2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

Relax on an early morning flight to Izmir. Discover what remains of one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world, the Temple of Artemis. Take a fully guided tour of the ruins of Ephesus. See the last dwelling place and tomb of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. Spend the evening in the beautiful of Kusadasi near the sea. Learn all about the ancient city of Hierapolis. Walk through the famous white travertines. Take a dip in the thermally heated Cleopatra’s Pool to prolong your youth. Zip back to Istanbul on an evening flight. Don’t miss two of the most famous sites in Turkey!

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul to Izmir by plane and Ephesus tour

Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkey
We will pick you up from your hotel at 5 in the morning and take you to the airport. You will have a one hour flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Once you arrive, we will pick you up and take you to our office in Selcuk town.
You will be picked up at 9 for a fully guided Ephesus tour. The highlights of the tour include the Temple of Artemis, the Amphitheater, the Celsius Library and the House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch will be provided at a traditional Turkish restaurant. At the end of the tour, we will take you to your hotel in Kusadasi. You will have the rest of the evening free.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 2: Pamukkale and Hierapolis (Ancient City) Tour and Flight back to Istanbul

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
We will pick you up from your hotel in Kasadasi at 8:30 AM. We will drive the 3 hours to Pamukkale. When we arrive, we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will take a fully guided tour of the ancient city of Hierapolis. You will get to see the well preserved Roman Theater, the Martyrion of St. Philip and the Temple of Apollo. After exploring Hierapolis, you will have time to walk through the travertines and swim in Cleopatra's Pool. When the tour is finished, we will take you to the airport for the one hour flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive, we will take you back to your hotel.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.