2-Day Private Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour with Flights & Hotel

5.0 (1 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover two of western Türkiye’s most celebrated UNESCO-listed destinations on a seamless two-day private journey from Istanbul.

Fly to İzmir and explore the ancient city of Ephesus with your own licensed guide and private vehicle. Walk along its marble streets, see the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John and İsa Bey Mosque.

Stay overnight at a selected hotel in Kuşadası before continuing privately to Pamukkale. Explore the ancient thermal city of Hierapolis and walk across the white travertine terraces before flying back to Istanbul.

The package includes two economy-class domestic flights, private airport and hotel transfers, one night of accommodation, private guided sightseeing, standard admission tickets, one breakfast, two lunches and one dinner.

Only your group will participate in the guided tours and private road transportation.

What's included

  • Domestic Flights
  • Lunch
  • All Transfers
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation in Kuşadası
  • All Personal Expenses
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Istanbul to Ephesus
  1. Istanbul
    Pass by
    Your journey begins with an early-morning private pickup from your centrally located Istanbul hotel.

    Transfer to the appropriate Istanbul airport and take an economy-class domestic flight to İzmir.

    The exact pickup time and Istanbul departure airport will be confirmed after the flight arrangements have been completed.
  2. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your private sightseeing program at Ephesus, one of the most important surviving cities of the ancient Mediterranean world.

    Walk along the marble streets while your guide explains the city’s development through the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods.

    Depending on site access and operating conditions, the visit includes major monuments such as:

    Library of Celsus
    Great Theatre
    Curetes Street
    Temple of Hadrian
    Fountain of Trajan
    Commercial Agora
    Baths and public buildings
    Ancient administrative and residential areas

    The Terrace Houses and Ephesus Experience Museum require separate tickets and are not included unless explicitly stated in the selected booking option.
  3. Selcuk
    40m
    Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.

    The menu normally includes Turkish or regional dishes and may vary according to the restaurant and season.

    Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. Drinks are not included unless explicitly stated.
  4. The House of the Virgin Mary
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the peaceful sanctuary traditionally associated with the final years of the Virgin Mary.

    Explore the small stone building and surrounding religious area while your guide explains the site’s historical traditions and importance to Christian visitors.

    The location remains an active place of pilgrimage, and respectful behavior is required.
  5. Basilica of St. John
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the remains of the monumental basilica constructed over the traditional burial place of St. John the Apostle.

    Your guide will explain the building’s Byzantine architecture, religious importance and relationship with the ancient city of Ephesus.

    The elevated site also provides views over Selçuk and the surrounding landscape.
  6. Isa Bey Mosque
    30m
    Visit İsa Bey Mosque, an important example of medieval Anatolian architecture located near the Basilica of St. John.

    Learn about the building’s Seljuk-era design, stonework, courtyard and historical setting.

    Visitor access may be adjusted during prayer times and religious services.
  7. Kusadasi
    Pass by
    After completing the sightseeing program, transfer privately to your selected hotel in Kuşadası.

    Check in and enjoy time to rest before dinner.
Day 2: Pamukkale - Istanbul
  1. Pamukkale
    3h
    Travel privately through western Türkiye toward Pamukkale.

    The journey normally takes approximately three hours, depending on traffic, road conditions and the location of the hotel.

    A short comfort stop can be arranged when operationally possible.
  2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the ancient thermal city of Hierapolis, established above Pamukkale’s mineral-rich springs.

    Walk through the archaeological area while your guide explains the city’s Roman and Byzantine history.

    Depending on site access and available time, the visit may include:

    Ancient Theatre
    Frontinus Gate
    Colonnaded street
    Roman baths
    Temple and religious structures
    Necropolis
    Ancient thermal-water systems

    The archaeological site covers a large outdoor area with uneven surfaces and limited shade.
  3. Pamukkale
    1h
    Walk across the famous white terraces formed by calcium-rich thermal water.

    Enjoy panoramic views and see the natural pools and mineral formations that gave Pamukkale its name, meaning “Cotton Castle.”

    Visitors must remove their shoes in designated travertine areas to help protect the natural surface.

    Water levels and access to individual pools may change according to conservation measures and official operating conditions.
  4. Cleopatra Pools
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Guests may have free time to see or enter Cleopatra’s Antique Pool when it is open and operational.

    Swimming is optional and subject to:

    Pool operating status
    Available time
    Weather
    Official restrictions
    Maintenance or restoration

    Admission to the Antique Pool is not included unless explicitly stated in the selected booking option.

    Guests planning to swim should bring a swimsuit, towel and suitable footwear.
  5. Pamukkale
    45m
    Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant in the Pamukkale area.

    Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice.
  6. Denizli
    1h
    After the tour, transfer privately to Denizli Çardak Airport.

    The departure time from Pamukkale will be coordinated according to the confirmed return flight schedule.
    Take an economy-class domestic flight from Denizli to Istanbul.

    The scheduled arrival airport may be Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, depending on the confirmed flight.
  7. Istanbul
    Pass by
    Meet your private driver after landing and transfer to your centrally located Istanbul hotel.

    The final arrival time depends on the domestic flight schedule and Istanbul traffic conditions.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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