For travelers with limited time to explore Ephesus and Pamukkale, this 2-day excursion is an ideal option. The package includes round-trip flights from Istanbul. This tour spans 2 days, ensuring a return to Istanbul by the evening of the second day.
For travelers with limited time to explore Ephesus and Pamukkale, this 2-day excursion is an ideal option. The package includes round-trip flights from Istanbul. This tour spans 2 days, ensuring a return to Istanbul by the evening of the second day.
Flight from Istanbul and Ephsus Tour Tour
Ephesus Museum - 04.00 am Pick up from your hotel door in Istanbul’s cental located hotels.
Day 1: Fly to Izmir from Istanbul – Ephesus Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 04:00 am and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir between 6:00…
Flight from Istanbul and Ephsus Tour Tour
Ephesus Museum - 04.00 am Pick up from your hotel door in Istanbul’s cental located hotels.
Day 1: Fly to Izmir from Istanbul – Ephesus Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 04:00 am and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at Izmir airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Selçuk. In Selçuk, you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus.
You will visit the ruins of Ephesus, the ancient Greek city that became an important centre of this time. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, and Trajan Fountain. After lunch, let’s visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last years. We will pass by the Temple of Artemis; there is little to see of this that was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, you will visit the Isa Bey Mosque. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for check-in.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Virgin Mary’s House, Selcuk, Turkiye
Isa Bey Mosque - Isa Bey Mosque
The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemi
Temple of Hadrian - Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Fly back to Istanbul
Pamukkale - After breakfast around 07:15 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel. Drive to Pamukkale which will be around 3 hours. Upon arrival around 11:45 am, the group will be first taken to have lunch and after lunch, at around 13:00 pm you will begin your guided tour of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis area with tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also, you will visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area on your own. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale antique pools (at your own expense) during this free time. The tour guide will inform you about the exact meeting point and time. End of the tour around approximately 16:00 pm, you will be transferred to Airport for a late evening flight back Istanbul & drop to your hotel arrount 22:00
Cleopatra Pools - At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area on your own. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale antique pools (at your own expense) during this free time.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, this stunning landscape of white travertine terraces is a natural collection of mineral pools formed by calcite-laden waters from hot springs.
- Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (European side only)
- Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir and from Denizli or Izmir to Istanbul
- Ephesus Tour
- Pamukkale Tour
- Professional English speaking guide
- All transportation in A/C ‘NON - SMOKING’ coach
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the program
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (European side only)
- Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir and from Denizli or Izmir to Istanbul
- Ephesus Tour
- Pamukkale Tour
- Professional English speaking guide
- All transportation in A/C ‘NON - SMOKING’ coach
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the program
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Dinner
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Dinner
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.