- Round-Trip Flights: Enjoy convenient flights between Istanbul and your destinations for a hassle-free experience.
- Comfortable Accommodation: Overnight stay in a quality hotel for rest and relaxation.
- Expert Guidance: Learn the fascinating history of these sites with professional, knowledgeable guides.
- Small Group Experience: Benefit from a more personalized and intimate tour setting with small group sizes.
- Domestic flight tickets (from Istanbul to Izmir & from Pamukkale to Istanbul)
- Airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- 1-night hotel accommodation with breakfast
- 2-day guided Ephesus and Pamukkale tours
- Entrance tickets for the sights on the tours
- English speaking licensed tour guide on the tours
- Lunches at the local restaurants
- All trransportation as mentioned in program
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunches
- Dinner
- Entrance fee to Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the departure point 30 minutes prior the pre-advised departure time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
- We can also organize the tours in Spanish as group tours, please let us know if you have a request.
2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours From Istanbul
Day 1 – Istanbul to Izmir by Plane & Ephesus Day Tour
04:00 – You will be picked up from your Istanbul hotel and then transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. (Pick-up time may vary based on your hotel and season.)
07:00 – Depart from Istanbul to Izmir. (Departure times may vary by season and availability.)
08:10 – Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Ephesus Ancient City.
Guided Tour of Ephesus and Surroundings
- Temple of Artemis: Begin your journey at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Explore this remarkable Greco-Roman city, known as one of the best-preserved in the world.
- House of the Virgin Mary: Next, visit this sacred site, believed to be Mary’s final residence and revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- Isabey Mosque: Conclude your tour with a visit to this stunning 14th-century mosque.
After the tour, you’ll transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk for check-in.
Overnight: Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 2 – Pamukkale Day Tour & Fly back to Istanbul
Breakfast and Check-out: Enjoy breakfast before starting your adventure and check out from your hotel.
07:30 – Pick up from your Kusadasi/Selcuk hotel and then, drive to Pamukkale. It takes about 2,5 hours.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Guided Tour
Begin your exploration of this historic site, featuring remarkable ruins:
- The Necropolis: First, discover one of Anatolia’s largest ancient cemeteries, with over 1,200 meticulously preserved graves.
- Roman Bath: Then, learn about the bathing culture of the Romans as you explore the remains of this impressive structure.
- Domitian Gate: Then, marvel at the monumental gateway that served as an entrance to Hierapolis.
- Main Street & Byzantine Gate: Followingly, walk along these significant ancient pathways, where history comes alive.
Calcium Terraces
Next, admire Pamukkale’s stunning geological formations. These iconic white terraces were formed by warm spring water rich in calcium bicarbonate, creating a natural wonder like no other.
Optional Activity
For an additional charge, take a dip in Pamukkale’s ancient thermal spring pool, believed to have therapeutic properties. (Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit!)
End of the tour
Transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
19:30 – Flight departs for Istanbul. (Departure times may vary based on season and availability.)
20:45 – Arrive in Istanbul. Your transfer team will meet you and escort you back to your central hotel.
The tour ends in your hotel. We look forward to meeting you in the future again!
Natasha –
I recommended to everbody to join this tour.
Dr. Daniel –
I joined this tour with my family on 25 05 2014. It was a nice to visit those cities with a guided service that covers those places in a short time and saves your time and money. I recommend this tour to every one, specialy who has big family and travel with them.
Mclane –
One day in Istanbul, one day in Pamukkale were with full history of Byzantine and Ottoman with a professional tour guide and well understanding the history. If you would like to visit those place, recommend you to have a tour guide.
Barbara –
Historical sites of Turkey in two day is served with a tour guide. Nice to see.
Merquer –
The best of the options to visit Istanbul end Pamukkale. I liked the museum of Topkapı place, St. Sophia Museum and hierapolis ancient city.
Nancy –
Pamukkale was the best historical tour with Istanbul.
Joshua –
Istanbul and Pamukkale tour package in two days that covers the historical sites which were the most important touristical sites in Turkey.
Namaya –
It was good to join one day tour in Istanbul and one day tour in Pamukkale from Istanbul. It was good option to choose for us to visit the place with a tour guide. I like mostly Cleopatra Swimming pool in Pamakale.