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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview
For those who have only a limited time to visit Ephesus and Pamukkale, this 2-day trip is a perfect choice. The tour includes return flights from Istanbul. This 2-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul is conducted over 2 days and you will be back in Istanbul on the evening of day 2.
What's included
Ephesus Tour
Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only)
Lunch
All Transportation in A/C 'NON - SMOKING' coach
Breakfast
Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir and from Denizli or Izmir to Istanbul.
Pamukkale Tour
Professional English speaking guiding
Overnight accommodation
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
Drinks
Gratuities
Dinner
Services not mentioned in the program.
Travel insurance (recommended).
What to expect
Day 1: Flight from Istanbul and Ephsus Tour Tour
Ephesus Museum
10h · Admission ticket included
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.
The House of the Virgin Mary
1h · Admission ticket included
Virgin Mary's House, Selcuk, Turkiye
Isa Bey Mosque
Pass by
Isa Bey Mosque
The Temple of Artemis
Pass by
Temple of Artemi
Temple of Hadrian
Pass by
Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater
Day 2: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Fly back to Istanbul
Pamukkale
15h
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
1h · Admission ticket not included
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
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from central located hotels in istanbul city centre on the European side of Istanbul
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
