Istanbul, Cappadocia, & Ephesus (8 Days)
Overview
Explore the sights in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus with our 8-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, & Ephesus package. View the bustling ambiance of the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square, and the beautiful Hagia Sophia while sampling traditional Turkish food at local restaurants. Depart from Istanbul and arrive at Cappadocia's to stroll through the kingdom of fairy chimneys, experience a hot-air balloon ride, and more. Walk through the monumental ruins in Ephesus to explore the ancient city and all its wonders. All with guided tours, attractions, and accommodations.
ITINERARY AT
A GLANCE
2024 Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival
- Day 2 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 3 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 4 - Cappadocia Arrival
- Day 5 - Cappadocia Tour
- Day 6 - Cappadocia Tour
- Day 7 - Kusadasi Arrival
- Day 8 - Ephesus Tour
- Day 9 - Check Out
Itinerary
Begin your adventure upon arrival at Istanbul airport. Our tour team will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
The Istanbul Old City tour will start after breakfast. Sultanahmet Square is the main point where the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. We will see the German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace Museum. Stay overnight in the hotel to prepare for the next day.
After breakfast, get ready for departure for a full-day city tour with private vans. Starting from Balat, the historical Greek and Jewish neighborhood of the Ottoman Era, the tour will continue with visits to Ayub Al Ansari Tomb, Taksim, Galata, and the heart of trade during the Ottoman Era. After a short break, embark on a boat for the Bosphorus Cruise Tour.
Check out from the hotel, pack up, and leave for the airport for the Kayseri flight. Arrive in Kayseri and transfer to Cappadocia and enjoy the rest of the day.
After arriving in Cappadocia, enjoy a hearty Turkish breakfast to get ready for a full-day Cappadocia tour. The tour will include visits to the Goreme Esentepe, Open-Air Museum, Three Beauties, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, and Avanos Pottery. Tourists can also choose a hot-air balloon tour if they wish to. Stay overnight in the hotel to get ready for the next day.
After breakfast, the tour will continue by exploring the Love Valley, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, and Uçhisar. You can also choose a hot-air balloon tour if you wish to.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart to the airport for the Izmir flight. The flight will be either direct or transferred through Istanbul according to availability. The tour team will welcome the group at the Izmir airport and guide the transfer to Izmir or Kusadasi. Enjoy the rest of the day and stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin the tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. Once considered the most important Aegean city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region, the tour of Ephesus will take the group through the ancient ruins, structures, and still-standing wonders. After which the tour will include a visit to the Turkish village of Sirince to explore its local 19th-century architecture. After the tour, arrive back at hotel, pack up, and leave for the airport for the flight back to Istanbul. Check in the Istanbul hotel.
Check out and leave for the airport to catch the flight back home.
8 Days
9 Nights
Country turkey
City istanbul ankara izmir antalya cappadocia
Season Summer
Languages English Turkish French Spanish
Group/Private Private
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What's Included
About
Legacy Ottoman Hotel invites visitors from all over the world in Istanbul's finest neighborhood, hosting all the splendor of history. The texture of its history blends with the potential of current time to provide its visitors with an outstanding lodging experience. The rooms with high ceilings are wide, light, and boast spectacular views, ready for visitors to capture unforgettable moments.
Main Amenities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
About
Yunak Evleri is a collection of ten cave dwellings originating from the 5th and 6th centuries, with a total of 120 individual underground apartments, capped by a 19th century Greek Mansion.
Main Amenities
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
This package includes a professional English-speaking tour guide to help you provide tour insights, navigate locations and understand the local culture.
To provide a more comfortable tour experience, this package also covers:
- Transfers and tours with private vans
- Private professional guide for the mentioned tours
- All entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary
- 24/7 professional assistance
This package offers domestic flights for the cities included.
- Visits to the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, Ancient City of Ephesus
This package includes breakfasts while tourists are responsible for arranging their lunches and dinners.
A hot-air balloon trip is not included in the package. However, tourists can add a balloon trip to the itinerary if they wish.
What's Not Included
iLinkTurkey strongly suggests that tourists get travel insurance to ensure their financial safety during their trip. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company or provider for your peace of mind. If you require any further information, feel free to get in touch with our team.
For more information, contact us so our support team can assist you with any questions or concerns regarding the visa requirements or process.
Important Information
Flights Information
Domestic Airlines
Drop off→ Baggage claim area→Meet tour guide→ Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle.
International Airlines
Drop off→Passport check→Luggage claim→Customs inspection→Meet tour guide→Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle to arrive at the hotel.
Accessibility
Guidelines
This package may contain activities that are:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not advised for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation
Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the package’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount paid will be non-refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the package’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the local time for locations included in the package. If any tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- All scheduled times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and restrictions.
Know Before You
Go
- Please reach the departure point on time and follow the arrangement of a tour escort.
- Before doing an individual activity or leaving the group, please get the agreement of the tour guide.
- Customers are held solely responsible for their travel documents and/or visas if required.
- Hotel arrangements will be changed depending on the season. You can confirm your hotel information while you are on tour with your tour guide.
- Travelers can pay with cash or credit card on tour.
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic, and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.
- Some attractions will be closed during holidays or events (eg. Christmas, Ramadan or Thanksgiving). The arrangement is subject to your tour guide.
- To make your travel more convenient, we suggest you book your tour one month prior to the departure date during the holiday season.
- If you are traveling with children, please inform our service team and provide information such as the age of the child to ensure that the safety seat is prepared in advance (at your own expense).
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Reviews
This tour was amazing!! I had such a blast visiting Istanbul and all the other cities. The Hagia Sophia was amazing to look at outside and even more on the inside. Highly recommend iLink Turkey for anyone wanting to visit Turkey.
Review Submitted 15 June 2024
