2 Days Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

Day 1: FLY TO IZMIR & EPHESUS TOUR

You’ll be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arriving at Istanbul Airport, go to the self-check-in counter to get your boarding pass by showing your passport. After securing your boarding pass, proceed to the gate for boarding.

Once you land in Izmir, a driver will meet you at the airport exit, holding a sign with your name, and transfer you to the Ephesus Tour. The tour includes visits to the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), Ephesus Ancient City, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, the Theater, the Hamams, and the Old Harbor. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, you’ll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last years, a site recognized as a pilgrimage destination by the Vatican. The tour concludes with a transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Kusadasi

Lunch at the local restaurant is included

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir

Day 2: PAMUKKALE TOUR & FLY TO ISTANBUL

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be picked up by your tour guide between 07:30 and 08:00 AM to start the Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. Pamukkale, known as the “Cotton Castle” due to its striking white terraces formed by carbonate minerals from the hot springs, offers a unique landscape. During the tour, you’ll explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was historically a destination for those seeking healing and relaxation. You can also take a stroll along the terraces or, optionally, swim in the Cleopatra Swimming Pool. 

Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included

After a lunch break at a local restaurant, the tour will conclude with a transfer to Cardak Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, an agent will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, marking the end of our services.