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Terraced pools with a stone structure in the foreground. 1
A large rock formation with a wooden fence in the foreground. 2
An ancient stone wall with a wooden platform in the foreground. 3
Ancient stone ruins with arches and a circular structure. 4
A hot air balloon with passengers over a rocky landscape. 5

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

By Travel Experts
8.2 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is S$2,704 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This tour is perfect for discover the most popular and important cities and historical heritage areas in 5 days. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.

Activity location

  • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Standard Hotels - No Balloon

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Accommodation: Efe Hotel in Kusadasi - Misty Hotel in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Ride: Excluded
Guided Tours Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests)
Guided Tours Language: English
Starting points:
Antalya, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00
Price details
S$2,703.86 x 1 AdultS$2,703.86
Total
Price is S$2,703.86

Boutique Hotels - No Balloon

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Accommodation: Carina Hotel in Kusadasi - Zeydem Suites Hotel in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Ride: Excluded
Guided Tours Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests)
Guided Tours Language: English, Spanish – Each language group has its own dedicated guide and vehicle.
Starting points:
Antalya, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Starting time: 4:00
Price details
S$2,918.10 x 1 AdultS$2,918.10
Total
Price is S$2,918.10

Standard Hotels + Balloon

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Accommodation: Efe Hotel in Kusadasi - Misty Hotel in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Ride: ✅ INCLUDED - Refund provided for the balloon ride if cancelled due to weather.
Guided Tours Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests)
Guided Tours Language: English
Starting points:
Antalya, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00
Price details
S$3,139.72 x 1 AdultS$3,139.72
Total
Price is S$3,139.72

⭐Boutique Hotels + Balloon

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Accommodation: Carina Hotel in Kusadasi - Zeydem Suites Hotel in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Ride: ✅ INCLUDED - Refund provided for the balloon ride if cancelled due to weather.
Guided Tours Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests)
Guided Tours Language: English, Spanish – Each language group has its own dedicated guide and vehicle.
Starting points:
Antalya, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Starting time: 4:00
Price details
S$3,353.96 x 1 AdultS$3,353.96
Total
Price is S$3,353.96

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Domestic flights: Istanbul → Pamukkale, Izmir → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Istanbul
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Semi-private guided tours (Maximum 10 guests per group)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Camel Ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Four nights accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Included Only with Selected Booking Options)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinners
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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 traveller 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 personalised 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 cancelled 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 travellers: 2 guests will be accommodated in a double room, while 3 guests will stay in a triple room. For groups of 4 or more, accommodation will be arranged in a suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travellers will be provided with a single room at no additional cost. A single room supplement may apply if travellers 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 guests aged 17 and under are not allowed to participate in the Camel ride due to safety measures.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Istanbul, Antalya or Bodrum (Your Choice) / Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Overnight at Kusadasi

  • 8 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Included - When booking your tour, you may select your preferred hotel from a range of available accommodation options.

Istanbul

  • 3h

Antalya

  • 3h

Bodrum City

  • 3h

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Pamukkale

  • 1h

Karahayit

  • 30m

Kusadasi

  • 2h 30m

Day 2: Ephesus and Its Surroundings Tour / Flight to Cappadocia / Overnight at Cappadocia

  • 9 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Included - When booking your tour, you may select your preferred hotel from a range of available accommodation options.

Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

  • 10m

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Ancient City of Ephesus

  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Ephesus Experience Museum

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included

Ephesus Terrace Houses (Pass by)

Selcuk

  • 1h

The Temple of Artemis

  • 15m

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Day 3: Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) / Camel Ride (Included) / Overnight at Cappadocia

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Included - When booking your tour, you may select your preferred hotel from a range of available accommodation options.

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included

Cappadocia Camel Tour

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Cappadocia

  • 30m

Day 4: Semi-Private Cappadocia Tour / Overnight at Cappadocia

  • 10 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Included - When booking your tour, you may select your preferred hotel from a range of available accommodation options.

The Three Beauties (Uc Guzeller)

  • 15m

Goreme National Park (Pass by)

Goreme Open-Air Museum

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included

TokalI Church

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included

Ortahisar

  • 40m

Avanos Oren Yeri

  • 1h

Uchisar Castle

  • 20m

Devrent Valley

  • 20m

Fairy Chimneys (Pass by)

Cappadocia

  • 30m

Day 5: Semi-Private Cappadocia Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Keslik Monastery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Sobesos Ancient City

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Şirhanem Cave Restaurant

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Pigeon Valley

  • 20m

Kaymakli Underground City

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Cappadocia

  • 1h

Istanbul

  • 1h

Location

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    Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkiye
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    Selçuk
    • Selçuk, İzmir, Turkiye
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    Ürgüp
    • Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Turkiye
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    İzmir
    • İzmir, İzmir, Turkiye
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    Göreme
    • 50180, Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkiye
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    Kale Mahallesi
    • 20190, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkiye
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    Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkiye
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    Antalya
    • Antalya, Antalya, Turkiye
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    Kale
    • 20180, Kale, Denizli, Turkiye
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    Bodrum
    • Bodrum, Muğla, Turkiye

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