From Istanbul: 2-Day Ephesus, Pamukkale, & Hierapolis Tour
ID: GYG408861-742084
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Country: Turkey
Description
Travel to the archeological sites in Ephesus and Hierapolis with this 2-day tour with flights from Istanbul. Soak in the Pamukkale hot springs and enjoy lunches, breakfast, and a hotel stay.
Discover the ancient cities of Ephesus and Hierapolis on this two-day trip from Istanbul. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus where you can see the Temple of Artemis. Experience the beauty of the natural white terraces created by mineral deposits at the hot springs in Pamukkale.
Stay overnight in the town of Selcuk or Kusadasi. Treat yourself to breakfast at the hotel. Try authentic Turkish food with lunch at two local restaurants during your tours.
Day 1:
Be picked from your accommodation in Istanbul and relax on the drive to the airport. Enjoy a comfortable flight to the city of Izmir. Meet your guide at the airport and drive to the tour provider's office in the town of Selcuk. Take a break with lunch in a local restaurant.
Continue to the archeological site at Ephesus to start your guided tour. Walk through the ancient streets and see one of the wonders of the ancient world at the Temple of Artemis. View the façade of one of the largest libraries from Roman times at the Library of Celsus.
Stop at the House of the Virgin Mary where the religious figure is said to have spend her last days. See the remains of an old Roman Amphitheater. Learn about these ruins from your local guide. Drive to your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi where you can rest for the evening.
Day 2:
In the morning, be picked up by your guide from your hotel. Enjoy the scenic Turkish countryside on the drive to Pamukkale. Hear about area and culture from your guide. Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before starting your tour of the ruins of Hierapolis.
Stroll to the remains of a massive Roman amphitheater that once held an audience of 15,000. Admire the marble staircase at the Greek Temple of Apollo. Watch as your guide points out all the significant structures in the archeological site of Hierapolis.
Take off your shoes and walk along the white terraces of Pamukkale. Dip your feet in the natural hot springs. Swim amid the ruins of a temple in Cleopatra's Pool. Have some free time in the afternoon to explore on your own.
Take it easy on the ride back to the airport where you can catch your flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your accommodation in Istanbul.
Highlights
- Take a refreshing swim in a pool that was a gift from Marc Anthony to Cleopatra
- Step back in time as you explore the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Marvel at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, a wonder of the ancient world
- See where the biblical figure of Mary was thought to have spent her last days
- Walk in the natural terraces that have formed from mineral deposits at Pamukkale
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For this tour guests should be able to walk for about half a mile on a travertine without shoes
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or a negative test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
Pickup is from your hotel lobby.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
