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2-Day Izmir, Pamukkale & Hierapolis Turkish History Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Take a short flight away from Istanbul to Izmir, where 4000 years of documented history lies. Explore the treasure of Turkish culture and trade by visiting churches, museums, mosques, historical sites, and old markets in Pamukkale & Hierapolis. Shop for unique local products and also taste the delicious local cuisine!

Highlights
  • Visit the Temple of Artemis
  • Go to the Isa Bey Mosque 
  • Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis 
  • Day 1: Istanbul to Izmir expand_more
    • Early morning pick up from the hotel in Istanbul. Transfer to Atatürk Airport for a flight to İzmir.

    • In Izmir, the guide will meet you at the airport. 

    • Visit Temple of Artemis (Diana) - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It is known to be the commercial, religious and social center of antiquity and one of the highlights.

    • After lunch, visit the House of Virgin Mary. 

    • Also, see the Isa Bey Mosque. It is an impressive mosque from XIV Century A.D. and is unlike any other you will see in this country.

  • Day 2: Pamukkale & Hierapolis expand_more
    • Visit Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis. It is an ancient city that is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties of the water, pure white coloured travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. Due to its resemblance to cotton piles, it is called ´Cotton Castle´ in Turkish.

    • Swim 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 Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Their shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient Roman ruins that lie beneath.

    • After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul.

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

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

  • Flight

  • Entrance fees

  • 2 Lunches

  • English-speaking local Turkish guide

  • Transportation

  • Accommodation

What's Excluded
  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Beverages during lunch

Meeting Point

İstanbul, Turkey

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 EUR 499 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 550 / person