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₹ 39,668 per adult
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)
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