2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul
About This Tour
Discover Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul on a 2-day tour by plane. This complete Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul includes round-trip domestic flights, hotel accommodation in Kusadasi, airport transfers, professional guided tours, lunch and museum entrance tickets. Explore ancient Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Hierapolis and Pamukkale’s famous white travertine terraces in one perfectly organized trip.
2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by Plane
Explore ancient Ephesus and the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale on a complete 2-day tour from Istanbul. Includes round-trip domestic flights, hotel accommodation, guided tours, lunches and museum entrance fees.
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Explore Ancient Ephesus & House of the Virgin Mary
✈️ Flight from Istanbul to Izmir: Take a short domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet the local transfer team and continue to the Ephesus region to begin your Full-Day Ephesus Tour.
🏛️ Temple of Artemis: Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one of the most important ancient sites near Ephesus.
🏺 Ancient City of Ephesus: Explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Turkey with your licensed English-speaking guide. Discover the Library of Celsus, Grand Theater, ancient streets and other remarkable monuments of Ephesus.
🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during your Full-Day Ephesus Tour.
⛪ House of the Virgin Mary: Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site located on Mount Koressos near ancient Ephesus and traditionally believed to have been Mary's final residence.
🏨 Transfer to Hotel: After completing your Ephesus Tour, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk for check-in and an overnight stay.
🌙 Overnight: Kusadasi or Selcuk
Day 2 — Full-Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
🏛️ Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis with your licensed English-speaking guide. Visit important sites including the Temple of Apollo, the Ancient Theater and the extensive Necropolis.
🤍 Pamukkale Travertine Terraces: Discover Pamukkale's famous white travertine terraces, created over thousands of years by mineral-rich thermal waters. Enjoy time to walk along the spectacular white formations and thermal pools.
♨️ Cleopatra Antique Pool (Optional): Enjoy the opportunity to swim in the historic thermal pool surrounded by ancient Roman columns. Entrance to Cleopatra Antique Pool is optional and available for an additional fee.
🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during your Full-Day Pamukkale Tour.
✈️ Denizli Airport Transfer & Flight to Istanbul: After completing the Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour, transfer to Denizli Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
🚐 Istanbul Airport to Hotel: Upon arrival in Istanbul, meet your transfer team at the airport and continue by private transfer to your hotel.
🕒 Approximate Hotel Drop-off: Around 22:00, depending on the confirmed return flight schedule.
What’s included
- Breakfast
- 2× Lunch
- Round-Trip Domestic Flight Tickets: Istanbul to Izmir / Denizli to Istanbul
- 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Kusadasi or Selcuk with Breakfast
- Full-Day Ephesus Tour
- Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
- Licensed English-Speaking Tour Guides
- All Airport Transfers and Transportation
- 2 Lunches During the Tours
- All Museum and Attraction Entrance Fees
Not included
- Drinks During Lunch
- Cleopatra Antique Pool Entrance (Optional)
- Personal Expenses
Tour programme
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Tour route
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Highlights
2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul with round-trip domestic flights included
Full-Day Ephesus Tour featuring ancient Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with the famous white travertine terraces
No long overnight bus journeys — travel comfortably by plane from Istanbul
1-night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi or Selcuk with breakfast included
2 lunches, museum entrance fees, airport transfers and guided tours included
Good to know
Hotel pickup in Istanbul starts at approximately 03:30 on Day 1
The 2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul includes domestic flights, airport transfers, accommodation and two full-day guided tours
Day 1 includes a Full-Day Ephesus Tour with the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
Day 2 includes a Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with the white travertine terraces and ancient Hierapolis
Swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool is optional and available for an additional entrance fee
After the Pamukkale Tour, transfer to Denizli Airport is included for your return flight to Istanbul
Arrival back at your Istanbul hotel is approximately 22:00, depending on the confirmed flight schedule
Important information
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended as the Ephesus and Pamukkale tours involve walking on ancient and uneven surfaces
- Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, especially during the summer months
- The Pamukkale travertine terraces can be wet and slippery, so please walk carefully
- Shoes must be removed when walking on designated sections of the Pamukkale white travertine terraces
- Please carry your passport or valid ID for domestic flights
- Flight times may change depending on airline schedules and operational conditions
- The order of visits during the Full-Day Ephesus Tour and Full-Day Pamukkale Tour may change depending on local conditions
- Cleopatra Antique Pool entrance and swimming are optional and not included in the tour price
Pick-up & Drop-off
- Private transfer from your Istanbul hotel to the airport at approximately 03:30 AM
- Private transfer from Istanbul Airport back to your hotel at approximately 22:00
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Reviews (1)
Alexandra L.
his is my second visit to Turkey, and unfortunately, during my first trip, I didn’t have the chance to explore Ephesus and Pamukkale. For history enthusiasts, I highly recommend the Ephesus and Pamukkale tour package. It’s a must-do when visiting Turkey. A special thanks to Gamze, who was incredibly helpful from start to finish. Thanks to her, I had a very comfortable and well-organized trip. The hotel she selected for me was exceptionally clean, centrally located, and absolutely lovely. Thank you so much for making my experience unforgettable!
