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Tour Detail
1.DAY-Fly from Istanbul to Izmir ➝ Ephesus Tour
Meal: Lunch
04:00 am ─ Our staff will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer you to the airport for your early morning flight to Izmir.
07:00 am ─ You will fly from Istanbul to Izmir.
08:30 am ─ Upon landing at Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you with a name sign.
*Flight times may vary depending on availability.*
Transfer to the ancient city of Ephesus to begin your guided tour.
The 2-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul begins with a deep dive into the magnificent ruins of one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
You will visit the following sights during the Ephesus Tour:
- Ephesus Ancient City: Once the Roman capital of Asia Minor, Ephesus was a major port and a cultural center. Marvel at the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, and more.
- Temple of Artemis: Explore the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Once a massive marble temple, it is now an evocative archaeological site filled with myth and mystery.
- House of Virgin Mary: According to tradition, this stone house is where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It is a pilgrimage site surrounded by serene nature and spirituality.
16:30 ─ The Ephesus tour concludes.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası for check-in and relaxation.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası.
2.DAY: Pamukkale Tour ➝ Fly to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:00 am ─ After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Kuşadası, we will transfer you to Pamukkale by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
You will visit the following sights during the Pamukkale Tour:
- Pamukkale Travertines: Also known as the “cotton castle,” this surreal white mountain is covered in mineral-rich thermal waters forming stepped terraces. You’ll walk barefoot along the warm pools, feeling the healing properties of the calcium-rich water.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Pamukkale’s natural formation has earned a place on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List for its unique beauty and geological importance.
- Cleopatra’s Antique Thermal Pool (optional): This ancient pool, believed to have healing powers, offers a chance to swim among submerged marble columns from Roman times. Please note that entrance is extra, and swimsuits are required (available for purchase on site).
- Hierapolis Ancient City: An ancient Roman spa city adjacent to Pamukkale, featuring a large necropolis, Roman theater, ancient streets, and well-preserved ruins. The fusion of history and nature makes this site unforgettable.
16:00 ─ The Pamukkale tour ends.
You will be transferred to Denizli Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
19:30 ─ Flight to Istanbul.
20:20 ─ Arrival at Istanbul Airport.
*Flight times and arrival points may vary depending on availability.*
Our team will greet you at the exit gate of the airport.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul ends. We hope to see you again!
