This 4 Days Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour is designed for guests who want to experience two of Türkiye's most iconic regions in a short but well-coordinated itinerary. The journey begins with an early domestic flight to Cappadocia and a guided Northern Cappadocia tour covering panoramic viewpoints, rock-cut heritage, fairy chimneys, pottery traditions and scenic valleys. The second day continues with Southern Cappadocia, including Uchisar, Red Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley and the famous Three Beauties viewpoint. On the third day, guests enjoy free time in Cappadocia before flying to Izmir and transferring to Kusadasi or Selcuk for the Aegean part of the journey. The final day is dedicated to Ephesus Ancient City, the Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary before the return flight to Istanbul. The package includes selected hotel accommodation with breakfast, domestic flights with baggage allowance, airport transfers, guided sightseeing tours, lunches during tour days, entrance fees for listed museums and monuments, and professional English-speaking guide service. Hotel class upgrades, private tour arrangements and optional activities such as a Cappadocia hot air balloon flight can be quoted separately.
Highlights
Why guests choose this tour
✓Professional guide
Discover the route with local context, stories and practical recommendations.
✓Private option
This experience can be adapted for private guests or custom routes.
✓Transfer included
Transfer service is included or arranged as part of this experience.
✓Meal included
Selected meal service is included according to the tour plan.
✓Flexible booking model
Supports instant booking, request-only or quote-based confirmation depending on product type.
✓Casa Miller support
Our team follows itinerary updates, customer notes and payment links from one booking flow.
Program
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Northern Cappadocia Tour
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia early in the morning and join the Northern Cappadocia guided tour after arrival.
📍 Istanbul / Cappadocia🍽 Lunch🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia cave hotel
Early morning
Hotel pickup and flight to Cappadocia
Pick up from the Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Cappadocia. After arrival, meet the local driver at the airport exit and transfer to join the guided tour.
📍 Istanbul / Cappadocia Airport
Morning
Goreme Panorama
Start with a panoramic viewpoint over Goreme and the surrounding fairy chimney landscape.
📍 Goreme
Morning
Goreme Open Air Museum area
Visit the Open Air Museum area, known for rock-cut churches, cave architecture and monastic spaces shaped by the region's early Christian heritage.
📍 Goreme
Late morning
Ortahisar and Pasabag
Continue to Ortahisar, a traditional village known for its impressive rock castle, then visit Pasabag, famous for mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
📍 Ortahisar / Pasabag
Late morning
Devrent Valley
Pass through Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where unusual rock formations resemble animals and dreamlike shapes.
📍 Devrent Valley
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the guided sightseeing program.
📍 Cappadocia
Afternoon
Red River and Avanos pottery town
Walk near the Red River and visit Avanos, a town famous for pottery workshops. Guests may see traditional pottery production and may try it if time allows.
📍 Avanos
Late afternoon
Love Valley viewpoint and hotel transfer
End the day with scenic views around Love Valley before transferring to the cave hotel for check-in and free time.
📍 Love Valley / Cappadocia hotel
Day 2
Southern Cappadocia Tour
Optional balloon flight in the early morning, followed by a full guided Southern Cappadocia tour with valleys, cave settlements and an underground city.
📍 Cappadocia🍽 Breakfast, Lunch🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia cave hotel
Early morning
Optional hot air balloon flight
Guests may join an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia, subject to weather conditions and operator availability.
📍 Cappadocia
Around 10:00
Hotel pickup with guide
After breakfast, meet the guide at the hotel and depart for the Southern Cappadocia sightseeing route.
📍 Cappadocia hotel
Morning
Uchisar Castle viewpoint
Visit Uchisar, one of Cappadocia's most important panoramic viewpoints and a historic rock fortress used by different civilizations.
📍 Uchisar
Morning
Red Valley and Rose Valley
Walk through Red Valley and Rose Valley, where colorful rock formations, cave churches and scenic paths reveal Cappadocia's natural and cultural layers.
📍 Red Valley / Rose Valley
Late morning
Cavusin Village
Explore Cavusin, an old cave settlement known for its historic houses, rock churches and striking cliffside scenery.
📍 Cavusin
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Take a lunch break at a local restaurant during the guided tour.
📍 Cappadocia
Afternoon
Kaymakli Underground City
Discover Kaymakli Underground City, an impressive multi-level underground settlement used for shelter and protection in different periods.
📍 Kaymakli
Afternoon
Pigeon Valley
Continue to Pigeon Valley for views toward Uchisar and traditional pigeon houses carved into the rocks.
📍 Pigeon Valley
Late afternoon
Three Beauties Valley and return to hotel
Stop at Three Beauties Valley, one of Cappadocia's famous fairy chimney viewpoints, then return to the cave hotel for free time.
