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Departing from Istanbul, experience the joy of the Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul – 2 Days, 1 Night by Plane tour. With round-trip domestic flights and all transportation included, you’ll visit two of Turkey’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in comfort and style. This small-group tour (maximum 15 travelers) ensures a more personalized journey through Turkey’s rich history.
🏛️ Day 1: Fly from Istanbul – Explore Ephesus
Start your adventure with a morning flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Your professional, English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Highlights include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, and the House of the Virgin Mary. After exploring the ruins, enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch and spend the evening at your comfortable hotel.
🧖 Day 2: Discover Pamukkale & Hierapolis
After breakfast, continue to Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces and natural hot springs. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, once a Roman spa town. Walk among historical ruins, take amazing photos, and—if you wish—swim in the Cleopatra Pools (entrance fee not included). After lunch, fly back to Istanbul in the evening.
✅What’s Included
- Round-trip flights: Istanbul–Izmir and Denizli–Istanbul
- 1-night accommodation
- 2 lunches & 1 breakfast
- All airport and hotel transfers
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to Ephesus, Hierapolis, and other sites
❌What’s Excluded
- Beverages during lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Cleopatra Pools (around 10 EUR) to swim in this place
📍 Pickup and Meeting Information
You’ll be picked up from your Istanbul hotel early in the morning and transferred to the airport. Exact pickup details will be provided one day before the tour.
📝 Additional Information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation sent after booking
- Group size: max 15 travelers
Amenities
- 1 Night Accommodation
- 2 x Lunch 1 x Breakfast
- All Airport Transfers
- All transportation in A/C 'NO - SMOKING' vehicle
- Enterance Fees to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Flights from Denizli(Pamukkale) to Istanbul
- Flights from Istanbul to Izmir(Ephesus)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan
- Insurance
- Professional Tour Guide
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from hotel and flight Istanbul to Izmir by plane and Ephesus tour
Istanbul
Around 04:00 – 04:45 am our team is going to pick you up from your Istanbul Hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir(Ephesus). When you arrive to the Istanbul Airport you will make your self-check-in with the informations provided to you after you book this package and take your flight. Upon arrival to Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer to the tour zone.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see during your visit.
Ancient City of Ephesus
UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celsus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheater in the world with 25.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and more…
The Temple of Artemis
Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess,Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.
Kusadasi (Pass By)
During the day, you will also have a chance to get a demonstration of local handicrafts where you will be given educational information. At the end of the day around 15:30 – 16:30, you will be transferred to your Hotel and stay-overnight in Kusadasi Town.
Day 2: Pamukkale Terraces & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour
Kusadasi
Breakfast at the hotel and departure around 08:00 – 08:30 and drive 3 hrs for a full-day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Cappadocia and Pamukkale are the only places that look for surrealist sites which are not from this world. Today, we will visit Pamukkale which means “cotton castle” in Turkish, and it is a natural site containing hot springs and travertines; terraces of mineral carbonates left by the water flowing with its temperate climate throughout the years. After your guide completed giving the information, you will have free time (1 to 2 hours) to take your time in the terraces of Pamukkale with swimming in the Natural Springs or with exploring the Ancient Ruins of Hierapolis City.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
We will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The natural sources have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC, and people came to get some cure. In the Hierapolis Ancient City you will have chance to explore; Gymnasium, Theatre, Hierapolis City Museum, Apollon Temple and many others…
Cleopatra Pools
Cleopatra/Antique Pools is a unique place with natural springs and ancient pillars in it. You will have free time to swim in this place. There is an additional cost of 50 Turkish Lira (around 7.5 EUR) to swim in this place which is charged by the facility.
Denizli
At the end of the tour around 15:30 – 16:30 we will make our way to Airport for an hour drive and you will have your flight back to Istanbul. When you arrive to Istanbul Airport, our team will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal with holding a sign in which your name is written. After meeting, transfer back to your Hotel in Istanbul. End of our service, hope to see you again!
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Questions & Answers
Can I get the refund?
For your peace of mind, we offer a flexible cancellation policy:
- Day Tours (1 day or less): You will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- Package Tours: Refunds are given for cancellations made 4 days in advance.
Do you offer customizable or private tour itineraries?
Absolutely. We specialize in crafting tailor-made itineraries to suit your specific interests and schedule. Please share your preferences with us via our contact form, WhatsApp, or Instagram. Our travel consultants will design a unique program exclusively for you.
Is it possible to modify my reservation dates?
Yes, we understand that plans can change.
- For Package Tours: You may reschedule your trip up to 4 days prior to the departure date.
- For Daily Tours: Date changes can be made up to 24 hours in advance, subject to availability.
Do you provide airport transfer services?
Complimentary airport transfers are included in many of our extensive tour packages; please refer to the specific “Tour Inclusions” section for confirmation. For tours where transfers are not automatically included, our team can easily arrange private transportation for you upon request.
