2 Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul with Flights

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover two of Turkey’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites on this hassle-free, 2-day express tour from Istanbul. Skip the long bus rides and fly directly to explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, with round-trip flights, accommodation, and expert guiding included.

Time-Saving Flights: Round-trip domestic flight tickets from Istanbul and all airport transfers are fully handled.

Ancient Ephesus: Walk through the monumental Celsus Library, the Grand Theater, and Temple of Artemis.

Pamukkale Hot Springs: Swim in the thermal waters of Cleopatra’s Antique Pool and see the white cotton terraces.

Hierapolis Holy City: Explore the massive ancient Roman necropolis and theater overlooking the travertines.

All-Inclusive Comfort: 1-night hotel stay, museum entry fees, professional historian guide, and lunches included.

What's Included

Entry/Admission - The House of the Virgin Mary
Round-Trip Flight Tickets
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
All Airport Transfers
Breakfast
Entry/Admission - Ephesus Ancient City
Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
Entry/Admission - Hierapolis & Pamukkale
1 Night Accommodation
Entry/Admission - Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Enterance Fees to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)
Personal Expenses
Cleopatra Pools to swim in this place payable directly at the entrance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you to the airport for your one-hour flight from Istanbul to Izmir.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pick up from hotel and flight Istanbul to Izmir by plane and Ephesus tour

    5 stops
  • 1
    Istanbul

    Around 04:00 – 04:45 am our team is going to pick you up from your Istanbul Hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir(Ephesus). When you arrive to the Istanbul Airport you will make your self-check-in with the informations provided to you after you book this package and take your flight. Upon arrival to Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer to the tour zone.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see during your visit.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celsus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheater in the world with 25.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and more…

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    The Temple of Artemis

    Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess,Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • Kusadasi (Pass by)

    During the day, you will also have a chance to get a demonstration of local handicrafts where you will be given educational information. At the end of the day around 15:30 – 16:30, you will be transferred to your Hotel and stay-overnight in Kusadasi Town.

    • Day 2

    Day 2: Pamukkale Terraces & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour

    5 stops
  • 5
    Kusadasi

    Breakfast at the hotel and departure around 08:00 – 08:30 and drive 3 hrs for a full-day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools

    Cappadocia and Pamukkale are the only places that look for surrealist sites which are not from this world. Today, we will visit Pamukkale which means “cotton castle” in Turkish, and it is a natural site containing hot springs and travertines; terraces of mineral carbonates left by the water flowing with its temperate climate throughout the years. After your guide completed giving the information, you will have free time to take your time in the terraces of Pamukkale with swimming in the Natural Springs or with exploring the Ancient Ruins of Hierapolis City.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    We will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The natural sources have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC, and people came to get some cure. In the Hierapolis Ancient City you will have chance to explore; Gymnasium, Theatre, Hierapolis City Museum, Apollon Temple and many others…

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Cleopatra Pools

    Cleopatra/Ancient Pools is a unique place featuring natural spring water and ancient columns. You will have free time to swim here. An additional fee is charged by the facility for swimming at this location.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Denizli

    At the end of the tour around 15:30 – 16:30 we will make our way to Airport for an hour drive and you will have your flight back to Istanbul. When you arrive to Istanbul Airport, our team will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal with holding a sign in which your name is written. After meeting, transfer back to your Hotel in Istanbul. End of our service, hope to see you again!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Turkey Tourism Center

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Cancellation Policy

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

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