📍 Urgup / Cappadocia hotel
Day 3
From Cappadocia to Ephesus
Enjoy free time in Cappadocia before flying to Izmir and transferring to Kusadasi or Selcuk for the overnight stay.
📍 Cappadocia / Izmir / Kusadasi or Selcuk🍽 Breakfast🏨 Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Morning
Breakfast and free time
After breakfast at the cave hotel, enjoy free time to rest, walk around the town or explore Cappadocia independently according to the flight schedule.
📍 Cappadocia hotel
According to flight time
Transfer to Cappadocia airport
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Izmir. The flight may be direct or connected depending on the travel date.
📍 Cappadocia Airport
According to arrival time
Arrival in Izmir and hotel transfer
Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet the local driver and transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
📍 Izmir / Kusadasi or Selcuk
Evening
Free time in Kusadasi or Selcuk
Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time before the Ephesus tour on the following day.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk
Day 4
Ephesus Tour and Return to Istanbul
Explore Ephesus Ancient City, the Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary before flying back to Istanbul.
📍 Ephesus / Izmir / Istanbul🍽 Breakfast, Lunch
09:00 - 09:30
Hotel pickup
After breakfast, meet the guide at the hotel and depart for the Ephesus sightseeing program.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Morning
Temple of Artemis
Begin with the Temple of Artemis area, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
📍 Selcuk
Morning
Ephesus Ancient City
Walk through Ephesus Ancient City and see highlights such as the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Temple, grand theatre, marble streets, baths and the ancient harbor area.
📍 Ephesus
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Take a lunch break at a local restaurant during the guided tour.
📍 Selcuk / Kusadasi
Afternoon
House of Virgin Mary
Visit the House of Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site located on the slopes of Mount Bulbul.
📍 Ephesus area
Late afternoon
Transfer to airport and return flight
At the end of the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for the domestic flight back to Istanbul.
📍 Izmir Airport
According to arrival time
Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul, meet the driver and transfer to the confirmed Istanbul hotel or airport-side location according to the final plan. End of service.
📍 Istanbul
Included / not included
What is included?
Included
Hotels with breakfast Accommodation in selected or similar hotels according to confirmed hotel class, with breakfast included.
Domestic flights Domestic flight tickets required for the itinerary, with 15 kg baggage allowance unless otherwise noted in the final offer.
Airport transfers Scheduled airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
Guided sightseeing tours Guided tours in Cappadocia and Ephesus as listed in the itinerary.
Lunch during guided tour days Lunch is included on scheduled sightseeing tour days. Vegetarian, vegan and halal meal options may be requested in advance.
Entrance fees Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned in the confirmed itinerary.
Professional English-speaking guide Professional English-speaking guide service during scheduled guided tours.
Not included
Personal expenses Shopping, personal purchases and expenses outside the listed services are not included.
Beverages during lunch Drinks and beverages during included lunches are not included.
Dinner Dinner is not included unless confirmed separately in the final offer.
Medical and travel insurance Medical insurance and travel insurance are not included.
Tips to guide and driver Tips and gratuities are not included.
Optional services
Cappadocia hot air balloon flightPrivate tour arrangement
Flexible options
Available upgrades
Required information
Details requested for this tour
Preferred travel date
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Hotel class preference
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Room preference
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Number of guests
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Children information
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Do you want to add hot air balloon?
The balloon flight is optional and subject to weather and availability.
Istanbul pickup details
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Return transfer preference
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Passport name details for flights
Domestic flights require passenger names as written on passports. You may share this after confirmation if preferred.
Meal preference
Special meal requests should be shared in advance.
Special notes
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Important information
Before you book
Cancellation
Cancellation terms depend on domestic flight tickets, hotel class, travel date and supplier conditions. Domestic flight tickets may become non-refundable after confirmation. Casa Miller will share the final cancellation conditions before payment confirmation.
Confirmation
This experience requires a custom quote before confirmation.
Language
English guide included. Other languages may be quoted on request.
Meeting point
Istanbul hotel lobby or confirmed Istanbul meeting point according to pickup and flight details
Ending point
Istanbul airport or confirmed Istanbul hotel according to return flight and final transfer plan
Important notes
Prices are per person based on double, twin or triple shared room accommodation. Single travelers must pay the single room supplement. Domestic flight schedules may be direct or connected depending on airline availability and travel date. Some connected flights may arrive late in the evening or after midnight. The Cappadocia hot air balloon flight is optional and not included. If a confirmed balloon flight is cancelled by the operator due to weather conditions, the balloon payment is refunded according to operator policy. The route order, pickup times, flight times and sightseeing sequence may change due to weather, museum opening hours, traffic, domestic flight availability or operational reasons.
