2 Days Private Tour in Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul

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

This tour gives you a chance to visit the most popular destinations of Western Turkey in 2 days with private tour guides and private service. Pamukkale and Ephesus will be visited with local tour guides who can expand your vision regarding history in each site with experiences of ancient people in Anatolia since the early periods of the pre-historic era.

This is an opportunity to focus on the sites that interest you more than the rest and customize your experience accordingly with your private historian guide.

This tour is offered in some other languages rather than English as well.

What's Included

Museum/Attraction Tickets
Accommodation/Hotels(4 or 5 stars)
2 Days Private Tour In Ephesus&Pamukkale
Parking Fees
Domestic Flight Tickets - Economy Class
Private Transportation and 4 Private Airport Transfers
Lunch, Dinner and Drinks
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

This experience is eligible for hotel pickup. Once your purchase is complete, you’ll be able to coordinate pickup details directly with your operator.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    From Istanbul to Izmir(Ephesus), Ancient City of Ephesus

    4 stops
  • 1
    Istanbul

    You will be picked up from your hotel by our driver and transferred to the airport for a flight to Izmir. (Exact pick-up time will be advised upon booking) Upon your arrival in Izmir, you will be met by our team at the airport holding a name board, and transferred to Ephesus Ancient Town to meet your guide and start your Private Ephesus Tour.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Sights to see: Temple of Artemis, Great Theater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus, Harbor Street of Ancient City. Explore the stunning ruins of Ephesus on a full-day sightseeing tour. Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, and perhaps the best place in the world to get a feeling of what life was like in Roman times. Walk along its remarkably well-preserved marble streets, flanked by columns, temples, and fountains. See fascinating ancient structures such as the Temple of Hadrian, the stunning facade of the Library of Celsius, and the Great Theater. Your expert guide will provide you with information about the many remarkable sites you encounter throughout the day.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The House of the Virgin Mary lies just beyond Ephesus. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought here by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days in this house. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered. The Vatican has since recognized the site as the final resting place of the Virgin.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Kusadasi

    After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Hierapolis & Pamukkale, flight back to Istanbul

    4 stops
  • 5
    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    You will be transferred to Pamukkale with a private van to meet your guide to be informed about the history of Pamukkale and the natural travertines before discovering the ancient city and the calcium pools. Sights to see: Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple..

    9 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famed destination since Roman times! Enjoy the amazing calcium-rich hot springs, and the famed white outdoor pools and soak up not just healthy waters but also historical traditions.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Cleopatra Pools

    Please take your swimsuit with you to enjoy the natural pool which is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with an ornate roof held up with Doric columns. (The pool is temporarily closed till an unknown date)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Its stunning architecture, friezes, and location make it one of the best-preserved theaters in Turkey. At its peak, it would have had a seating capacity of over 10,000 people. While there was also a suburban theater that has been nearly completely destroyed by earthquakes, it is this main central theater that encompasses the majesty of this once prosperous ancient city. After the tour transfer to the airport for the Istanbul flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Flights tickets will be booked for economy class. Business class seats are available with surcharge.
  • Accommodation will be in double or triple rooms. Sİngle accommodation is subject to single supplement.
  • Tour duration includes the airport transfers in both destinations, intercity drives and flight time.
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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