Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Denizli - Pamukkale
Your hotel picks you up early for the drive to Istanbul airport, then you'll fly to Denizli where your guide meets you on arrival. From there, it's a scenic drive out to Pamukkale, where those white terraces with thermal waters come into view. You can walk barefoot through the mineral pools if you want, feeling the warm water underfoot. Next you'll head to Hierapolis to see the ancient ruins, including the Roman theater and Cleopatra's Pool where you can actually swim. There's lunch with local cuisine somewhere in the area before transferring to your hotel in Kusadasi later in the day.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (From your hotel's lobby , 04:00 - 04:30)
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Explore Pamukkale white terraces and thermal waters
- Visit Hierapolis ancient city ruins
- See Roman theater of Hierapolis
- Visit Cleopatra's Pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Roman Theater of Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool 
- Day 2
Kusadasi to Ephesus - Izmir to Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll spend the morning walking through Ephesus, checking out the well-preserved streets and the Library of Celsus with its grand facade. The Great Theatre and Temple of Hadrian are also there to see. Later you'll visit the House of Mother Mary, a pilgrimage site believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. You'll also see what remains of the Temple of Artemis, which was actually one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World back then. Lunch happens at a handicraft center where you can watch people making Turkish crafts, then it's time to head to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul and finally transfer to your hotel.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Back to your hotel, 21:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties served at a handicraft center)
Included Activities
- Explore Ephesus ancient Roman city
- Visit Library of Celsus
- See Great Theatre of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit House of Mother Mary
- See Temple of Artemis ruins
- Watch Turkish handmade crafts demonstration at handicraft center
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Great Theatre of Ephesus Temple of Hadrian House of Mother Mary Temple of Artemis 
