Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from İstanbul with İzmir Flight

2 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
  • 02 See the impressive 14th-century Isa Bey Mosque
  • 03 Explore Hierapolis and its vast necropolis with 1,200 gravestones
  • 04 Experience Pamukkale's white travertines and thermal waters

Take a short flight from İstanbul to İzmir and discover 4,000 years of documented history. Explore the treasures of Turkish culture and trade through ancient sites, churches, mosques, museums, and old markets in Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Along the way, shop for unique local products and taste the delicious local cuisine.

Then visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, which has the biggest necropolis in Anatolia, with 1,200 gravestones.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight from İstanbul to İzmir and Ancient Ephesus Sites

  • Early morning pickup from your hotel in İstanbul. Transfer to Atatürk Airport for your flight to İzmir.

  • Upon arrival in İzmir, your guide will meet you at the airport.

  • Visit the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It is known as the commercial, religious, and social center of antiquity and is one of the highlights of the region.

  • After lunch, visit the House of Virgin Mary.

  • Also see the Isa Bey Mosque. This impressive mosque dates from the 14th century A.D. and is unlike any other you will see in this country.

2
Day 02

Pamukkale Travertines and the Ancient City of Hierapolis

  • Visit the Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis. This ancient city is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties of the water, pure white travertines and stepped water terraces have formed on the mountain slope. Because of its resemblance to cotton piles, it is called 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish.

  • Swim in the thermal waters on the way to a 4-star hotel for lunch.

  • Then visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, which has the biggest necropolis in Anatolia, with 1,200 gravestones. Its shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient Roman ruins lying beneath.

  • After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to İstanbul.

  • In İstanbul, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Travertines of Pamukkale, Hierapolis necropolis, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Travertines of Pamukkale, Hierapolis necropolis, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Flight

  • Entrance fees

  • 2 lunches

  • English-speaking local Turkish guide

  • Transportation

  • Accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Beverages during lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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