Turkey's Gold Triangle Tour: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia

Description

Discover the highlights of Turkey on a 3-day journey combining Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia, with the flexibility to start your tour from Istanbul, Antalya or Bodrum. Travel in small groups of maximum 10 travelers and explore the ancient wonders of Pamukkale & Hierapolis, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary with professional local guides. Your package includes accommodation in Kusadasi and Cappadocia, domestic flights, airport transfers, entrance fees and 3 lunches, allowing you to enjoy a seamless experience without having to arrange the details yourself. For an unforgettable Cappadocia experience, you can also add an optional hot air balloon flight to your package through the available tour options when booking. With carefully planned transportation, comfortable accommodation and small-group sightseeing, this package combines Turkey’s most remarkable ancient sites and Cappadocia into one convenient journey.

Tour Options

Highlights

What's included

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up and drop-off services are available from centrally located hotels or Airbnb addresses in Istanbul. Guests can also join the tour from Antalya or Bodrum hotels with a private vehicle transfer to the tour starting point. Please provide your hotel or accommodation details when booking so we can arrange the most convenient pickup. Hotels are listed in the search box above; however, some properties may not appear due to updates to the address system. If your hotel is not listed, please specify it in the “Special Requests” section during booking.

Important Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• To book your domestic flights, the supplier may kindly ask you to provide your passport details. Sharing this information will help ensure that your flight reservations can be arranged without any issues.
• Your domestic flight e-tickets will be emailed to you by the supplier three days before your departure. There is no need to print your tickets, as both the airline and the supplier accept digital copies.
• Each traveler is entitled to 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on all domestic flights. If you expect to exceed the checked baggage allowance, please inform the supplier before your trip. Additional fees may apply for excess baggage.
• If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the supplier may ask you to cover the cost of the new flight ticket(s). Please note that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be modified.
• ✔️ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are operated with a maximum of 10 guests, offering a more exclusive alternative to standard group tours. With smaller groups, you'll enjoy a more personalized experience, greater comfort, and better opportunities to explore Turkey’s stunning landscapes and fascinating historical and cultural heritage.
• ✔️ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: All hot air balloon flights are subject to weather conditions and Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations. In the event that your balloon flight is canceled because of unfavorable weather, the supplier will provide a full refund for the balloon ride. Refunds are usually processed within the next day, ensuring a simple, transparent, and worry-free experience.
• ✔️ FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: Hot air balloon prices are dynamic and may change daily based on demand and weather-related cancellations. During periods of high demand, especially after weather cancellations, prices can increase by 30–40% and, in some cases, by as much as 70–80%. By booking today, you lock in your current price. Once your reservation is confirmed, your balloon ride price is guaranteed and will not increase, even if rates go up later. BOOK NOW WITH OUR FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE AND SAVE MONEY!
• Accommodation is based on double or triple room occupancy. Room arrangements depend on the number of travelers: 2 guests will be accommodated in a double room, while 3 guests will stay in a triple room. For groups of 4 or more, accommodations will be arranged in a suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will be provided with a single room at no additional cost. A single room supplement may apply if travelers in a group of two or more request separate single rooms.
• Your hotel accommodation (Efe Hotel in Kusadasi & Misty Cave Hotel in Cappadoia or Carina Hotel in Kusadasi & Zeydem Suites Hotel in Cappadocia) is based on the package option selected during booking. Please select your preferred option carefully. If your chosen hotel is unavailable on your travel dates, the supplier reserves the right to substitute it with another hotel of comparable quality and standard.
• The Hot Air Balloon Ride will be operated in the Standard Category. This category offers an approximate flight duration of one hour, using baskets with a capacity of 20 to 28 passengers. The actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes, depending on weather conditions prior to landing. Flight duration decisions are made by the pilot in accordance with the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. The total duration of the activity is approximately 3 hours.
• If you choose not to use any included service or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, hot air balloon rides, airport transfers, or other included services, it will be regarded as a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund can be issued for any unused services.
• The children aged 5 and under are not allowed to participate in the hot air balloon ride due to Civil Aviation regulations.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

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