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Istanbul
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kusadasi
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After completing the sightseeing program, transfer privately to your selected hotel in Kuşadası.
Check in and enjoy time to rest before dinner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pamukkale
45m
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant in the Pamukkale area.
Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice.
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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.
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Istanbul
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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.
