2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Istanbul to Izmir by flight and Ephesus tour⌄

   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.

   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.

   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,

   Temple of Hadrian

   Trajan Fountain

   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.

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

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

   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.

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight at Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk

2. 2Pamukkale and Hierapolis (Ancient City) Tour and Flight back to Istanbul⌄

   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.

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

   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.

   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.

   Meals: Lunch