Pamukkale & Ephesus From Istanbul – Day 1
Flight to Denizli Airport: On the day of this tour, early in the morning, a vehicle will drive you from your hotel in Istanbul towards the airport. After a 1-hour flight, you will arrive at Denizli airport. An assigned tour guide will welcome you and the tour in Pamukkale starts.

Cotton Castle: The first stop of this tour will take place at the Cotton Castle. This white limestone mountain is one of the most impressive natural wonders of Turkey. On the edges of the mountain, there are terraces filled with thermal water. Cotton Castle receives thousands of tourists every year who want to swim into the thermal springs and receive their therapeutic benefits.

Hierapolis Ancient City: Then, you will continue with some sightseeing in the area. More precisely, you will visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and learn interesting facts about the history of this place. During antiquity, Hierapolis used to be a healing and spiritual centre due to the hot springs that the area has. Nowadays, visitors can observe the ancient theatre, a necropolis, the Roman baths and other interesting structures of the settlement.

Karahayit Red Springs: After spending some time in Hierapolis, you will then continue your exploration at the thermal springs of Karahayit. The temperature of the water is above the average water temperature of other hot springs in Pamukkale. There, you may enjoy the serenity of the setting and snap some beautiful photos of the landscape.

Lunch: A lunch break follows at a local restaurant in order to enjoy a tasty meal and relax after your tour.

Kusadasi: During the afternoon, the bus will drive you towards Kusadasi in order to spend your night at a hotel. In Kusadasi, during the afternoon, you are free to spend your time as you wish.

Pamukkale & Ephesus Overnight Tour – Day 2
Breakfast: The 2nd day of this excursion begins with a healthy and tasty breakfast at the hotel. After check out from the rooms, get ready for an exciting and informative exploration in Ephesus.

Ephesus Ancient City: The first stop of the day will be in the ancient city of Ephesus. During antiquity, Ephesus was the second largest city after Rome and one of the most important ones in terms of trade and culture. The city features many impressive structures and ruins to observe. While walking around the archaeological site, the tour guide will provide an interesting briefing about the history and the importance of Ephesus. An interesting highlight is that, the Temple of Artemis used to be there during the ancient times. The temple is one of the wonders of the ancient world but nowadays, visitors are able to observe just few ruins.

House of Virgin Mary: After this sightseeing experience, you will visit another important site, the House of Virgin Mary. Surrounded by the serenity of nature, this house was the one where Virgin Mary spent her last days. It is one of the most important sites for the Christian population and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Isabey Mosque: The last stop of this 2nd day will take place at the Isabey Mosque. This mosque is one of the most important ones in the area and the tour guide will explain everything you need to know about it. It is also an exquisite example of Turkish Anatolian architecture as it features an interesting and impressive design.

Flight to Istanbul: During the afternoon, a fully air conditioned bus will drive you towards Izmir airport. From there, you will enjoy a comfortable flight to Istanbul.

Return: When you arrive, you will be transferred your hotel. This 2-day exploration in Pamukkale and Ephesus finishes during the evening when you return to your hotel full of great memories.