Aegean Diamonds: 2 Days Travel to Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take the time to explore Turkey's most magnificent sites with a five-day tour of the Turkey's historic places and landmarks. This 5-days Turkey travel is including 4 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.

What's Included

Domestic flights: Istanbul to Denizli, Izmir to Istanbul or Izmir to Cappadocia if you prefer
Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services
Semi-private guided tours with a maximum of 10 guests per group
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Free option for connection to Cappadocia if you prefer instead of return to Istanbul
1 night hotel accommodation including breakfast
Breakfast
Pick-up transfer by private car, if you prefer start from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum
Dinner and Drinks
Paragliding experience in Pamukkale

Meeting and pickup

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

This trip package offer you several pick-up (departure) and drop-off locations for you may create more advantageous travel plans. You may start this trip from Istanbul by a domestic flight or with a transfer from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum by private car. Also you may connect this trip package to Cappadocia instead of return back to Istanbul at the end of trip. Please check the descriptions for use these beneficial options.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Departure from Your Hotel to Pamukkale / Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis / Overnight at Kusadasi

    11 stops
  • 1
    Istanbul

    ✈️ Departures from Istanbul : The services of this travel package will begin with a transfer from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) to the airport. Your driver will meet you at your pick up place and then transfer to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli. Upon arrival Denizli Cardak Airport, your tour guide and another driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal, and then you will start today’s semi-private guided tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pamukkale

    Departures from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum : The services of this travel package will begin with a private transfer from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) to the Pamukkale Natural Park. Upon arrival Pamukkale, your tour guide and another driver will meet you, and then you will start today’s semi-private guided tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pamukkale Natural Park

    Pamukkale Natural Park, a must-visit destination for Nature and History lovers. For centuries, people have been coming here and going home restful. This natural park provide you experiences at the white travertenies of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pools and ancient city of Hierapolis which are located in Pamukkale Natural Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    The highlights of the Hierapolis Ancient City are Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools

    After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools (or antique pool - Cleopatra’s pool with extra fee).

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Cleopatra Pools

    Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Pamukkale

    You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    pamukkale tandem paragliding

    Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – You can add this attraction to your experiences with extra cost.) : See Pamukkale’s glistening white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the enormous theater, from the air on this short-but-sweet paragliding experience with a seasoned pilot. You will race off the edge of a slope about 1,300 feet (400 meters) up, then glide on the breezes over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Kusadasi

    After today’s semi-private guided tour in Pamukkale district, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Kusadasi Castle

    This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

    This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Semi-Private Tour to Ephesus Ancient City and Its Surroundings / Flight Back to Istanbul or Connection to Cappadocia

    10 stops
  • 12
    Kuşadası

    After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00am for a full-day tour to Ephesus and its surroundings.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    Today’s first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Ephesus Experience Museum

    Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    You will be walking from front of Terrace Houses during your tour, and your guide will provide information about the Terrace Houses of Ephesus Ancient City. (There will not be any visit to this place during guided tour.)

    Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Selçuk

    You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 18
    The Temple of Artemis

    Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

    At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul or Cappadocia.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 20
    İstanbul

    Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel. (If you preferred flight to Istanbul.)

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Cappadocia

    Upon your arrival at the airport in Cappadocia, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Goreme or Urgup, Uchisar, Cavusin, Avanos, Ortahisar. (If you preferred flight to Cappadocia.)

    1 hour 15 minutes 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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