approx) and we will pick you up from Denizli bus station and then transfer to your hotel room where you will have private rest room. You can take a bath, refresh and take breakfast in your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Natural Park, Pamukkale orenyeri kocacukur alani pamukkale kasabasi, Pamukkale Turkey
Your tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and you will continue to Pamukkale Natural Park area, and start your full day tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hierapolis Ancient City, 20280 Pamukkale/Denizli, Turkey
The highlights of Hierapolis are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. And then, You will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will continue to the White Travertines of Pamukkale. There will be free time (approximately 75-90 minutes) to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale and swim at the white travertines. Then meet again with the guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant and take your complimentary lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karahayit, Denizli Yolu, Denizli Turkey
After lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pamukkale tandem paragliding, Pamukkale mahallesi yoruk sokak no4 daıre1, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Turkey
The 30-minute flight is excitement from start to finish so relax and enjoy this experience and sensational views. You will fly on a tandem, foot-launched lightweight harness and explore the dazzling white Pamukkale travertines and terraces including the Hierapolis remains. If you would like have another fantastic experience to your Pamukkale trip you can add this attraction. (Optional & Extra Fee)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Denizli Airport, Cumhuriyet Mah., Küme Evler Sok. No:1, 20350 Çardak/Denizli, Turkey
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Denizli/Cardak airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul. ** The return flight could be to the Istanbul SAW airport if the flights are not available to Istanbul airport on your return date.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will take your breakfast at hotel. The breakfast time of hotel is between 07.00am and 10.00am.
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
No accommodation included on this day.
