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2 Days - Ephesus & Pamukkale from, to Istanbul

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hotel to Izmir - Selcuk (Ancient Ephesus)

    Hotel to Izmir - Selcuk (Ancient Ephesus)
    Start point
    Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey (Pick up available from Sultanahmet, Taksim, Besiktas and Sisli, 06:00)
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Efe Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit House of Virgin Mary
    • Guided tour of Ancient Ephesus archaeological site
    • Visit Temple of Artemis (Artemision) ruins
    Landmarks
    House of Virgin Mary
    Ancient Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis (Artemision)
  3. Day 2

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale - Istanbul

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale - Istanbul
    End point
    Sultanahmet Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey (Returns to the original departure point)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pamukkale travertine terraces and thermal pools
    • Guided tour of Ancient city of Hierapolis
    • Visit Hierapolis Necropolis and Sacred Pool
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Ancient city of Hierapolis

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  • Escape7595645.0•November 2025
    The tour was really nice, we learnt a lot from the guide, named Ugur. He knows many things about the places we...
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  • 702arturof5.0•December 2025
    We went to Ephesus with Funda and it was incredible. Great pacing, great direction, very friendly attitude. It was...
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  • marthabB6386PA5.0•December 2025
    We had an amazing experience. Funda our tour guide was very knowledgeable and amazing. She explained everything so...
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  • Songdoc5.0•December 2025
    Our guide (Funda) spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. We did the one-day Ephesus tour and it was...
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    Bryan5.0•November 2022
    The tour set up was excellent. We could have used more days in Turkiye as the country surprised us with its...
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    Tour5.0•July 2020
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    Zoe

    Asked on September 1st, 2025

    I would like a tour Istandul in one day then Ephesus and Capadocia. Total 5 days

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    • Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      We may arrange the following itinerary: 10th October: Treasures of Istanbul Tour / Flight to Cappadocia / Overnight in Cappadocia. 1th October: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour. 12th October: Underground Cities of Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir / Overnight in Kuşadası. 13th October: Pamukkale Tour / Overnight in Kuşadası. 14th October: Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul / End of our services. The total price is 3,000 USD for 2 people (1,500 USD per person). Included: 3 domestic flight tickets, 4 nights accommodation (BB basis), English-speaking guided tours, Lunch during tours, Airport transfers (on a shared basis). Not included: Admission tickets, Beverages during lunch, Dinners, Personal expenses.

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    Kyle

    Asked on September 20th, 2022

    Is it possible to meet Ancient Ephesus tour group at the Izmir airport on Oct 25 or in Ephesus that same day, then do the 2-day tour and return to Istanbul with the group on Oct 26?

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    • Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written September 2022

      Yes, you can meet the guide and group in Izmir Airport on Oct 25th and join the tour from Airport. And return to Istanbul on Oct 26th. We can reduce not used domestic flight tickets from the price which is 40USD per person.

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      Jenny

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      Is it possible to fly to Cappadocia instead of Istanbul at the end of the trip?

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      Would you be able to quote for the trip to start from IST 8th September and end the second day with the flight to ASR on the 9th Sep night? for two people?

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