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Take a 2-day tour from Istanbul to explore the wonders of both Ephesus and Pamukkale. Fly to Izmir and discover the Temple of Artemis, the Ephesus ruins, and the Virgin Mary's tomb. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch and unwind in Kusadas by the sea. On the second day, explore Hierapolis, stroll through the white travertines, and relax in Cleopatra's Pool. Return to Istanbul on an evening flight.

Day 1

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and take you to the airport for a one hour flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Once you arrive, we will pick you up from the airport and take you to our office in Selcuk Town. At 9:30 We pick you up then your guide lead you to your vehicle. During drive to Ephesus, your guide gives you a brief introduction and provide information about the area and country.

Selcuk

As you arrive into Ephesus, you will first see the Magnesia Gate, a marvelous example of ancient architecture that once stood tall as an entrance to the city. 


Ancient City of Ephesus

We will then begin a downhill walk with your guide into the city’s ruins. The route will take you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library,


Bibliotheque de Celsus

Temple of Hadrian

Trajan's Fountain

and the Great Theater. The theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, it is still used today for the local spring festival. It once had seating space for 24,000 people, and it is believed to be the site where St Paul preached to the Ephesians.


Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu

After our tour of Ephesus, we will drive to the Virgin Mary House and then enjoy some delicious Turkish cuisine at lunch


Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Following lunch we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 


The Temple of Artemis

Then we we will drive to Sirince village, one of the famous and old greek village.The tour will finish after visiting Sirince and your guide will then drop you off to the your hotel in Kuşadası.

Sirince

Day 2

We pick you up from your hotel in Kuşadasi then your guide lead you to vehicle. During 3 hours drive to Pamukkale, your guide gives you a brief introduction and provide information about the area and country. On arrival we have lunch at one of the local restaurants before beginning our tour.


Pamukkale

After lunch, We enter from the top of the site in Hierapolis Ancient City exploring the gymnasium, 


Hierapolis & Pamukkale

Then we will see the Amphitheatre theatre that had a capacity of 15,000 people and the Temple of Apollo. As we walk through Hierapolis the guide will point out and explain all of the significant structures along the way. 


Pamukkale Theater

Afterwards, we will take off our shoes and walk along the white terraces of Pamukkale. We can dip our feet in the natural hot springs or head up to the man made hot spring baths and take a swim. In the afternoon we have free time. then our guide will bring you to airport for your flight to istanbul. Upon arrival at istanbul We will pick you up from airport and transfer to your hotel in istanbul.
*Guests must be able to walk approx. 0.5 miles over the travertines without shoes.
*We advise you to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable swimsuit with you.

2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

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