Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus
  • 02 Visit Pamukkale’s famous white travertines
  • 03 See the UNESCO-listed site of Hierapolis
  • 04 Round-trip domestic flights from Istanbul included
  • 05 Accommodation in Kuşadası included
  • 06 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
  • 07 Airport and hotel transfers arranged
  • 08 Ideal 2-day trip for travellers short on time

Discover two of Turkey’s most remarkable UNESCO-listed highlights on this 2-day journey from Istanbul. Travel to ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the region, then continue to Pamukkale to see its famous white travertines and thermal landscapes.

With domestic flights, transfers, accommodation in Kuşadası, and meals included, this tour is designed for travellers who want to make the most of limited time while experiencing both Turkey’s rich history and one of its most striking natural wonders.

Ephesus is Europe’s most complete classical metropolis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Istanbul to EphesusWe pick you from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. Istanbul or Sabiha Gökçen Airport according to the flight availability on tour date. This tour does not include assistant services at airports. Driver will drop you off at the airport terminal entrance door. You are expected to go to the gate of the flight after handing over your luggage. Domestic flights are economy class with Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines according to availability. Baggage allowance is 8 kg cabin and 15 kg check-in baggage. (in total 23 kg)Upon your arrival to Izmir Airport your guide and driver will meet you and you will start your tour.Ephesus is Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. Your visit to this ancient city will take you a time travel.The shrine has merited several papal Apostolic Blessings and visits from several popes including Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.The mosque is situated on the outskirts of the Ayasluğ Hills at Selçuk, İzmir. By 1829, the mosque was in ruins and by 1842 the minaret had fallen down. In the 19th century, it was also used as a caravanserai. There is an octagonal Seljuk türbe made of stone and bricks, with a pyramid shaped roof, right next to the mosque.It was reputedly the tomb of John the Apostle, the cousin and early disciple of Jesus who is thought to have written the Gospel of John on the site. It became the main settlement of Ephesus after the ancient town declined after the 7th century, following the onset of the Arab–Byzantine wars.Our Hotel will be in Kuşadası

2
Day 02

Pamukkale - IstanbulAfter breakfas we will drive to Pamukkale. It will take around 3 hours drive with short breaks.Hierapolis was a tourist center with its hot springs. The hot springs have been used as a spa since at least the 2nd century BC, with many patrons retiring or dying there as evidenced by the large necropolis filled with tombs, most famously that of Marcus Aurelius Ammianos, which bears a relief depicting the earliest known example of a crank and rod mechanism, and the Tomb of Philip the Apostle. It was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site. It is located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley, which has a temperate climate for most of the year. People have visited the area for thousands of years, due to the attraction of the thermal pools.After the visit ends we will drop you to the airport and you will fly back to Istanbul.Upon your arrival to the airport we wil meet you and transfer back to the hotel. End of our service

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Domestic Flights
  • All Transfers
  • Accommodation in Kuşadası

What's Not Included

  • All Personal Expenses
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable

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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