2 Day tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul by Plane - PAM25

2 Day tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul by Plane - PAM25

Pamukkale is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous salts running off the plateau’s edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The hot springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains

Day 1 : Pamukkale & Hierapolis

Transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Pamukkale. Upon arrival at Denizli airport, you will be met by your name sign and connected to Pamukkale to join the tour of Pamukkale. Magical and spectacular natural site, unique in the world, Pamukkale is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous salts running off the plateau’s edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The hot springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. Also you will visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis.

Lunch included in the tour. After the tour we drive to Selcuk/ Kusadasi . Arrive in Selcuk/Kusadasi transfer to hotel and stay the night.

Day 2 : Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary

First you will visit The the Temple of Artemis. This enormous temple, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, some of the best preserved ancient ruins in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. Some four to six years after the death of Christ, St. John is said to have accompanied the Virgin Mary to Ephesus. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive back Istanbul, you will be met on arrival & transfer back to your hotel. End of tour and services. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch).