Ephesus Day Tour

You will be picked up at 05:00 from your hotel early in the morning and transfer to the airport for a one-hour Turkish Airlines flight to Izmir. Upon arrival in Izmir, we will meet you at the airport exit with your name and transfer to our office in Selcuk town (where the ancient city of Ephesus is located) for a full day Ephesus tour (small group tour).

Artemis Temple is a temple dedicated to Artemis ( one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World) One of the largest amphitheatres in the world, the Celsius Library, which is still operational, a plethora of beautiful remnants from the ancient city, and the House of the Virgin Mary, her final residence. Transfer to the airport for a one-hour flight back to Istanbul at the end of the tour.

Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul

Ephesus Tour: What is Offered?

• Travel insurance
• All airport transfers
• Round trip flight tickets with all taxes
• Small group day tour with English and Spanish guide
• Lunch
• Transportation and all entrance fees

Ephesus

The old city of Ephesus has been wonderfully preserved, and visiting during the winter allows you to view the ruins without having to rush. This city was once the epicentre of trade and religion, and it still exudes opulence with its numerous temples, homes, and basilicas. Ephesus, curiously, was one of the seven Asian churches named in the Book of Revelations.

Pamukkale

Pamukkale is known as the “Cotton Castle.” During the winter, you can see mineral-rich hot pools and the ruins of the ancient city Hierapolis, which is an astonishing and breathtaking sight. It is regarded as one of the world’s most prized views. The hot pools are built organically in the shape of terraces. If you plan on taking a swim in the pool, make sure you have some additional clothing with you.

Best Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

From Istanbul, take a 2-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour. Spend two wonderful days in Turkey taking in some of the must-see attractions. Explore Ephesus’ old city and the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world’s Seven Wonders. Pamukkale’s thermal hot springs will keep you young, and Cleopatra’s Pool will keep you young. This vacation is jam-packed with excitement and gorgeous locations to see, so don’t miss out!

2 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour: Day 1

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to the airport for your one-hour flight to Izmir. We will meet you at the airport with your name on it and bring you to our office in Selcuk town when you arrive in Izmir. You will embark for the daily Ephesus trip at 9:30 a.m. You will be given a fully guided tour of the ruins when you arrive.

During the tour, you will view the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Historic Wonders of the World), the Amphitheater, the Celsius Library (which is still operational), ancient city remains, and the House of the Virgin Mary, which was her final residence.

Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour: Day 2

We pick you up from your accommodation in Kuşadasi and take you to the car with your guide. Your guide will give you a quick introduction and provide facts about the area and country throughout the 3 hour trip to Pamukkale. Before starting our tour, we have lunch at one of the local restaurants. After lunch, we will explore the gymnasium at the top of the site in Hierapolis Ancient City, followed by the Amphitheatre theatre with a seating capacity of 15,000 people and the Temple of Apollo. The guide will point out and discuss all of the important structures as we stroll through Hierapolis.

After that, we’ll take off our shoes and wander along Pamukkale’s white terraces. We may either soak our feet in the natural hot springs or swim in the man-made hot spring spas. We have free time in the afternoon. After the tour, we’ll transport you to the airport for your one-hour flight back to Istanbul. We’ll drive you back to your hotel once you’ve arrived. *Guests must be able to walk 0.5 miles on the travertines without shoes. We recommend that you bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and a comfortable swimwear.

What is Offered?

• All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
• Round trip flight with taxes
• Transportation max 15 person
• Full travel insurance
• 2 full day tour (Profesionel tour guide,Lunch,transferportation (max 15 pax) and all entrance fees.
• Boutique hotel with breakfast or 4-star hotel in Kusadasi with breakfast and dinner (optional)
• All meals mentioned by the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner).

2 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

Ephesus is a city in Western Turkey with a coastline on the Aegean Sea and is not far from Izmir, one of Turkey’s major provinces. Unless you are doing a shore trip, the easiest way to get to Ephesus is via fly because Izmir has an airport and there are frequent flights from nearby cities as well as some international flights. Then it’s around an hour’s drive from Izmir to Ephesus. Because public transit is insufficient, you will require transportation to visit Izmir.

Although audio guides are available to borrow, because the ruins are mostly ruined and not in the same condition as they once were, visiting with a guide is usually beneficial in order to envision the town properly and completely comprehend the facts beyond the fundamentals. The Library of Celsus, the Curetes Way, the Terraced Houses, and the Temple of Artemis are just a few of the must-see attractions. During your personalised guided tour of Ephesus, you can ask the questions to the guide in Ephesus that intrigue you and listen to the mythology of the ancient city’s diverse culture and history.

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As previously said, the tour lasts approximately three hours, allowing you to spend nearly another half day exploring the surrounding area. Getting a guide and a vehicle makes this much easier, as it allows you to see the Virgin Mary’s House and drive to the picturesque historical Sirince Village, where you may sample the famed fruit wines. On the route to Sirince, Selcuk will be the finest spot to stop for lunch; here you may find some of the tastiest lamb skewers you’ve ever had. Thus, it becomes essential to have a guide in Ephesus with you.

Before the epidemic, the Ancient City of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by an average of 1 million tourists per year, began to restore to its former glory. Tourists are returning to the region, according to Cengiz Topal, director of the Ephesus Archaeological Museum. By the end of the year, we expect this figure to reach around 600,000. Our overall number of visitors was roughly 380,000 last year. We estimate that we will end the year with a 50 percent rise.

According to Topal, the entrance of cruise ships has had an impact on the number of guests. Our visitor potential began to grow with the entrance of cruise ships. We’ve learnt that there will be a lot of ship traffic in the ports of Kusadasi and Izmir next year. As a result, we anticipate a significant increase. Due to the epidemic, a number of sites were prohibited, and people were unable to achieve their basic needs, such as socialisation and access to cultural areas. After that, we believe the number of visitors will continue to rise.

2 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

Rany Andrew, a cruise ship visitor who visited Ancient City of Ephesus, stated,

“This is my first time in Turkey. I absolutely love it. People are amazing. The culture is beautiful. The historical texture in the Ancient City of Ephesus is very beautiful. There is a lot to learn here.”

Tourist guide Tivana Blatmaz of Russia said,

“Today we have a group. We tell them about Ephesus. There’s a very big ship here. We’re very happy. There was a decrease in the crowd due to coronavirus. Now we’re all vaccinated. I hope we will be better off.”

Matrew Minaen, a Ukrainian who claims to have ridden his motorcycle across the world, stated,

“This is the third time I have come here. I like to travel. There are many tourists in Ephesus. There are very large historical buildings.”