2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul
This package combines the local life & Greco - Roman period of the region which last to 10 century B.C. You will have chance to explore the most popular 2 different places which is in the UNESCO World Heritage List (Ephesus Ancient City & Pamukkale Travertines/Hot Springs) with a professional licensed tour guide.
• Starting from your Istanbul Hotel - returns to your Istanbul Hotel
• Return Flight Tickets from/to Istanbul, Accommodation, Transfers and Guided Tours included
• Small-group tours limited up to 15 persons
• The flights from/to Istanbul generally we use, listed below. However, this may vary due to the availability;
-From Istanbul - Departure around 07:00 - 07:30 am and arrive to Izmir around 08:00 - 08:30 am
-From Denizli(Pamukkale)- Departure around 18:00 - 21:30 and arrive to Istanbul around 19:00 - 22:30.
• We do not operate big bus tours with 40 people in one bus. We only operate Small-Group Tours which ensures a more personalized experience.
ItineraryDay 1: Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour from IstanbulPass By: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul Turkiye
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.
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
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...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: İlayda Hotel, Türkmen, Atatürk Blv. No:46, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
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.
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is included during the Tours. Beverages are excluded.
Accommodation included: This day includes staying in a Hotel at Kusadasi Town.
Day 2: Pamukkale Terraces & Hierapolis Ancient City TourStop At: İlayda Hotel, Türkmen, Atatürk Blv. No:46, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Breakfast at the hotel and departure around 07:30 – 08:00 and drive 3 hrs for a full-day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
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 (1 to 2 hours) to take your time in the terraces of Pamukkale with swimming in the Natural Springs or with exploring the Ancient Ruins of Hierapolis City.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
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...
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cleopatra Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
Cleopatra/Antique Pools is a unique place with natural springs and ancient pillars in it. You will have free time to swim in this place. There is an additional cost of 50 Turkish Lira (around 7.5 EUR) to swim in this place which is charged by the facility.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Denizli Çardak Airport, Cumhuriyet Mah., Küme Evler Sok. No:1, 20350 Çardak/Denizli, Türkiye
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!
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included in the Hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch is included during the Tour. Beverages are excluded.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Pick up and Drop off services available from the Hotels which is located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim Regions. While booking this package, please indicate your Istanbul Hotel. The travelers who stay out of the pick-up & drop off zone may handle their own transportation to/from the Airport."
"After we received your booking, our team will contact you to request copies of your passports in order to book your domestic flights. Please send us the copies of your passports as soon as possible to complete your reservation, this is very important to have a smooth-running operation. Your reservation may be canceled or operational disruptions may occur due to information not sent on time. Our company is not responsible for such situations."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Tours +Standard Hotels
12/9/2021 - 5/2/2025Group Tours + Top-End Hotels
12/9/2021 - 5/2/2025Private Tours + Top-End Hotels
12/9/2021 - 5/2/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 03:00 AM - 04:30 AM |
Group Tours + Standard Hotels
1/11/2019 - 5/2/2025
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: 1: Sultanahmet, Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
2: Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
3: Taksim Square, Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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