Ephesus and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul in 3 Days ( Bronze Triangle)

Travel package to Cappadocia – and Ephesus by bus and plane combined o fully plane in 3 full days from Istanbul.

Air transfers between Istanbul and Cappadocia – Izmir – Istanbul. Guided tours in English for 2 days in the North and South of Cappadocia, 1 Full Day in Ephesus. Accommodation in cave hotels in Cappadocia, the possibility to ride a hot air balloon in Goreme, explore the magic of House of Virgin Mary, and much more!

Bronze Triangle Tour in 3 Days Departure From Istanbul

Itinerary and Places to Visit

Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia - Cappadocia Tour and Accommodation

  • Pickup from your hotel in Istanbul around 03:50-04:00 in the morning for transfer to the airport.
  • Flight to Kayseri at 06:40 in the morning.
  • Arrival in Kayseri at 08:10 and pickup at the airport for direct transfer to the Cappadocia tour area.


Start the tour in North Cappadocia around 10:00 in the morning.


THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT INCLUDE;

  1. Pasabagi: Unique rock formations resembling giant mushrooms.
  2. Devrent (Imagination Valley): Lunar landscape with astonishing rock formations.
  3. Avanos: Charming village known for its traditional pottery.
  4. Uchisar Kale Altı: Stunning view of Uchisar Castle from below.
  5. Goreme Open-Air Museum: Historic site with rock-carved churches and chapels.

Lunch is included in the tour.

  • At the end of the excursion, we will take you to the cave hotel in Cappadocia around 5:00 p.m.
  • Accommodation in Cappadocia.

 


Day 2: Cappadocia Tour + Accommodation

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight (Price details below)

  • Breakfast is included in the accommodation.
  • After breakfast, pickup at the hotel and departure for the excursion.


Start of the tour in South Cappadocia around 10:00 in the morning.

THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT INCLUDE; -

  1. Love Valley or Goreme Panorama: Beautiful panoramic views of Goreme.
  2. Red and Rose Valleys: Red and pink canyons creating a fascinating landscape.
  3. Cavusin: Picturesque village with unique cave houses.
  4. Underground City: Intricate underground system used by ancient communities.
  5. Pigeon Valley: Beautiful valley inhabited by numerous pigeons and unique rock formations.


Lunch is included in the tour.

  • At the end of the excursion, we will take you to the Urgup or Goreme bus station.

After finishing the excursion, we will take you to the bus station in Cappadocia to take the overnight bus to Kusadasi or Selcuk - it is a regular bus, and the travel duration is around 10-11 hours -

(On certain days of the week, there may be the possibility of making this journey on direct flights, avoiding the night bus and staying in a hotel in Kusadasi instead of spending the night on the bus. Please check the additional cost and availability of this supplement)


Day 3: (Ephesus Tour and Return to Istanbul by Plane)

Arrival in Kusadasi early in the morning and direct transfer to the tour area

Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary Tour from 10:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon. 

THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT ARE AS FOLLOWS;

  • "The Temple of Artemis",
  • "The Ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus with ruins",
  • "Gate of Magnesia",
  • "Odeum",
  • "Great Theater",
  • "The Temple of Hadrian",
  • "Library of Celsus",
  • "THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY"

Lunch is included in the tour

  • After the excursion, we will take you to the Izmir airport to catch the flight to Istanbul at 21:40.
  • Upon arrival in Istanbul at 22:35, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

(The timings of these flights may vary a bit)

 

NOTE !

*The order of the excursions may vary.

The order of the excursions may vary without prior notice without affecting the included itinerary or missing any program visits.

NOTE II!

*To Clarify Your Doubts and Better Understand the Operation

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WORD DOCUMENT THAT CONTAINS MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAVEL SERVICES YOU WILL CONTRACT. YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW OUR TOURS AND SERVICES WORK AND IT WILL CLEAR ANY DOUBTS YOU MAY HAVE.

