Tour Overview
2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul is planned as a 2 Days / 1 Night journey linking Ephesus, Pamukkale. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Izmir, Pamukkale, Hierapolis. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Highlights: House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ruins, Celsus Library, Temple of Artemis, Şirince Village
Start your adventure with a morning flight to İzmir and a private transfer to Selçuk. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary spent her final years. Walk through the magnificent Ephesus ruins and the iconic Celsus Library, then enjoy a delicious local lunch. Discover the ancient Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and end the day in the charming Greek village of Şirince, famous for its narrow streets and traditional wines. Return to your hotel in Kuşadası for the night.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Highlights: Pamukkale White Terraces, Hierapolis, Temple of Apollo, Roman Theatre, Thermal Baths
After breakfast, journey to Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dazzling white terraces. Enjoy lunch before exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis, featuring the Temple of Apollo, a well-preserved Roman Theatre, historic Necropolis, and thermal baths used since Roman times. After your tour, transfer to Denizli Airport for your return flight to Istanbul, concluding an enriching 2-day experience.
What's Included
Included
- 🏨 Accommodation 1 night accommodation in a carefully selected 4-star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 🏛️ Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour 02-Day Regular Small Group Tour covering Ephesus and Pamukkale, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
- ✈️ Domestic Flights Flights from Istanbul to Izmir and Denizli to Istanbul. Each ticket includes 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of hand luggage.
- 🚐 Transportation & Transfers Private transfers from/to airports and hotels throughout the tour with a private car.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support A professionally organized Ephesus & Pamukkale tour package including hotel accommodation, domestic flights, private airport and hotel transfers, professional English-speaking guiding, and carefully coordinated travel arrangements.
Not Included
- ✈️ International Flights International flight tickets to and from Turkey.
- 🍽️ Meals & Beverages Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🎟️ Optional Visits & Services Visits, activities, and services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🧳 Personal Expenses Personal expenses during the tour.
- 💰 Tips & Gratuities Tips for drivers, guides, and other services.