Is Cleopatra Antique Pool included?

You can see the pool at no extra charge. Swimming is optional and costs extra, payable at the site. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim.

How early do we leave Kusadasi?

The group leaves around 07:00 for the 2.5 hour drive to Pamukkale. Have your included breakfast at the hotel, then check out and bring your luggage.

Where do I stay between the tours?

You stay one night in Kusadasi after the Ephesus tour. Your hotel matches the class you select when booking.

What shoes should I bring?

Wear comfortable walking shoes for Ephesus and Hierapolis. You must remove your shoes on the Pamukkale terraces. A small bag is useful for carrying them.

What baggage is included on the flights?

Each flight ticket includes 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in for an extra fee.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?

English — Group or Private Spanish — Private or Group Italian — Private Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.

Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?

Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service. 61 to 90 days — 30% fee, 70% back 31 to 60 days — 40% fee, 60% back 16 to 30 days — 70% fee, 30% back 0 to 15 days, or no show — no refund

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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

Ephesus and Hierapolis with a guideFlights and transfers includedKusadasi hotel, breakfast and lunchesMultiple languagesMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

Fly from Istanbul to visit Ephesus and Pamukkale in two days. Stay one night in Kusadasi, with guided tours, flights, airport transfers and lunches included.

See Ephesus and Pamukkale on a two day trip from Istanbul. Fly to Izmir on the first morning and meet your driver at the airport. Join the Ephesus tour to see the ancient city, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis.

Stay one night in Kusadasi. After breakfast the next morning, travel to Pamukkale for the white terraces and Hierapolis ruins. You can see Cleopatra Antique Pool at no extra charge. Swimming costs extra.

Return to Istanbul by flight from Denizli after the tour. Both domestic flights, airport transfers, your hotel with breakfast, guides, entrance tickets and two lunches are included.

Explore more routes in our Ephesus tours and Pamukkale tours.

Two guided days with travel included

Ephesus with a guideAncient city, Virgin Mary House and Artemis.
Pamukkale and HierapolisWhite terraces and ruins in one visit.
Flights, transfers and hotelTravel between the sights is arranged.

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Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.

Istanbul to Ephesus and Pamukkale

Fly into Izmir, stay one night in Kusadasi and return to Istanbul from Denizli. 1 stop · 1 night

Day 1 · morningIstanbulHotel pickup and flight to IzmirDays 1-2 · 1 nightKusadasiHotel stay after the Ephesus tourOn the wayIzmir · Day 1 · morningDomestic flight from IstanbulEphesus · Day 1Shared airport shuttle to the tourDay 2 · eveningIstanbulFlight arrival and transfer to your hotelOn the wayPamukkale · Day 2About 2.5 hours by road from KusadasiDenizli · Day 2 · afternoon

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Day 1Fly to Izmir, tour Ephesus and stay in Kusadasi Visit Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis with a guide.

04:00pickup is arranged for your booked flightPickup from your Istanbul hotelYour driver picks you up at the hotel and takes you to your departure airport in Istanbul.

07:20flight time changes by season and availabilityFlight from Istanbul to IzmirFly to Izmir on the included morning flight. The journey takes about 70 minutes.

08:30flight time changes by season and availabilityAirport meeting and transfer to the Ephesus tourYour driver meets you at Izmir Airport arrivals. Take the shared shuttle to join your guide and group.

09:30Guided Ephesus tourExplore the ancient sites with your guide. Entrance tickets and lunch are included. The tour ends around 15:00.

Ephesus Ancient CityWalk along the old stone streets to see the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Your guide explains life in this ancient city.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the small stone chapel on the hill above Ephesus. Christians and Muslims come here as a place of prayer.
Lunch at a local restaurantHave an included lunch between the visits. Drinks cost extra.
Temple of ArtemisSee the remains of a temple once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A rebuilt column shows where it stood.

15:30after the Ephesus tourTransfer to your Kusadasi hotelCheck in at your hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free.

Overnight in KusadasiStay one night in a hotel in your chosen class. Breakfast is included the next morning.

Included:
Flight to Izmir
Guide
Lunch
Entrance tickets
Airport and hotel transfers
Hotel

Day 2Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis, then fly to Istanbul Leave Kusadasi early for the terraces and ancient city. Return to your Istanbul hotel after the evening flight.