Prices According to Your Preferred Hotels and Seasons of the Year

PEAK SEASON -  AUGUST - SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY C HOTELS (Most Basic):

  • DOUBLE: 690 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 645 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 785 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT C - Optional and recommended: 180 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY B HOTELS (Basic Plus) - Most Preferred!

  • DOUBLE: 730 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 675 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 875 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT B - Optional and recommended: 200 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY A HOTELS (Superior)

  • DOUBLE: 785 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 730 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 930 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT A - Optional and recommended: 215 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

 

HIGH SEASON - APRIL - MAY - JUNE - JULY - NOVEMBER

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY C HOTELS (Most Basic):

  • DOUBLE: 620 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 580 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 665 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT C - Optional and recommended: 145 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY B HOTELS (Basic Plus) - Most Preferred

  • DOUBLE: 655 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 600 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 755 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT B - Optional and recommended: 160 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY A HOTELS (Superior)

  • DOUBLE: 730 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 675 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 820 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT A - Optional and recommended: 200 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

 


MID AND LOW SEASON -
 DECEMBER - JANUARY- FEBRUARY - MARCH 

(If your tour dates coincide with the period from December 20 (inclusive) to January 2 (inclusive), high season rates will apply.)

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY C HOTELS (Most Basic):

  • DOUBLE: 590 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 560 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 655 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT C - Optional and recommended: 105 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY B HOTELS (Basic Plus) - Most Preferred

  • DOUBLE: 655 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 600 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 755 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT B - Optional and recommended: 115 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY A HOTELS (Superior):

  • DOUBLE: 730 EUROS per person
  • TRIPLE: 675 EUROS per person
  • SINGLE: 820 EUROS per person

*SUPPLEMENT A - Optional and recommended: 135 euros per person for extra night and additional flight from Cappadocia to Izmir.

ATTENTION!

*Triple rooms are the size of a normal double room and an additional sofa bed or folding bed is added.

ATTENTION!  For bookings made well in advance and for requests exceeding four participants, we provide the opportunity to avail discounts, with percentages varying based on the number of participants and the chosen tour date.

 

HOTEL LIST ACCORDING TO CATEGORY:

According to the Category You Choose, One of the Listed Hotels or Others of Similar Quality Will Be Assigned After Booking EXCEPT Category S (In category S, the price varies significantly and depends on the specific hotel, so clients can choose the hotel) :

CATEGORY C (Super Basic) : 

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Hotels offering the most basic accommodation services 

  • Cappadocia:

    1-Vintage Cave Hotel

    2-Historical Cave

    3-Diamond Of Cappadocia Hotel

    4-Ciner Hotel

    5-Termessos  Hotel

    6-Serene Premium Stone House Hotel

CATEGORY B (Higher Basic) :

- Mid-range Quality Hotels - Well Located and Comfortable

 

  • Cappadocia:

    1-Elegance Dervish Cave Hotel

    2-Caldera Hotel Uchisar Hotel

    3-Holiday Cave Standart Hotel

    4-Amber Cave Hotel

    5- Village Cave Hotel

    6-Garden Inn Cavusin Hotel

    7-Kayra Cave Hotel

    8-Ramada By Wyndham Hotel

CATEGORY A (Superior) :

- Hotels with Larger Rooms, Well Located, Rich Breakfast, and More General Features - NOT LUXURIOUS

  • Cappadocia:

    1-Agarta Cave hotel

    2- Secret Hill Cave Suites

    3-Holiday Cave Suites

    4-Doors Of Cappadocia

    5-Ottoman Cave Suites

    6-Mdc Hotel

    7-Suhan 360 Hotel

    8-Dbl Tree By Hilton Hotel


*Hotel categorization is based on hotel quotation, not necessarily the stars.*


ALERT!

When comparing prices with other companies, it's important to consider the following points:

The company must be an official member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies - TURSAB and the Ministry of Tourism and must include TURSAB's Digital Verification Logo on their website. (Not just a TURSAB image copied and pasted from Google)

Beware of individuals offering the same services at lower prices without belonging to official organizations!

