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Aegean Dream : Travel to Pamukkale, Laodicea, Ephesus, Kusadasi

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Accommodation: Charisma De Luxe Hotel in Kusadasi
Tour Level: This tour will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Included Flight Tickets: From Istanbul to Denizli and Izmir to Istanbul / or Izmir to Cappadocia if you preffer connect your journey to Cappadocia.
Included Ferry Tikcets: Standard category ferry tickets from Kos to Bodrum or Rhodes to Marmaris, if preffer departure from these Greek Isles.
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Accommodation: Carina Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi
Tour Level: This tour will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Included Flight Tickets: From Istanbul to Denizli and Izmir to Istanbul / or Izmir to Cappadocia if you preffer connect your journey to Cappadocia.
Included Ferry Tikcets: Standard category ferry tickets from Kos to Bodrum or Rhodes to Marmaris, if preffer departure from these Greek Isles.
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Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi
Tour Level: This tour will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Included Flight Tickets: From Istanbul to Denizli and Izmir to Istanbul / or Izmir to Cappadocia if you preffer connect your journey to Cappadocia.
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Highlights

If you’re planning a trip to the best ancient cities, most popular natural park, and cultural heritages of Turkey, this well planned two days trip is one of the great options. This tour package offer you discover the ancient cities of Laodicea, Hierapolis, Ephesus and other top sites surroundings. The travel package provides a great opportunity to link your travels in Western Turkey with Cappadocia, another key destination in the country. Also, on this semi-private tour with a maximum of 10 travelers offers a more personalized experience while still enjoying the company of others. It strikes a balance between intimacy and group dynamics, enhancing the overall adventure.

Itinerary

Flight to Denizli – Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis – Accommodation at Kusadasi
  • Istanbul

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Your Western Turkey experiences starts with a transfer to the airport. The driver will pick you up from the reception of your hotel or your Airbnb, as long as parking is available. From there, you'll be taken to the airport for your flight to Denizli.
  • Denizli Çardak Airport

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Upon arrival Denizli/Cardak airport, your tour guide and another driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then start your Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea tour.
  • Pamukkale Natural Park

    Admission Ticket Free
    Pamukkale Turkey, a must-visit destination for Nature and History lovers. For centuries, people have been coming here and going home restful. Today’s guided tour provide you experiences at the white travertenies of Pamukkale and ancient city of Hierapolis which are located in Pamukkale Natural Park.
  • Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The highlights of Hierapolis Ancient City are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale.
  • Pamukkale Thermal Pools

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools (or antique pool - Cleopatra’s pool with extra fee). Then meet again with your guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.
  • Cleopatra Pools

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.
  • Pamukkale

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour.
  • Karahayit

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.
  • pamukkale tandem paragliding

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – You can add this attraction to your experiences with extra cost.) : See Pamukkale’s glistening white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the enormous theater, from the air on this short-but-sweet paragliding experience with a seasoned pilot. You will race off the edge of a slope about 1,300 feet (400 meters) up, then glide on the breezes over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Kusadasi

    2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After your tour to Pamukkale Natural Park - Hierapolis Ancient City, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
  • Kusadasi Castle

    Admission Ticket Free
    This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
  • Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

    Admission Ticket Free
    This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
  • Accommodations
    Included: When booking the tour, you have right to select your desired hotel category from a range of available choices.
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch - You will take your lunch at a local restaurant during tour.
Semi-Private Tour to Ephesus and Its Surroundings - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Accommodation at Cappadocia
  • Kuşadası

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00 AM for a full-day tour to Ephesus and its surroundings. *** At the end of the tour, you will be directly transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Please remember to check out of your hotel and collect your luggage before heading out for the Ephesus tour.
  • Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Before drive to Ephesus area, you will stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for you can take photos of the amazing Kusadasi Bay.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Your first visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets and more during tour in this ancient city.
  • Ephesus Experience Museum

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The Ephesus Experience Museum provides an immersive journey into Turkey’s rich cultural and historical heritage. By leveraging cutting-edge display systems and advanced content technologies, it offers visitors a captivating time travel experience that brings the past to life in a profoundly engaging way.
  • Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Admission Ticket Free
    The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. The tour guide will provide you information about the history of it and more while passing from in front of this place.
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Your next visit will be the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument.
  • Selcuk

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.
  • The Temple of Artemis

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis which first built during the Archaic period, and one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia district.
  • Cappadocia

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Once you arrive at Cappadocia Airport, another driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. From there, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia, located about an hour’s drive away.
  • Accommodations
    Included: When booking the tour, you have right to select your desired hotel category from a range of available choices.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast - You will have your breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast is served between 08:00am and 10:00am.
    Lunch - You will take your lunch at a local restaurant during tour.
Cappadocia Semi-Private Tour – Accommodation at Cappadocia
  • Urgup

