2 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul with Flights

Our team will pick you up from your Istanbul Hotels around 04:00 - 04:30 am and then transfer you to Istanbul Airport. When you arrive to the airport, you make your self-check-in and take your flight to Izmir(Ephesus).

Upon landing to Izmir Airport, our team will meet you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, after an hour's transfer to the Ephesus, will meet the rest of the group and start your Full-Day Tour.

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During the day, you are going to visit places below;

• Ephesus Ruins (Approx. 2 hours) • House of Virgin Mary (Approx. 1 hour) • Temple of Artemis (Approx. 20 minutes) • Local Handicraft-Gallery (depending on interest) • Isabey Mosque (Panoramic View in a distance) • Basilica of St. John (Panoramic View in a distance) • Selcuk Castle (Panoramic View in a distance) Midday, we will have our Lunch and during the tour, you will also have a chance to explore famous local handicrafts made by the villager ladies.

6 horas•Entrada incluída

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Kuşadası. This charming coastal town is perfect for an evening of exploration. You can stroll through its narrow streets, enjoy a delightful dinner by the seaside, or visit local markets to find unique souvenirs for your loved ones. Kuşadası’s captivating views and welcoming atmosphere will ensure a memorable end to your day.

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Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Today the area is one of the foremost tourism resorts thanks to its Pamukkale travertines, accommodation facilities, thermal baths and natural and historical assets.

To discover this amazing town and its hot springs you will meet your guide at the reception of your hotel in Selcuk / Kusadasi in the morning 07:30am . and drive to Pamukkale which takes around three and a half hours. We start our tour by having our open buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Pamukkale. After the lunch our next step will be the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site which differs from all other ancient cities in being located, not on earth or rock, but on solid limestone layers formed by limestone water that flowed for centuries over this raised level plateau.

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"Hierapolis" means "sacred city" and the city was given this name because of the large number of temples it had Today, the theatre, the Apollo temple and the Necropolis are the most important places to see in Hierapolis.

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During the tour you will see the Necropolis (Cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, and the Main Street, Byzantium Gate. Then, you will walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by running warm water that contains calcium. The temperature of the water is about 35 Celcius. You will have the chance to see the gleaming white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, located next to the ruins of Hierapolis. The extraordinary effect is created when water from the not springs loses carbon dioxide as it flows down the slopes, leaving deposits of limestone. The layers of white calcium carbonate, built up in steps on the plateau, gave the site the name Pamukkale (cotton castle) You will be given free time to swim in antique Cleopatra’s Pool ( OPTIONAL)

5 horas•Entrada incluída

Please, do not forget to bring your swimwear. During your walk on travertines mind your steps to avoid injuries. Summer period is hot and dry so please take your hat and sunscreen with you.

40 minutos•Entrada não incluída

At the end of the tour you will be dropped back to Denizli Airport and flight back to Istanbul, We will meet you and drop you back to your hotel.

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