Overview
From the turquoise shores of Salda Lake to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, this 2-day experience brings together some of southwestern Türkiye’s most memorable natural and historical attractions. Admire Salda Lake’s distinctive white shoreline, explore the impressive travertine formations of Pamukkale and discover the ancient city of Hierapolis. Continue to Ephesus to walk among its remarkable archaeological remains, explore the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
Travel with the convenience of a door-to-door itinerary, including accommodation, domestic flights, two lunches and entrance fees. Depart from Istanbul by flight or join from Antalya, Izmir, Kusadasi, Marmaris, Bodrum or Fethiye with arranged ground transfers.
⭐ OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA EXTENSION: Optionally replace your return flight to Istanbul with a flight from Izmir to Cappadocia and discover more of Türkiye.
Transparent Pricing. Everything Included as Stated.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- VAT and Accommodation Tax
- Air-conditioned, modern vehicles specially designed for touring
- 1 night of hotel accommodation with breakfast
- ⭐ Option to fly from Izmir/Ephesus to Cappadocia instead of returning to Istanbul
- Domestic flight tickets for the flights specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
- Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
- Semi-private guided tours (Maximum 10 guests per group)
- Dinners
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Guests starting from Istanbul will have a domestic flight to Denizli, with pickup from their hotel or Airbnb accommodation included. Guests staying in Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kusadasi, Bodrum, or Izmir can also join the tour with a private vehicle transfer to Pamukkale. Please provide your hotel or accommodation details when booking so we can arrange the most convenient pickup. Available hotels can be selected in the search box above. If your property is not listed due to address system updates, please enter its details in the “Special Requests” section when booking.
Cappadocia
Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Departure for Your Journey / Salda Lake, Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour / Overnight in Kusadasi
8 Stops
Ephesus Ancient City & Nearby Highlights Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul OR ⭐ Continue to Cappadocia by Plane
14 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- To arrange your domestic flights, the tour operator may require your passport details. Providing this information in advance will allow us to complete your flight reservations smoothly and avoid any potential issues.
- Your domestic flight e-tickets will be sent to you by the tour operator via email three days before departure. Printing your tickets is not required, as both the airline and the tour operator accept digital copies.
- Each traveler is allowed 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on domestic flights. If you anticipate exceeding the checked baggage allowance, please notify the tour operator in advance. Additional charges may apply for excess baggage.
- ⭐ CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY TO CAPPADOCIA: If you prefer to continue your journey to Cappadocia rather than return to Istanbul at the end of the tour, the tour operator offers this option at no additional cost. Your included return flight to Istanbul can be replaced with a flight to Cappadocia, saving you the cost of purchasing an additional flight ticket and allowing you to continue your journey through Türkiye more conveniently.
- ⭐ MULTIPLE DEPARTURE OPTIONS: Designed to complement your travel plans, our flexible departure options allow you to join the tour from Istanbul, Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Izmir or Kusadasi. If you are already in one of these destinations, you can join the tour directly without needing to travel to Istanbul first.
- ⭐ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are conducted with a maximum of 10 guests, providing a more intimate and comfortable experience than traditional group tours. Smaller group sizes allow for more personalized attention, greater flexibility, and a better opportunity to fully enjoy Turkey’s remarkable landscapes, history, and cultural heritage.
- If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the tour operator may require you to pay for any additional costs associated with rebooking. Please be aware that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed or amended.
- Accommodation is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on the number of travelers. Two guests will share a double room, while three guests will be accommodated in a triple room. For groups of four or more, rooms will be arranged in the most suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will receive a single room at no extra charge. If members of a group of two or more request separate single rooms, a single-room supplement may apply.
- Your hotel accommodation is determined by the booking option selected at the time of reservation. The hotel names corresponding to each booking option are clearly listed in the option descriptions, allowing you to review the available hotels before completing your booking. Please review the booking options carefully and select your preferred option. If the selected hotel is unavailable for your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to provide alternative accommodation of a similar quality and standard.
- If you choose not to use any of the services included in your package, or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, airport transfers, or other included services, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund will be provided for any unused services.
- Please inform the tour operator of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so that the necessary arrangements can be made in advance.
- A vegetarian meal option is available. Please inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you require a vegetarian meal.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salda Lake, Pamukkale, Ephesus Tour with Cappadocia Connection?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- VAT and Accommodation Tax.
- Air-conditioned, modern vehicles specially designed for touring.
- 1 night of hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- ⭐ Option to fly from Izmir/Ephesus to Cappadocia instead of returning to Istanbul.
- Domestic flight tickets for the flights specified in the itinerary.
- All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary.
- Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services.
- Semi-private guided tours (Maximum 10 guests per group).
- Dinners.
- Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Salda Lake, Pamukkale, Ephesus Tour with Cappadocia Connection is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Salda Lake, Pamukkale, Ephesus Tour with Cappadocia Connection will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- VAT and Accommodation Tax
- Air-conditioned, modern vehicles specially designed for touring
- 1 night of hotel accommodation with breakfast
- ⭐ Option to fly from Izmir/Ephesus to Cappadocia instead of returning to Istanbul
- Domestic flight tickets for the flights specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
- Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
- Semi-private guided tours (Maximum 10 guests per group)
- Dinners
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- To arrange your domestic flights, the tour operator may require your passport details. Providing this information in advance will allow us to complete your flight reservations smoothly and avoid any potential issues.
- Your domestic flight e-tickets will be sent to you by the tour operator via email three days before departure. Printing your tickets is not required, as both the airline and the tour operator accept digital copies.
- Each traveler is allowed 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on domestic flights. If you anticipate exceeding the checked baggage allowance, please notify the tour operator in advance. Additional charges may apply for excess baggage.
- ⭐ CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY TO CAPPADOCIA: If you prefer to continue your journey to Cappadocia rather than return to Istanbul at the end of the tour, the tour operator offers this option at no additional cost. Your included return flight to Istanbul can be replaced with a flight to Cappadocia, saving you the cost of purchasing an additional flight ticket and allowing you to continue your journey through Türkiye more conveniently.
- ⭐ MULTIPLE DEPARTURE OPTIONS: Designed to complement your travel plans, our flexible departure options allow you to join the tour from Istanbul, Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Izmir or Kusadasi. If you are already in one of these destinations, you can join the tour directly without needing to travel to Istanbul first.
- ⭐ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are conducted with a maximum of 10 guests, providing a more intimate and comfortable experience than traditional group tours. Smaller group sizes allow for more personalized attention, greater flexibility, and a better opportunity to fully enjoy Turkey’s remarkable landscapes, history, and cultural heritage.
- If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the tour operator may require you to pay for any additional costs associated with rebooking. Please be aware that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed or amended.
- Accommodation is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on the number of travelers. Two guests will share a double room, while three guests will be accommodated in a triple room. For groups of four or more, rooms will be arranged in the most suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will receive a single room at no extra charge. If members of a group of two or more request separate single rooms, a single-room supplement may apply.
- Your hotel accommodation is determined by the booking option selected at the time of reservation. The hotel names corresponding to each booking option are clearly listed in the option descriptions, allowing you to review the available hotels before completing your booking. Please review the booking options carefully and select your preferred option. If the selected hotel is unavailable for your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to provide alternative accommodation of a similar quality and standard.
- If you choose not to use any of the services included in your package, or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, airport transfers, or other included services, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund will be provided for any unused services.
- Please inform the tour operator of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so that the necessary arrangements can be made in advance.
- A vegetarian meal option is available. Please inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you require a vegetarian meal.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
