From Istanbul: Ephesus and Pamukkale 2-Day Trip with FlightsFrom Istanbul: Ephesus an Pamukkale 2-Day Trip with Flights
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国家: Turkey
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2 天
描述
Ephesus and Pamukkale, this 2-day trip is a perfect choice. The tour includes pickup from hotel in istanbul and drop bacj return flights from Istanbul.
Day 1: Fly to Izmir from Istanbul – Ephesus Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at Izmir airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Selçuk. In Selçuk, you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus.
You will tour visiting House of Virgin Mary where she may have spent the last days of her life and died. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Paul VI was the first pope to visit this place in the 1960's. Later, in the 1980's, during his visit, Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary has a pilgrimage place for Christians. It is also visited by Muslims who recognize Mary as the mother of one of their prophets. Every year, on August 15th a ceremony is organized to commemorate Mary's Assumption, Then we go on exploring Odeion, Goddess Rome temple, Hadrian temple, Divine Ceasar temple, Pollia and Trajan fountains, Celsius library, more than thousand year old public toilets, Ephesus Theatre, harbour street and many other highlights of town of Ephesus. Before visiting the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and which made the city earn the title Servant of The Goddess we have our lunch at a local restaurant,
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for check-in.
Day 2: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Fly back to Istanbul
After breakfast around 07:15-07:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel. You will then begin the Pamukkale tour with a drive to Pamukkale which will be around 3 hours. En route to Pamukkale. Upon arrival around 11:45 am, the group will be first taken to have lunch., Around 13:00 pm you will begin your guided tour of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis area with a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also, you will visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area on your own. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale antique pools (at your own expense) during this free time. The tour guide will inform you about the exact meeting point and time. At the end of the tour around approximately 16:00 pm, you will be transferred to the airport for a late evening flight back to Istanbul and drop to your hotel in Istanbul. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
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.
亮点
- Ancient City of Ephesus; House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis; Basilica of Saint John
- Swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs and see the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
导游语言
重要信息
On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person.
We provide Free pick up from all Airports in Istanbul and Centerally located hotels in Istanbul.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
包括
- Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only).
- Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir and from Denizli or Izmir to Istanbul only.
- 1 night in Kusadasi at a Boutique hotel or 4-star hotel including breakfast.
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch.
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
- Local taxes and service charges
不包括
- NOT INCLUDED:
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
- Entrance to Sacred Pools is not included
- Antique pool in Pamukkale. However, please note that there is an extra charge that you will have to pay directly at your own expense before entry to the pools.
- Drinks with lunch are an additional expense
- Dinner is an additional expense
- Gratuities are optional and not included
- Travel insurance (recommended).
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