2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul to Izmir by plane and Ephesus tour
9 stops
1
Selcuk
Once you arrive to Izmir, we will pick you up from the airport and take you to our office in Selcuk Town. At 9:30 We pick you up then your guide lead you to your vehicle. During drive to Ephesus, your guide gives you a brief introduction and provide information about the area and country.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Ancient City of Ephesus
As you arrive into Ephesus, you will first see the Magnesia Gate, a marvelous example of ancient architecture that once stood tall as an entrance to the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Bibliotheque de Celsus
We will then begin a downhill walk with your guide into the city’s ruins. The route will take you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library,
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Temple of Hadrian
Temple of Hadrian
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Trajan's Fountain
Trajan Fountain
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
and the Great Theater. The theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, it is still used today for the local spring festival. It once had seating space for 24,000 people, and it is believed to be the site where St Paul preached to the Ephesians.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
After our tour of Ephesus, we will drive to the Virgin Mary House and then enjoy some delicious Turkish cuisine at lunch
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
The Temple of Artemis
Following lunch we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Sirince
Then we we will drive to Sirince village, one of the famous and old greek village.The tour will finish after visiting Sirince and your guide will then drop you off to the your hotel in Kuşadası.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Pamukkale and Hierapolis (Ancient City) Tour and Flight back to Istanbul
5 stops
10
Pamukkale
We pick you up from your hotel in Kuşadasi then your guide lead you to vehicle. During 3 hours drive to Pamukkale, your guide gives you a brief introduction and provide information about the area and country. On arrival we have lunch at one of the local restaurants before beginning our tour.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
After lunch, We enter from the top of the site in Hierapolis Ancient City exploring the gymnasium,
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Pamukkale Theater
Then we will see the Amphitheatre theatre that had a capacity of 15,000 people and the Temple of Apollo. As we walk through Hierapolis the guide will point out and explain all of the significant structures along the way.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Afterwards, we will take off our shoes and walk along the white terraces of Pamukkale. We can dip our feet in the natural hot springs or head up to the man made hot spring baths and take a swim. In the afternoon we have free time. Then our guide will bring you to airport for your flight to istanbul. Upon arrival at istanbul We will pick you up from airport and transfer to your hotel in istanbul. *Guests must be able to walk approx. 0.5 miles over the travertines without shoes. *We advise you to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable swimsuit with you.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Cleopatra Pools
You will have free time to explore and relax in the travertines and have a rejuvenating swim in Cleopatra’s Pool. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for the one-hour flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport with your name and transfer you to your hotel.
5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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