Turkey · Archaeology

Best of Ephesus and Pamukkale in 2-Days

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a guided downhill walk
  • 02 See the Odeum, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, and Great Theater
  • 03 Visit the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John
  • 04 Discover Pamukkale’s famous travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis
  • 05 Includes domestic flights from and back to Istanbul
  • 06 1 night high class accommodation included
  • 07 Breakfast and lunch included

Discover two of Turkey’s most celebrated historical and natural treasures on this 2-day journey from Istanbul to Ephesus and Pamukkale. Explore the remarkable ruins of ancient Ephesus, including landmarks such as the Odeum, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater, then visit important religious sites connected with the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John.

On the second day, continue to Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis, where striking travertines and the remains of a Roman city create one of the country’s most memorable landscapes. With domestic flights, guiding, meals, and 1 night of accommodation included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience history, culture, and geological wonders in a short time.

Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Denizli, Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary TourEnter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)

2
Day 02

Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour / Flight back to IstanbulPamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 6 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • 2 Domestic Flight Tickets
  • 1 Night high class accomodation

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We provide pick up from the cruise ship port, and hotels in Istanbul

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Istanbul..

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