Highlights
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir, bus from Denizli to Fethiye, and all hotel transfers are included.
- One night in Kusadasi/Selcuk and two nights in Fethiye, with breakfast included.
- Professional English-speaking guides for Ephesus and Pamukkale tours.
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites and experience local Turkish culture and cuisine.
Inclusions
- Flight tickets for Izmir from Istanbul
- English guided group tours in Ephesus and Pamukkale
- 1-night hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk with breakfast
- English speaking tour guide on the tours
- 2-night hotel in Fethiye with breakfast
- Lunches on the tours at the local restaurant
- Entrance fees to the sights on the tours
- Land transportation on the tours
- Airport and bus station transfers as mentioned in the program
- Parking and road tolls, and local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Dinners
- Entrance fee to Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
- Optional tours and activities in Ephesus, Pamukkale and Fethiye
Remarks
- 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.
- If you are looking for the tours in Spanish for Ephesus and Pamukkale, please kindly ask us.
- If your last place is not Fethiye we can arrange (with an additional cost) a ferry ticket to Rhodes Island in Greece or bus/flight tickets to the other destinations.
Istanbul to Ephesus Pamukkale and Fethiye Tours
Day 1 – Fly to Izmir & Ephesus Day Tour
04.00: Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir.
(The pickup time can change depending on your hotel and season.)
07.00: Flight from Istanbul to Izmir.
(Flight departure time may vary according to season and availability.)
08.10: Arrival at Izmir Airport. Meet our travel team holding a sign with your name and drive to Ephesus Ancient City. Meet your professional, knowledgeable local tour guide.
Ancient Ephesus Ruins & Virgin Mary House Tour
- Temple of Artemis: Begin the tour with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Explore the world-famous Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, the most well-preserved ancient city globally.
- Lunch Break: Enjoy a local meal.
- House of Virgin Mary: Visit this holy site, where it is believed Mary spent her final days. This site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims.
- Isabey Mosque: End the tour by visiting this historic and architecturally stunning mosque.
At the end of the Ephesus tour, transfer to your hotel. Check into the hotel and spend the night in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 2 – Pamukkale Tour & Intercity Bus to Fethiye
Morning: Breakfast and check out from your hotel.
08.00: Pick up from the hotel and meet your local tour guide. Drive to Pamukkale for a tour of the calcium terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Ancient Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Visit the Necropolis, one of Anatolia’s largest cemeteries with over 1,200 graves, the Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, and the Byzantine Gate.
- Pamukkale’s Calcium Terraces: Marvel at the white terraces formed by warm spring water rich in calcium bicarbonate, flowing at a steady 35°C (102°F).
Note: Swimming in the ancient thermal spring pool is available for an extra charge. If interested, please bring your swimming suits.
At the end of the Pamukkale tour, you will take a bus from Denizli to Fethiye which takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Fethiye.
Day 3 – Leisure Day in Fethiye
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free Day: Relax on Fethiye’s beautiful beaches or explore the town’s attractions. Optional activities include:
- Visiting Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon).
- Taking a boat trip to Butterfly Valley.
- Exploring the Lycian Rock Tombs.
Overnight in Fethiye.
Day 4 – Check-out from the Hotel in Fethiye
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Before Noon: Check out from the hotel.
The tour ends here. Thank you for choosing us!
NOTE: If you require assistance with bus, ferry, or flight tickets to other destinations, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.
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