The Way of Exploring Turkey

Turkey Budget Tour by Bus – Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Selcuk, Istanbul

TYPE OF TRIP

ROAD TRIP

START CITY

ISTANBUL

END CITY

ISTANBUL

470

Overview

Discover Cradle of Turkey’s Civilizations on a 7-day tour on budget from Istanbul. Visit Istanbul, , the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and more.

What You'll Do

  • Witness the ruins and ancient sites of lost cities and places of legend
  • Travel by bus, and stay in budget accomodations to save more penny in your wallet
  • Delve deep into a landscape rich in history led by a professional guide
  • Explore the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia and see the rock formations at Pamukkale
  • Visit the temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world

What to Expect

Led by a professional guide, travel by bus, and foot, and delve deep into a history so rich and complex. Stay in budget  hotels and enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunches on tours.

With all the details of the trip organized for you, you can travel without any stress, and concentrate on seeing the sights.

Day-1: ARRIVING TO ISTANBUL

Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (as per flight arrival time).

Overnight in Istanbul. (Budget hotel)
No meals at that day.

Day-2: FREE DAY IN ISTANBUL OR OPTIONAL TOUR

After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy whole day free in Istanbul. You can also join to our optional city tours at this day.

Overnight bus to Cappadocia departs 21:00 PM.

(Only breakfast will be included at this day. If you join full day optional city tour, lunch will be included.

 

OPTIONAL TOURS
FULL DAY DAY ISTANBUL CITY TOURS (08:30-17:00)
100 USD per person including Guiding in English, All entrance fees, From/to hotel transfers.

*Please check our MINI TOURS / ISTANBUL DAILY TOURS in our website for details.

Day-3: ARRIVE CAPPADOCIA & FIRST DAY TOUR

Arrive to Cappadoccia in the morning and transfer to your hotel.

Your first day tour starts visiting Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Then visit Zelve Open Air Museum, where three canyons meet in the valley. Drive to Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city ofAvanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit another beatiful Goreme Open Air Museum where the remains of rock-hewn churches andChristian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the naturel Castle at Uchisar.

Return your hotel in the evening.

Overnight in Cappadocia. (Cave hotel standart room)
(Only lunch is included at this day)

You will need: Comfortable shoes and clothing, Sunglasses, Camera, Water.

Day-4: CAPPADOCIA & SECOND DAY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel and your second day tour starts visiting Red Valley and explore the famous rock-hewn churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere Valley. Then visit Cavusin Village. This village is famous for houses and churche of the Christian clergymen. Drive to the Pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visitKaymakli Underground city. Where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the Natural Castles at Ortahisarand Greek Village of Mustafapasa.

The end of the tour transfer to bus station to take overnight bus to Pamukkale.

Your bus departs 20:00 PM.
(Breakfast and lunch is included)

You will need: Comfortable shoes and clothing, Sunglasses, Camera, Water.

Day-5: ARRIVE PAMUKKALE AND FULL DAY TOUR

Arrive Pamukkale early in the morning and transfer to your hotel for rest and breakfast. Your tour starts around noon time in Pamukkale. Firstly, you will see the Cotton Cliffs of Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calcareous waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35C and tumble down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world.

Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with itsBasilicatheatreRoman Bathand Necropolis.

After Pamukkale tour finish, we are heading to Selcuk to spend the night.

Arrive to Selcuk late evening and transfer your hotel.

Overnight in Selcuk. (Budget hotel)
(Breakfast and lunch is included.)

You will need: Comfortable shoes and clothing, Swimming costume and towel, Sun Cream, Camera.

Day-6: SELCUK FREE DAY

Breakfast at the hotel in the morning and rest of the day you will be free and explore Selcuk by yourself.

Overnight in Selcuk. (Budget hotel)
(only breakfast is included at this day)

Day-7: FULL DAY EPHESUS TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world.

A definite must while in Turkey. Then, not to be forgotten is the House of the Virgin Maryon top of Mountain. A pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. The end of the tour transfer to your hotel.

You will be transfered to bus station to take overnight bus to Istanbul. Your bus departs 20:30 PM.
(Breakfast and lunch is included)

Day-8: ARRIVING BACK TO ISTANBUL

Arrive back to Istanbul in the morning around 07:30 A.M

The end of our Services.

What's Included

  • Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel.
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tours.
  • 4 nights Budget hotel accommodation.
  • All the meals as stated in the itinerary.
  • All noted sightseeing tours.
  • All admission fees to the visited sites.
  • Required transportation during the tour.
  • Taxes and handling services.

What's Not Included

  • Inbound/outbound air tickets to/from Turkey.
  • Visa fee entering Turkey and Airport taxes.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities.
  • Optional tours.
  • Medical Services.
  • 06-12 Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The tempature early morning in Cappadocia is cold and cilly. You should have wear warm clothes.
  • The flight permision given by Slot Centre of Cappadocia. If the weather conditions are good enough to make balloon ride our pilots start to prepair the balloons.
  • Pasifik travel (www.turkeygoldentours.com) is offical A Group Travel Agency ; member of ( Tursab )Turkish Travel Agencies Assasosations since 1987. TURSAB License No: A1855
  • All shchuled times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
  • Infiants are free during our packages We do charge only taxes for internal flight tickets. Please ask rate for infiants and children. The rate for children (6-12 yrs) %50 off from the package rate.
  • We do have English Speaking Guides for all our group tours. Private tours are avaible with your own languange. If you are group of family,friends and need an other lanquage speaking guide just contact with us.
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Cappadocia is of region in Turkey. There is no visa requirment as long as you got visa for Turkey. There is no need visa to Ephesus,Pamukkale and other part of Turkey.
  • Depends on wheather in Cappadocia you can chose any clothes you wish to wear. We recomemend you wear sportive clothes and shoes.
  • You are free book your own flights . We can reduce the cost of flight from entire package.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • Payment can be done upon your arrival to Turkey with credit card or cash.


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