Overview
This tour gives you a chance to visit the most popular destinations of Western Turkey in 2 days with private tour guides and private service. Pamukkale and Ephesus will be visited with local tour guides who can expand your vision regarding history in each site with experiences of ancient people in Anatolia since the early periods of the pre-historic era.
This is an opportunity to focus on the sites that interest you more than the rest and customize your experience accordingly with your private historian guide.
This tour is offered in some other languages rather than English as well.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Museum/Attraction Tickets
Accommodation/Hotels(4 or 5 stars)
2 Days Private Tour In Ephesus&Pamukkale
Parking fees
Domestic Flight Tickets - Economy Class
Private Transportation and 4 Private Airport Transfers
Lunch, Dinner and Drinks
Personal Expenses
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 From Istanbul to Izmir(Ephesus), Ancient City of Ephesus
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Istanbul
4 hours
You will be picked up from your hotel by our driver and transferred to the airport for a flight to Izmir. (Exact pick-up time will be advised upon booking)
Upon your arrival in Izmir, you will be met by our team at the airport holding a name board, and transferred to Ephesus Ancient Town to meet your guide and start your Private Ephesus Tour. -
Ancient City of Ephesus
3 hours Admission ticket included
Sights to see: Temple of Artemis, Great Theater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus, Harbor Street of Ancient City.
Explore the stunning ruins of Ephesus on a full-day sightseeing tour. Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, and perhaps the best place in the world to get a feeling of what life was like in Roman times. Walk along its remarkably well-preserved marble streets, flanked by columns, temples, and fountains.
See fascinating ancient structures such as the Temple of Hadrian, the stunning facade of the Library of Celsius, and the Great Theater. Your expert guide will provide you with information about the many remarkable sites you encounter throughout the day. -
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
30 min Admission ticket included
The House of the Virgin Mary lies just beyond Ephesus. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought here by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days in this house.
A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered. The Vatican has since recognized the site as the final resting place of the Virgin. -
Kusadasi
30 min
After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 2 Hierapolis & Pamukkale, flight back to Istanbul
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Hierapolis & Pamukkale
9 hours Admission ticket included
You will be transferred to Pamukkale with a private van to meet your guide to be informed about the history of Pamukkale and the natural travertines before discovering the ancient city and the calcium pools.
Sights to see: Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple.. -
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
1 hour Admission ticket included
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famed destination since Roman times! Enjoy the amazing calcium-rich hot springs, and the famed white outdoor pools and soak up not just healthy waters but also historical traditions.
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Cleopatra Pools
1 hour Admission ticket included
Please take your swimsuit with you to enjoy the natural pool which is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with an ornate roof held up with Doric columns.
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30 min Admission ticket included
Its stunning architecture, friezes, and location make it one of the best-preserved theaters in Turkey. At its peak, it would have had a seating capacity of over 10,000 people. While there was also a suburban theater that has been nearly completely destroyed by earthquakes, it is this main central theater that encompasses the majesty of this once prosperous ancient city.
After the tour transfer to the airport for the Istanbul flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 3 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- The flights will be booked in the most convenient way does not matter which airport in Istanbul(IST or SAW).
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2 Days Private Tour in Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul
How long does 2 Days Private Tour in Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Accommodation/Hotels(4 or 5 stars)
- 2 Days Private Tour In Ephesus&Pamukkale
- Parking fees
- Domestic Flight Tickets - Economy Class
- Private Transportation and 4 Private Airport Transfers
What's not included?
- Lunch, Dinner and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ancient City of Ephesus, Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Kusadasi, Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Cleopatra Pools.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Guided Istanbul Tours
