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From Istanbul: 2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour by Bus

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₹ 39,668 per adult

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Let's travel to Ephesus and Pamukkale on a 2-day bus tour. Spend your days seeing the ancient city Ephesus, Artemis Temple, Virgin Mary's house and more till Pamukkale thermal waterfalls!

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Duration 2.5 day

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Itinerary

How is it sound like that enjoying a whirlwind tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale on a 2-day trip from Istanbul? You will travel by overnight bus, and your journey approximately lasts long 10-hour. When you arrive your 2 full days exploration begins in the region. First stop: the Temple of Artemis and the Virgin Mary's home. After some resting day in your hotel, you will travel to Hierapolis to see its necropolis and other ruins. The last stop: visit the thermal springs of Pamukkale, before beginning your return trip to Istanbul. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Istanbul - Selcuk - Ephesus - Kusadasi (Meals: L) Upon your arrival in Ephesus, you will be met at the bus station and transferred to Selcuk for a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. Visit the former site of the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, then stop for lunch. After, stop at the house of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life, and then continue on to see Isa Bey Mosque. In the afternoon, you will be taken back to your accommodation in Kusadasi, where you will have free time. Day 2: Kusadasi - Hierapolis-Pamukkale - Istanbul (Meals: B, L) In the morning, travel to Hierapolis-Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop on the way at a 4-star hotel for lunch and swimming in thermal waters. See the ancient city of Hierapolis, formerly a home to baths and location of a well-preserved necropolis. Then spend time in Pamukkale, a center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Finally, return to your hotel to gather your belongings before heading on the overnight bus back to Istanbul.

Highlights

Tour the ancient city of Ephesus
See the house of the Virgin Mary
Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Admire the Isa Bey Mosque
Soak in the hot springs in Pamukkale

Know before you go

• The tour price is per person sharing a double/twin room. The single supplement is €50.

Includes


Accommodation in 3-star hotels or similar boutique hotels Meal services during the tour as noted in the itinerary Transportation by major companies with air-conditioned buses Professional licensed guiding services Entrance fees to the museums during guided tours Stops at shopping facilities (if timing allows)

Reviews from other travelers

Saiju

5 /5

(Written on 2018-08-25)

Recommendable! Nice tour accommodating tour guide! Great time! Thanks!

Genevieve

4 /5

(Written on 2018-12-31)

It can be confusing once you reach Kusadasi. You just have to be patient and wait for the pickup. We enjoyed the Pamukkale tour the most. The Ephesus one was also interesting.

Jason

5 /5

(Written on 2019-08-08)

I had a great time. Communication as to exactly what to do & expect could have been better/clearer, but guides were great, people were helpful and tour itself was fantastic.

Gabor

5 /5

(Written on 2019-04-14)

Excellent tour with wonderful activities and places! The guide was also excellent, thank you!

MJ - United States

4 /5

(Written on 2023-08-20)

Rory - Canada

4 /5

(Written on 2020-02-15)

MASAKI

3 /5

(Written on 2019-08-13)

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