3-Day Western Turkey Archaeology Tour with Pamukkale and Ephesus

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the hot springs and travertines of Pamukkale
• 02 Explore the ancient city of Aphrodisias
• 03 Visit the House of Mother Mary and the Temple of Artemis in Selçuk
• 04 Discover the magnificent ruins of Ephesus and its Archaeology Museum

Explore western Turkey over 3 days with sightseeing in İzmir, a visit to Hierapolis and the hot springs and travertines of Pamukkale, and a journey through some of the region's most remarkable ancient sites. Discover the ancient city of Aphrodisias, continue to Selçuk for the House of Mother Mary and the Temple of Artemis, and end with the magnificent ruins of Ephesus and its Archaeology Museum.

Then drive to Pamukkale to visit Hierapolis, the hot springs, and the travertines of Pamukkale.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

İzmir Sightseeing and Pamukkale Travertines

• Meet at İzmir Airport and continue for a sightseeing tour of İzmir.
• Then drive to Pamukkale to visit Hierapolis, the hot springs, and the travertines of Pamukkale.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

2

Day 02

Aphrodisias and Selçuk Sacred Sites

• After breakfast, drive to the ancient city of Aphrodisias.
• Then continue to Selçuk to visit the House of Mother Mary and the Temple of Artemis.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

3

Day 03

Ephesus and Archaeology Museum

• In the morning, visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the Archaeology Museum.
• Then transfer to the airport or continue with an optional extension.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional guiding services

What's Not Included

• Gratuities for tour guides and drivers
• Personal expenditures and all other extras
• Entrance fees to museums and sites
• Lunches

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

İzmir, Turkey

Tour start

İzmir, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.