4 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Cappadocia Tours by bus

Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Turkey

4 Days Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia Tours by bus

Tours: 4 Day Tours of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia
Transportation by: Overnight bus

20:00 Depart infront of Bazaar Travel to Busstation.
21:30 Depart from bus station to Izmir by overnight bus.

Early Morning arrival in Selcuk, Met on arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Check into Hotel. Short Rest and pick up from hotel for Ephesus Day Tours

Ephesus Tours
Tour Duration: 7 Hours

What to Visit

Ephesus Library : According to recent excavations, the site was occupied as early as the late Neolithic period and developed through the Bronze and Iron Ages. Temple of Artemis, The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. Virgin Mary House, Virgin Mary House, It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John Isabey Mosque, Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375. Ephesus Museum, Ephesus Archaeological Museum is located in Selcuk, which is 70km away from Izmir, where Ephesus ancient city is found.

At the End of the Ephesus Tour return back to hotel.

Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi.

After Breakfast.Hotel pick up and drive to Aphrodisias

Pamukkale Tours
Tour Duration: 7 Hours

What to Visit :

Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Located 20 kilometers from the town of Denizli in the Aegean region of Turkey, Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. The calcium oxide-rich waters flowing down the southern slope of Caldag located north of the ruins have, over the millennia, built up deposits of white travertine on the plateau thus fully justifying both the site's ancient name of Hierapolis (Holy City) and its modern one of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) Hierapolis Ancient City, the Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemetery in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, Byzantian Gate. The city was on the borders of Caria, Lycia and Phrygia and had a mixed population. Citizens were usually involved in the wool industry. Calcium Terraces, The terraces were formed by running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 °C / 102 °F containing calcium bicarbonate. When the water loses its carbon dioxide it leaves limestone deposits. These are of different colors and shapes in the form of terraces with pools Pamukkale Swimming Spring Pool, If you like to swim in The Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatra's Pool they charge extra entrance fee.

At the end of the Pamukkale Tours transfer to bus station, Bus to Cappadocia

Overnight bus to Cappadocia

Arrival in Cappadocia, Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Check in and Short rest. and Cappadocia Tour II.

Cappadocia Tours I.
Tour Duration: 8 Hours

What to Visit in Cappadocia

Devrent Valley : Here is also known as imagination valley as well where you see lots of fairy chimneys with interesting shapes like camel rock,mushroom like shapes and more… you can enjoy the valley while walking through the rock formations. Pasabaglari, We call here monks valley too.At the end of 5 th century one of the saints called St.Simeon from Syria came here and lived in a cave in the valley and live as a hermit.Here youfind all the fairy chimneys with three caps on them. Avanos, We can call here as the heart of art and handicrafts of the area.Here is the small town where the locals make potteries and seramics.This tradition was first started by Hittites 4000 years ago.Red River,Kızılırmak in Turkish,passes from the village. Göreme, The names given here in history Korama,Avcılar and still called Maccan by locals.This is the place where you see lots of rock cut churches with best paintings of the area. Here was used as missionary school beginning from 2 nd centuries till 12 th centuries. Goreme Open Air Museum, Featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. Esentepe, That s the best view you can ever see in the area.You will have a break on a hill called Esentepe where you see all the marvellous looking valleys with different shapes and the volcanoes shaped them. Uçhisar, Here is the small village which is famous with a huge castle used by Christians.There were 3 castles like this located in the area. The others are in Ortahisar and Ürgüp.

At the and of the Cappadocia Tours I driver to hotel. Overnight.

Overnight in Cappadocia

After Breakfast you will be pick up from your hotel for Cappadocia Tour II.

Cappadocia Tours II.
Tour Duration: 8 Hours

What to Visit in Cappadocia

Red Valley, (Kızılçukur) Here is a valley called Rose valley as well because of the color of the rocks there.This is one of the best valleys for hiking in the area.That was also used by Christians at the end of 5 th centuries,so you will explore the cave dwelling used by them,visiting old churches too. Çavuşin Village, This is a village used in the early period of Christians having the oldest church of region dating back to 3 rd century.It was exactly settled like a big town where you see lots of cave rooms used as living rooms,sleeping rooms,kitchens,wineries,etc. Kaymaklı, These are probably the most interesting places to see in the area that you shouldnt miss.These are quite old as well. Pigeon Valley, This is the valley called Pigeon valley because of the Pigeon houses on them.Pigeons had different uses in the history.Hittites used them for communication,to send massages between the villages.. Çatalkaya, May be that s known as the most famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.You here stop to see conical ones with caps on top.There are two big one done small here that s why they are called there beauties by locals. Hospital Monastery, It s located almost 1 km far away from Ürgüp town. Here is the first place in the area used as hospital and health center by Christians. It s located in Hallaç Valley where you see lots of caves connected.These are very old places from 2 nd centuries.

At the end of the Cappadocia Tours II. day transfer to bus station Overnight bus to Istanbul.

Overnight bus to Istanbul

Met on arrival and transfer to your hotel in istanbul.

The end of the tour

Transfers

• All Bus Station Transfers ( Istanbul, Selcuk, Aphrodisias, Cappadocia)
• 3 Overnight BusTickets ( I. Istanbul to Selcuk, II. Aphrodisias to Cappadocia, III. Cappadocia to Istanbul )
• All Transportation by non-smoking and air-conditioned touristical vehicle

Hotels

• 1 Night Hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi
• 1 Night Hotel in Cappadocia
• Breakfast

Tours

• 1 Full Day Ephesus Tours included lunch
• 1 Full Day Aphrodisias Tours included Lunch
• 2 Full Day Cappadocia T ours
• Museum Tickets
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• All Transportation
• Hotel pick up and Drop off

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