10 - Day Cappadocia And West Turkey

Adventure, Beach & Sea, Nature, Sightseeing

Turkey 10 Days

Set off an adventure to explore the stunning region of Cappadocia and West Turkey. Beginning in Cappadocia, you'll explore the north and south of this space-like landscape and even have the option to see it from the sky on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. You'll spend a day hiking in the Ihlara Valley passed rock-hewn churches and houses before flying to Izmir and travelling to Kusadasi. Here, you'll visit the ancient city of Ephesus and explore the natural thermal springs of Pamukkale and its famous 'Cotton Castle'. Continuing on this Turkey tour package, you'll head to the beautiful coastal city of Fethiye where you'll relax and enjoy a day of sailing from island to island and beach to beach!

Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - Welcome to Cappadocia!
    Upon arrival, you'll be met by your guide and will hop in a private transfer from Kayseri Airport to your hotel. You'll check into your beautiful four-star hotel and then have the rest of the day free to relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.
  • Day 2 - Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride & Guided North Cappadocia Tour

    Today, you'll have the option to begin the day with a sunrise hot air balloon ride to see the beauty of Cappadocia from the sky. Later, you'll set off to explore the beauty of this space-like landscape on a privately-guided North Cappadocia tour, including the Devrant Valley, famous for its irregularly shaped rock formations, Pashabag known for its 'fairy chimneys', Avanos, and Goreme. During your tour, you'll have lots of opportunities to explore as you introduced to what was Mesopotamia.

  • Day 3 - Guided South Cappadocia Tour

    This morning, after breakfast, you'll start the day on a privately-guided South Cappadocia tour and by hiking in the Rose Valley. You'll then continue to Cavusin one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia, the underground city of Kaymakli and Ortahisar, with its unique castle.

  • Day 4 - Ihlara Valley Tour from Cappadocia
    Today, you'll visit the Ihlara Valley. This gorge is 16 kilometres long and both sides are lined with rock carved churches, there are more than a hundred little churches and houses. You will walk about 4 kilometres along the river in the valley exploring the hidden churches. Lunch will be served at Belisirma Village by the river and on the way back, you'll visit Selime Monastery and stop briefly at Yaprakhisar Panorama point for another view of this great monastery.
  • Day 5 - Fly from Cappadocia to Kusadasi
    This morning, after breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you'll be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. After checking into your hotel, you'll then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You can set out to explore on your own or simply relax at the hotel.
  • Day 6 - Guided Tour of The City of Ephesus
    Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. With its well preserved collonaded Arcadian Way, Hadrians Temple, Celsus Library, market and theatre, this archaeological site takes you a step back in time. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You'll finish the day at the last home of the Virgin Mary.
  • Day 7 - Pamukkale Tour
    Pamukkale is the centre of a thermal spring with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white coloured travertine and water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. Visit the travertine and the Ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1,200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the highlights of the site. After exploring, you'll continue to Doga's thermal pool hotel to relax.
  • Day 8 - Travel from Pamukkale to Fethiye
    This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and travel to Fethiye, a three-hour drive away. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish., exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel. Perched on Turkey's southwestern Turquoise Coast, Fethiye is a port city known for its beautiful natural harbour and rock tombs which are carved into a bluff overlooking the city.
  • Day 9 - Island Cruise Boat Tour
    Today, you'll enjoy the romantic bays of the Mediterranean, Fethiye Gulf, where you can swim in the crystal blue water. Throughout the day, you will stop in many places for around 45 minutes to an hour including Dockyard Island, Flat Island, Red Island and Aquarium bay. All you need to enjoy this wonderful trip and all its beauty. All you need to bring is your beach bag, your crew will do the rest.
  • Day 10 - Departure from Fethiye
    This day concludes your Turkey tour package. After breakfast, you'll hop in a private transfer from your hotel to Dalaman airport

What's included

9 breakfasts and 5 lunches 9 nights accommodation Airport transfer Domestic flights Entrance fees Ground transportation Licensed English speaking guides

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