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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul

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About this activity

Relax on an early morning flight to Izmir. Discover what remains of one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world, the Temple of Artemis. Take a fully guided tour of the ruins of Ephesus. See the last dwelling place and tomb of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. Spend the evening in the beautiful of Kusadasi near the sea. Learn all about the ancient city of Hierapolis. Walk through the famous white travertines. Take a dip in the thermally heated Cleopatra’s Pool to prolong your youth. Zip back to Istanbul on an evening flight. Don’t miss two of the most famous sites in Turkey!

Highlights

    What's included

    • Round trip flight with taxes
    • Full travel insurance
    • Hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk with breakfast
    • Lunch
    • 2 full day tour (Profesionel tour guide,Lunch,transferportation (max 15 pax) and all entrance fees.
    • All airport transfers

    Not included

    • Personal expenses
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Tips to driver and guide

    Itinerary

    Istanbul to Izmir by flight and Ephesus tour

    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.

      4 hoursAdmission free

    2. 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.

      1 hourAdmission included

    3. 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,

      1 hourAdmission included

    4. Temple of Hadrian

      1 hourAdmission included

    5. Trajan Fountain

      1 hourAdmission included

    6. 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.

      1 hourAdmission included

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

      1 hourAdmission included

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

      1 hourAdmission included

    9. 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/selcuk.

      1 hourAdmission free

    Pamukkale and Hierapolis (Ancient City) Tour and Flight back to Istanbul

    1. 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.

      4 hoursAdmission free

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

      1 hourAdmission included

    3. 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.

      1 hourAdmission included

    4. 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.

      1 hourAdmission included

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 1990 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 30 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized (15 kg is the max. limit) or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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