2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

2 days (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Ephesus and Pamukkale on this overnight tour from Istanbul. Traveling with a small group of just 15 people or fewer means you'll get personalized attention from your guide as you learn about the ancient history of these sites. Your guide will lead tours of each UNESCO World Heritage Site and be available to answer any questions. Accommodations, and some meals are included.

Flights from Denizli(Pamukkale) to Istanbul; flights from Istanbul to Ephesus
One breakfast and two lunches included
All Airport Transfers
Entrances to sites and museums included

What's Included

Breakfast
1 Night Accommodation
Professional Licensed Guides
Flights from Istanbul to Izmir(Ephesus)
Flights from Denizli(Pamukkale) to Istanbul
All Airport Transfers
Enterance Fees to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
Air-conditioned vehicle
2 Local Tours; in Ephesus and Pamukkale
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)
Personal Expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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End point

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Itinerary

Day 1

Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour from Istanbul

5 Stops

Sultanahmet Square (Pass By)

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

İlayda Hotel (Pass By)

Accommodation: This day includes staying in a Hotel at Kusadasi Town.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Pamukkale Terraces & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour

5 Stops

İlayda Hotel

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cleopatra Pools

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Denizli Çardak Airport

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pick up and Drop off services available from the Hotels which is located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim Regions. While booking this package, please indicate your Istanbul Hotel. The travelers who stay out of the pick-up & drop off zone may handle their own transportation to/from the Airport.
After we received your booking, our team will contact you to request copies of your passports in order to book your domestic flights. Please send us the copies of your passports as soon as possible to complete your reservation, this is very important to have a smooth-running operation. Your reservation may be canceled or operational disruptions may occur due to information not sent on time. Our company is not responsible for such situations.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 65 reviews

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Didn’t meet expectations

Sara_S, Apr 2024

My husband and I were excited to explore Ephesus and Pamukkale after we had done a tour of Cappadocia. The tour manager maintained good communication for the coordination of the trip. We flew to Izmir from Istanbul and met the driver who drove us to Ephesus. Our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She took us to the House of Mary and the Ephesus ruins. We had a delicious lunch. After lunch however, we drove by some sites that were under repair. I felt like the tour was misleading and could have updated their schedule to include some other sites. The last part of the day, we went to a leather factory where I thought we would be learning how leather is made but instead, it turned out to be a very bizarre “runway” show and following that, we were taken to an area where they were selling overpriced leather goods for $500 USD+. Later, We were dropped off at a 3 star hotel which wasn’t anything impressive but the views were very nice. The next day, we drove to Pamukkale from Ephesus and had a different tour guide and driver. Pamukkale was not as impressive as it seemed on social media. We were short on time so we didn’t see much on the second day of our tour. We did have a nice buffet lunch however. Overall, we were not that impressed with this tour and would not recommend. It was not worth the money we spent.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Sara, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. There is nothing hidden in our itineraries. It is clearly stated all the Hotels, Tours, Flight Timings, visits, and local workshops, etc... Local Workshops is entirely optional. For those who wish to experience this cultural activity, we recommend the local workshop upon their request and ensure they have the opportunity to experience it. In our discussion with your guide, he mentioned that you wanted to learn about the Leathers, and he accordingly recommended a place for that. We want to make it clear that every traveler is unique, with different desires, different perspectives, and different preferences. If you review all our comments, you will see that hundreds, even thousands, of travelers have praised the Turkish Leathers. The fact that thousands of people loved it does not mean you have to love it too. Or the fact that they did not find it to be a hard sale does not mean you have to think the same way. However, it is strange to blame us and punish us with a bad review for this. After all, you have booked a travel package that specifies all inclusions & exclusions. And, we exactly brought everything as correct as written on the itinerary. What exactly is the mistake we made here? Best regards, Kadir K

Excellent Experience!

Samir_K, Aug 2023

The tour was well planned and the office manager and tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Overall, an excellent experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Guest, We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your TripAdvisor review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are thrilled to receive such positive remarks Your support and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional visit. Warmest Regards Iglesias Tour Turkey Team