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel to begin this carefully crafted day trip to Cappadocia’s top attractions. While most tours only offer panoramic views of some of the valleys and fairy chimneys, they often don't give you a full understanding of Cappadocia’s rich history and geography. After receiving hundreds of valuable guest feedback, we designed this itinerary for those who are eager to explore the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of the region.
  • Goreme National Park

    Admission Ticket Free
    Set in a stunning landscape shaped by erosion, Göreme National Park is home to rock-hewn sanctuaries that feature exceptional examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic era. This tour will guide you through the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the park's most renowned landmarks.
  • Goreme Open-Air Museum

    1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.
  • TokalI Church

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.
  • Ortahisar

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.
  • Avanos Oren Yeri

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Today's lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you'll have the opportunity to try "Testi Kebab," a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.
  • Uchisar Castle

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)
  • Devrent Valley

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    This valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is home to numerous rock formations shaped like animals, predominantly in shades of red. One of the most common shapes found here is that of a camel.
  • Fairy Chimneys

    Admission Ticket Free
    Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
  • Cappadocia

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
  • Accommodations
    Included: When booking the tour, you have right to select your desired hotel category from a range of available choices.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast - You will have your breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast is served between 08:00am and 10:00am.
    Lunch - You will take your lunch at a local restaurant during tour.
Hot Air Balloon Ride - Camel Ride - Flight Back to Istanbul
  • Cappadocia Balloon Tours

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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 be at sunrise time, 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 ride. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
  • Cappadocia Camel Tour

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Camel Ride (INCLUDED): After being picked up from your hotel, you'll meet your guides for a safety briefing and have the chance to get to know your camel companions before starting your journey. As you travel through the stunning Red and Rose Valleys, you'll be immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia. Standard Route: Red and Rose Valleys, Zindanonu Valley, Meskenler Valley. **Please note, if weather conditions are unfavorable on the day of your ride, the route may be adjusted to an alternative path.
  • Cappadocia

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    At the end of the ride, you will be transferred back to your hotel for take your luggages and continue to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
  • İstanbul

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel. *** We do not recommend scheduling any other flight immediately after this return flight, as any potential delays on by the airline could put it at risk.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast - You will have your breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast is served between 08:00am and 10:00am.

What's included

INCLUDED

Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services
Domestic flight tickets : Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul (or Izmir to Cappadocia)
Lunch (3)
Professional tour guide who licenced by ministry of culture and tourism
1 night hotel accommodation including breakfast
Breakfast (3)
One way ferry ticket from Kos and Rhodes Islands to Turkey, if you departure from these Greek Isles

NOT INCLUDED

Dinner & drink
Entrance fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line.)

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The package prices apply to accommodations in double or triple rooms. (with your family / friends) If you wish to add a single room to your booking, there may be an additional fee. However, solo travelers will not incur any extra charges, as they will automatically be assigned to single rooms.
For your accommodation in Kusadasi during this trip, the pre-planned hotels are "Efe Boutique Hotel" - "Carina Boutique Hotel" - "Charisma De Luxe Hotel." When booking, you can select either one. If these hotels do not have availability for standard or superior rooms on your travel dates, the local tour operator may substitute them with equivalent hotels.
If you would like to connect this trip to Cappadocia instead of return to Istanbul, this option is available for all booking options. After you preferred flight from Izmir to Cappadocia, you will not have any right about the return flight to Istanbul. Also, the arrival airport transfer will be provided by the local tour operator in Cappadocia.
If you would like to connect your Greece Travel from Kos and Rhodes Islands of Greece to this tip, this option is available for all booking options. After you preferred departure from Kos or Rhodes Islands, the local tour operator will provide you ferry tickets from these islands instead of flight from Istanbul to Denizli. The hotel pick up service is not available and not include for departures in these islands.
The local tour operator will email your e-tickets for domestic flights six days prior to your departure. You won’t need to print the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and the reservation number on the tickets will be sufficient for check-in.
The local tour operator may request some passport details to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be booked and you can not join to this tour. If you do not provide the requested information until 7 days prior to your trip or if you refuse to provide the requested information, you must cancel your reservation. If you do not cancel until 7 days before your departure date, the local tour operator will apply the cancellation and refund policies for this tour.
You are allowed 15kg luggage + 8kg cabin bag per person for each domestic flight(s). If you need more luggage capacity, please let the local tour operator know. Additional charges may apply for exceeding the 15 kg luggage limit.
If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the local tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the local tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
The airport transfers in Istanbul are valid for between hotels (or airbnb addresses) and airports of Istanbul. If you would like add an extra stop during these transfer services (like take something from anywhere during transfer), the local tour operator can request extra cost.
If your pick-up or drop-off point are located inside of the same airport with the departure / return airport, the local tour operator will not provide any hotel pick-up or drop-off services. This is about the traffic procedures of the airports.
If you give up / cancel to any part of this trip, the local tour operator will apply the cancellation and refund policies for this tour, and you will not have ny refund rate.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for this trip. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book the trip.

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