GLORIES OF TURKEY

pick up 08:30
Ephesus – Cappadocia
Immerse yourself in history today with a guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient
Wonders of the world, the site of the Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the
mystical atmosphere of the city and the stadium where chariot and horse races were once held.
You will also have the opportunity to experience some Turkish handicrafts and visit the pilgrimage
point which is said to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. After Ephesus day tour, you will be
transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia. After your arrival at Cappadocia airport,
you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia.

pick up 09:15
cappadocia
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide and We will start the day visiting the Valley,
where we will have the opportunity to take a walk through the orchards and vineyards, among the
fairytale chimneys and houses carved into the rock. We will continue the walk through the valley.
We will also visit the old Cappadocia Panorama and Pigeon valley, named for the hundreds of
small windows carved into the rock to attract pigeons, so they can nest in them. Then we will visit
the Underground City whose main function was to shelter the inhabitants of the region in case of
invasions. We will also visit the Ortahisar Castle and the city of Mustafapasa, an ancient Greek
settlement, also known as Sinasos. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Hot air balloon ride over the valleys of Cappadocia
(Optional – Extra Cost 280 USD PER PERSON PRICE MAY CHANGE DURING THE HIGH
SEASON, PLEASE CONFIRM THE RATES DURING THE BOOKING)
Get ready for a unique wonderful experience in Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel
early in the morning (depending on the location of your hotel) and transfer you to the balloon site
where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for its flight while enjoying
a light breakfast snack; preparation time is generally 15 to 20 minutes. Your flight will begin at
sunrise, where your pilot will ascend to a comfortable altitude of approximately 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 able to fly as low as 1 meter above
rock formations, allowing you to take perfect pictures. The standard flight has a total of 60
fascinating minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at the end of the flight and you will be
given a Flight Certificate, signed by your pilot, as a memento of this magnificent experience. You
will return to your hotel at the end of your tour where you can rest, have breakfast and then
continue your full day Cappadocia tour.

pick up 09:30
Cappadocia – Flight back to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide for another full day tour of Cappadocia. The
first stop on today’s tour is Uchisar Castle. Then you walk through the Valley of the Love to
Cavusin, where you stop for lunch and learn about handmade pottery in Avanos Town. You will
then visit the Fairy Chimneys (Mushrooms Valley), followed by Devrent Valley and Open Air
Museum in Cappadocia. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for
your flight to Istanbul. After your arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in
Istanbul. (Tonight’s hotel reservation is excluded)