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4-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane
4-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane
4-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane

4-Day Cradle of Civilisations Tour by Plane

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Features
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Overview
  • Excursion to ancient sights & landmarks in Turkey's interior
  • Anatolian Civilisation & Ephesus Archaeological museums
  • Rock-carved cities in Kaymakli & Cappadocia's fairy chimneys
  • Lessons on Sufism, mythology & centuries-old Silk Road trade
  • Hierapolis' Greek & Roman ruins & thermal baths of Pamukkale

Activity location

    • Ankara, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided 4-day Tour of Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included 3 nights 4-star hotel accomodation
  • What's includedWhat's includedDaily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn flights from Istanbul
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Rooms will be allocated based on your group size. For an even number of travellers, you will be allocated the required number of double rooms. Odd-numbered groups will be allocated the required number of double rooms plus an additional single room.
  • Pickup begins at 5 AM on day 1. You will receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Explore the rocky monoliths in Cappadocia, check out underground cities in Kaymakli, and visit the whirling dervishes in Konya. Scope out ancient cities in Hierapolis and see where the Virgin Mary supposedly spent her final days as you weave through Turkey's hinterland on this 5-day adventure.

Day 1 Arrive in Ankara after a comfortable overnight bus from Istanbul and kick off your day at the exhibits of the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. Check out displays featuring pieces from Palaeolithic hunter gatherers all the way up to Byzantine-era traders before you pay a visit to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which pays tribute to the leader of the Turkish War of Independence.

Day 2 Grab breakfast at your hotel and then dive into the Devrent Valley to wander around fields of rock formations known as “fairy chimneys.” Learn how volcanoes created these geological giants, visit the open-air chapel and frescoes of Göreme, and end your day with an underground tour of the rock-carved dwellings in Kaymakli.

Day 3 Brush up on your knowledge of Sufism in Konya, see the spinning robes of whirling dervishes, and hear stories about famous mystic Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rum at the Mevlana Museum. Enjoy dinner back at your hotel and then turn in for the night.

Day4Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryem Ana and visit House of virgin Mary. After lunch continue to Ephesos, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre.

Evening transfer to Izmir Airport for flight to Istanbul

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Ankara, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey