3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride

Name: 3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride
Brand: City Balloon Tours
SKU: 949983
Price: 1044.15 EUR
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Istanbul, Turkey

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4 days (approx.)

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Overview

Explore UNESCO sight of Turkey in 3 days package with expert local guides in a small group tour. Visit Goreme open-air museum, rock churches, Derinkuyu underground city and more... Also the travel package is included the most popular attractions "Hot Air Balloon Tour and Camel Safari". Overnight stay at a cave boutique hotel in Cappadocia, round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul, all airport transfers and two full-day tour are included.

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Horseback Ride
Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back
Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services mentioned in itinerary
Two-nights stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel
2 full-day tours by professional tour guides who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Entrance fees (Tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines at museums mentioned itinerary)

Dinner & Drinks

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off services for hotels and Airbnb addresses in Istanbul are included in the airport transfers for this trip.

Meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Day 1

Flight to Denizli – Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea – Accommodation at Kusadasi

13 Stops

Istanbul

Your Western Turkey experiences starts with a transfer to the airport. The driver will pick you up from the reception of your hotel or your Airbnb, as long as parking is available. From there, you'll be taken to the airport for your flight to Denizli.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Denizli Çardak Airport

Upon arrival Denizli/Cardak airport, your tour guide and another driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then start your Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea tour.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pamukkale Natural Park (pass by)

Pamukkale Turkey, a must-visit destination for Nature and History lovers. For centuries, people have been coming here and going home restful. Today’s guided tour provide you experiences at the white travertenies of Pamukkale and ancient city of Hierapolis which are located in Pamukkale Natural Park.

Admission Ticket Free

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

The highlights of Hierapolis Ancient City are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools (or antique pool - Cleopatra’s pool with extra fee). Then meet again with your guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cleopatra Pools

Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pamukkale

You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Karahayit

After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Laodicea

Excavations here have revealed artifacts dating from 3500 BC (Late Chalcolithic) to 3000 BC (Early Bronze Age). The city’s name comes from the Seleucid king Antiochus ii, who named it for his wife Laodike in the 3rd century BC when it was thriving. Later controlled by the kings of Pergamum, it was willed to the Roman Empire, and thrived again from the 4th to 6th centuries. Its importance then numbered it among the Seven Churches of Revelation.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

pamukkale tandem paragliding

Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – You can add this attraction to your experiences with extra cost.) : See Pamukkale’s glistening white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the enormous theater, from the air on this short-but-sweet paragliding experience with a seasoned pilot. You will race off the edge of a slope about 1,300 feet (400 meters) up, then glide on the breezes over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi

After your tour to Pamukkale Natural Park - Hierapolis Ancient City - Laodicea Ancient City, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi Castle (pass by)

This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Admission Ticket Free

Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (pass by)

This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Semi-Private Tour to Ephesus and Its Surroundings - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Accommodation at Cappadocia

10 Stops

Kuşadası

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00 AM for a full-day tour to Ephesus and its surroundings. *** At the end of the tour, you will be directly transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Please remember to check out of your hotel and collect your luggage before heading out for the Ephesus tour.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

Before drive to Ephesus area, you will stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for you can take photos of the amazing Kusadasi Bay.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

Your first visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets and more during tour in this ancient city.

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Experience Museum

The Ephesus Experience Museum provides an immersive journey into Turkey’s rich cultural and historical heritage. By leveraging cutting-edge display systems and advanced content technologies, it offers visitors a captivating time travel experience that brings the past to life in a profoundly engaging way.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses (pass by)

The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. The tour guide will provide you information about the history of it and more while passing from in front of this place.

Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Your next visit will be the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis which first built during the Archaic period, and one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia district.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

Once you arrive at Cappadocia Airport, another driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. From there, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia, located about an hour’s drive away.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Cappadocia Semi-Private Tour – Accommodation at Cappadocia

10 Stops

Urgup

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel to begin this carefully crafted day trip to Cappadocia’s top attractions. While most tours only offer panoramic views of some of the valleys and fairy chimneys, they often don't give you a full understanding of Cappadocia’s rich history and geography. After receiving hundreds of valuable guest feedback, we designed this itinerary for those who are eager to explore the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of the region.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Goreme National Park (pass by)

Set in a stunning landscape shaped by erosion, Göreme National Park is home to rock-hewn sanctuaries that feature exceptional examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic era. This tour will guide you through the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the park's most renowned landmarks.

Admission Ticket Free

Goreme Open-Air Museum

The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.

1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

TokalI Church

The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ortahisar

Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.

40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Avanos Oren Yeri

Today's lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you'll have the opportunity to try "Testi Kebab," a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar Castle

Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Devrent Valley

This valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is home to numerous rock formations shaped like animals, predominantly in shades of red. One of the most common shapes found here is that of a camel.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys (pass by)

Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.

Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Day 4

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) - Cappadocia Semi-Private Tour – Flight Back to Istanbul

8 Stops

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED FOR ALL OPTIONS EXCEPT THE OPTION OF “BRONZE PACKAGE”) : Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will be at sunrise time, where your pilot will climb to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight our pilots are also capable of flying as low as 1 meter above the rock formations which will allow you perfect photo taking opportunities. Duration of total activity is approx 3 hours, and total duration of flight is approx 60 minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at end of the ride. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Keslik Monastery

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start this thoughtfully organized day trip to the must-see attractions of Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a vast cave monastery complex featuring two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and several cave rooms. Surrounded by a peaceful garden setting, it stands as the largest monastery in Cappadocia. With a history spanning over 2,000 years, the site has experienced numerous changes: it began as a burial site during pre-Christian Roman times, evolved into a flourishing communal monastery during the Byzantine period, and today is a significant tourist attraction in modern Turkey.

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Sobesos Ancient City

Sobesos Ancient City was accidentally discovered in 2002 and offers a glimpse into Cappadocia's rich history. Unearthed during a three-year archaeological excavation, the site revealed numerous intricate motifs intricately crafted on colored stones. Notably, the floor mosaics stand out with their captivating geometric patterns.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar

Uchisar is a town known for hosting some of the finest restaurants in Cappadocia. These establishments are quiet and offer an authentic, non-touristic dining experience. Today, you’ll enjoy lunch at one of these exceptional restaurants.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pigeon Valley

Located in the town of Uchisar, this spot offers one of the best panoramic views of the region. It is also home to numerous pigeon houses built by the area's ancient inhabitants. If you wish, you can also visit a renowned onyx stone factory in the region.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kaymakli Underground City

Kaymakli, one of the largest underground cities in Cappadocia, spans 8 levels. However, like many other underground cities, not all of its floors are accessible to tourists. The first level was specifically designed for animals, allowing them to move freely. Corridors connect the churches and other living areas, separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City is home to remarkable sections such as storage rooms, kitchens, cemeteries, a communal area, and a copper workshop. It is believed that hidden underground tunnels remain within the city, still waiting to be fully explored.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

İstanbul

Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel. *** The departure time for your return flight is between 8:00pm and 9:30pm, which means your flight will land in Istanbul approximately between 9:30pm and 10:45pm. This timing is ideal, allowing you to comfortably catch your return flight to Istanbul after your full-day guided tour of Cappadocia today. We do not recommend scheduling any other flight immediately after this return flight, as any potential delays on by the airline could put it at risk.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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
The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
The pre-planned hotels are "Carina Boutique Hotel" in Kusadasi and "1811 Cave Boutique Hotel" in Cappadocia for your accommodation on this travel. If these hotels are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, local tour operator can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
Local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at three days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
Local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the local tour operator, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.

You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to local tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
The ticket of the domestic flight from Istanbul to Denizli is excluded for the departures from hotels & airports in Antalya - Bodrum. This service will be replaced to private transfer from Antalya - Bodrum to Pamukkale district by minivan.
If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, local tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), local tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) local tour operator do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service.
Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 17 years old and under.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride?

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Breakfast.
Lunch.
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Horseback Ride.
Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary.
Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back.
Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services mentioned in itinerary.
Two-nights stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel.
2 full-day tours by professional tour guides who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Entrance fees (Tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines at museums mentioned itinerary).

The following is NOT included:

Dinner & Drinks.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?

Accessibility information for the 3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride is as follows:

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

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride 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!

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Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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
The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
The pre-planned hotels are "Carina Boutique Hotel" in Kusadasi and "1811 Cave Boutique Hotel" in Cappadocia for your accommodation on this travel. If these hotels are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, local tour operator can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
Local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at three days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
Local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the local tour operator, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.

You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to local tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
The ticket of the domestic flight from Istanbul to Denizli is excluded for the departures from hotels & airports in Antalya - Bodrum. This service will be replaced to private transfer from Antalya - Bodrum to Pamukkale district by minivan.
If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, local tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), local tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) local tour operator do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service.
Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 17 years old and under.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

3-Day Cappadocia Trip Including Balloon Ride & Horseback Ride

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Flight to Denizli – Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea – Accommodation at Kusadasi

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