Verify that the inclusions in the itinerary are the same. Many companies offer additional services as optional and then sell them at exorbitant prices.

Also, be cautious of accommodations outside the city and tourist guides without official licenses.

Make sure you know all the details before making any payment.
Don't fall into the hands of scammers!

 

POSSIBILITY OF UPGRADE TO DELUXE HOTELS!

 

PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY S HOTELS (Deluxe - Luxurious):


From 985 EUROS per person

Exact prices in Category S vary significantly depending on the specific hotel. Please specify the hotel name in your request.

(In addition to upgrading hotel categories, if you wish to take all services within the package privately, please request the price) 

EXEMPLARY HOTELS OF CATEGORY S (Deluxe):

Cappadocia: Yunak Evleri, CCR Cave, Gamirasu, Argos Inn, Museum Hotel, Kayakapi Premium, Sacred House, Ajwa Cappadocia or similar

Inclusions and Exclusions in the Price

Prices INCLUDE:

  • All transfers related to the tours and flights

  • 2 internal flights with 15 kilograms of checked baggage and 8 kilograms of carry-on baggage + an overnight bus journey (There is the possibility to add an extra night and an extra flight to avoid this bus journey)

  • Two days of excursions in Cappadocia and one day in Ephesus with an English-speaking guide, including entrance fees, transportation, and lunch (drinks not included)

  • One night accommodation in a cave hotel with breakfast included.

 

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Personal expenses

  • Accommodation or tours in Istanbul.
  • Dinners

  • Tips – voluntary (Tipping in Turkey is NOT obligatory but HIGHLY recommended as it is a very common tradition)

  • Optional tours such as hot air balloon flight, Turkish bath, night and Turkish show, etc.

Optional Activities

1) FLIGHT / BALLOON RIDE in CAPPADOCIA: Can be done on the second day in Cappadocia, in the early morning before the start time of the tour in Southern Cappadocia. The flight lasts for a full hour and by taking it, you don't miss any part of the daily tour as it's done very early, and you return to the hotel even before breakfast.

BALLOON PRICE: Standard one-hour flight / between 120-290 euros per person with transfers included

Important Note on Balloon Price:

The price of a balloon flight in Cappadocia is highly variable depending on the season - from 140 euros to 290 euros per person depending on the months, and even within the same month - We always try to offer a reasonable price, but even in the high season, the "base" prices set by the Balloon Association in Cappadocia are high.

You may see lower prices published on some websites, but it's essential to know that these prices are often not confirmed prices. In the end, it carries the risk of running out of slots or being asked for an extra payment. But in any case, if you wish to book the tour package with us separately from the balloon ride, it is, of course, possible.

 

2) TURKISH NIGHT in CAPPADOCIA: Can be done every night. It is an evening Turkish show with dinner. Unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with appetizers are served, followed by a traditional lamb dinner.

TURKISH NIGHT PRICE: 55 euros per person + transfer cost

If you want to include transfers, it is an additional 45 euros round trip (same price for 1-6 people)

 

3) ATV TOUR (Quad Bike): Can be done after the tour in Cappadocia. The duration is a full 2 hours.  

If you have a free day in Cappadocia and participate in the activity during the day, there is a possibility to do it for one hour

ATV TOUR PRICE: 2 Hours: 60 euros per quad bike. 1 Hour 35 euros per quad bike

 

4) TURKISH BATH: Can be done at any time after the tour until midnight. (It can be done in Cappadocia)  

TURKISH BATH PRICE: 55 euros per person for a standard one-hour package with soap massage + transfer cost

If you want to include transfers, it is an additional 45 euros round trip (same price for 1-6 people) 

How to Pay and Book?

We will request an upfront payment of 20% of the total amount. The deposit can be paid through your credit card by visiting our online payment website.

As the second alternative, you can use Western Union or bank transfer, although we do not recommend it much due to the high fees.

The remaining payment can be made in our office upon your arrival in Istanbul in cash or with a credit card, or it can be paid through the online payment page with your card – at the customer's request. We accept payments with Maestro, Debit, Visa, and MasterCard.

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