2 Days Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul

Overview

2 Days Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

This relaxed 2-day private package from Istanbul takes you to the highlights of Turkey's ancient cities.

On the first day you explore Ephesus, with its outstanding Roman buildings and its important religious history.

On the second day you visit Pamukkale, famous for its unique travertines and the ruins of Hierapolis, a perfect mix of natural beauty and history.

The package is ideal if you want to see Turkey's history and landscapes even with a tight schedule.

*For this tour, please choose your hotel in the best-located area of Kusadasi.

Tour Info

Destinations: Istanbul - Ephesus (Kusadasi) - Pamukkale

Duration: 2 Days

Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul

End Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Tour Guides, Domestic Flights (Economy Class), Transportation by Private Van, Airport Transfers (Mentioned), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees

Exclusions: Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request), Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)

Sights to See: Hierapolis Ancient City, Ephesus Ancient City, Hierapolis Theater, Celsus Library, House of Virgin Mary, Travertines (Cotton Castle), Temple of Hadrian, Cleopatra Antique Pool, Great Theater, Hierapolis Cathedral, Isa Bey Mosque, Agora of Hierapolis, Harbor Street of the Ancient City, Terrace Houses, Byzantium Gate, Domitian Gate, Frontinus Street, Latrina, Apollon Temple, Roman Baths

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ephesus Tour

We pick you up from your Istanbul hotel by private van and take you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Izmir (ancient Smyrna). Our representative meets you on arrival with a name sign and drives you to Ephesus.

There your local guide introduces the history of Ephesus before you explore the ancient city. With your guide's explanations you will visit:

Great Theater
Celsus Library
Temple of Hadrian
Harbor Street
House of the Virgin Mary
Isa Bey Mosque

You can also visit the Terrace Houses, whose well-preserved mosaics and frescoes show how the wealthy families of Ephesus lived.

After the tour your guide and driver drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in the Ephesus area.

*We recommend choosing a hotel in a central part of Kusadasi for this tour.

Day 2 - Pamukkale Tour

At 9:00 am your private guide and driver pick you up for the Pamukkale tour, home to the natural calcium pools formed by thermal water. The drive takes about 3 hours, and your local guide tells you about the sites on the way.

You will visit:

The calcium pools
Necropolis
Roman Baths
Domitian Gate
Latrina
Frontinus Street
Agora
Byzantium Gate
Triton Fountain
Cathedral
Temple of Apollo
Plutonium (explained from outside because of ongoing excavations)
Theater
Hierapolis

(Optional, extra cost) If time allows, you can swim in the Cleopatra Pool.

After the tour you are transferred to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Our representative meets you at Istanbul Airport with a name sign and takes you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.

Important Notes

Lunch and dinner are not included on either day. The Kusadasi and Pamukkale area is known for its rich Aegean cuisine, from farm-to-table local meals to Michelin-recommended restaurants, and your guide will happily suggest places to eat.

Both days are guided by the same guide.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓Private Tour
✓Local Tour Guides
✓Domestic Flights (Economy Class)
✓Transportation by Private Van
✓Airport Transfers (Mentioned)
✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
✕Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request)
✕Meals & Drinks
✕Gratuity (Suggested)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.