07:00Breakfast, checkout and travel to PamukkaleHave breakfast at your hotel, then check out and take your luggage. Join the group transfer to Pamukkale. The drive takes about 2.5 hours.

10:30Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tourVisit the white terraces and the ancient city, with lunch included. The guided visits end around 15:00.

Pamukkale TravertinesSee white terraces formed by minerals in the spring water. Take off your shoes to walk on the marked terrace path.
Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the remains of a city built around hot springs. Its theatre, baths and ancient streets stand above the terraces.
Lunch during the Pamukkale tourStop at a local restaurant for lunch with the group. Your meal is included; drinks are extra.
Cleopatra Antique PoolSee warm spring water and ancient columns in the pool. Viewing is free; swimming is optional and costs extra.

15:30transfer is arranged for your booked flightTransfer to Denizli AirportYour shared shuttle takes you from the tour area to Denizli Airport for your return flight.

19:30flight time changes by season and availabilityFlight from Denizli to IstanbulTake the included flight back to Istanbul. The journey takes about 75 minutes.

20:45flight time changes by season and availabilityAirport meeting and transfer to your Istanbul hotelYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your hotel in Istanbul.

Included:
Breakfast and lunch
Guide
Entrance tickets
Road and airport transfers
Return flight

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Both flights, the Kusadasi hotel night and the listed tours and transfers are included.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Istanbul to Izmir and Denizli to Istanbul flight tickets, with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
All airport and hotel transfers in the itinerary
Guided Ephesus tour with entrance tickets
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour with entrance tickets
1 night in a Kusadasi hotel with breakfast
Lunch on both tour days
Licensed professional guides
Transport during the tours
Local taxes and service fees

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool; viewing the pool is free
Dinners and drinks at lunch
Personal expenses

Stay options

Hotel Classes

Spend one night in Kusadasi, with breakfast included before the Pamukkale tour on day 2.

Suhan Seaport 360 Hotel1 / 4

Smart value

Standard Class

En-suite rooms with air conditioning
Breakfast included every morning
Properties we book week after week

From, per person€498

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€591
2 people sharing a room€498
3 people sharing a room€472

Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.

Hotel Nilya Selcuk1 / 5

Most selected

Middle Class

Larger rooms and better bathrooms
More on-site facilities and service
Consistently higher guest ratings

Upgrade, per person+ €23

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€638
2 people sharing a room€521
3 people sharing a room€483

Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.

Charisma De Luxe Hotel1 / 5

Premium pick

High Class

The best-rated property on each stop
The most space and the best views
Attentive service from arrival to check-out

Upgrade, per person+ €204

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€907
2 people sharing a room€702
3 people sharing a room€650

Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.

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Route & duration options

Compare Turkey Tour Packages

Compare the two-day flight package with a longer stay, an airport-start itinerary and a route that adds Cappadocia.

This tour compared with 3 other Turkey packages Airport-start packages include the listed transfers; their flight tickets are booked separately.
Comparison	You are viewing2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from IstanbulBoth sites with one hotel night	2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Izmir AirportArrange your own Izmir flights	3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from IstanbulAn arrival day before sightseeing	4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale by FlightAdd two Cappadocia tour days
Sightseeing routes	Ephesus and Pamukkale	Ephesus and Pamukkale	Pamukkale and Ephesus	Cappadocia Red and Yellow, Ephesus and Pamukkale
Hotel nights	1 in Kusadasi	1 in Kusadasi	2 in Kusadasi	1 in Cappadocia and 2 in Kusadasi
First day	Flight to Izmir and Ephesus tour	Izmir Airport pickup and Ephesus tour	Flight to Izmir and time at leisure	Flight to Cappadocia and Red Tour
Flights included	Istanbul to Izmir; Denizli to Istanbul	Not included	Istanbul to Izmir and return	Istanbul to Cappadocia; onward to Izmir; Denizli to Istanbul
End of the itinerary	Istanbul hotel transfer	Izmir Airport transfer	Istanbul hotel transfer	Istanbul hotel transfer
From price	€498~~€553~~	€316	€542~~€602~~	€817~~€928~~
		View Tour & Prices: 2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Airport	View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul	View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale by Flight

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Practical details

Before You Book

Practical details for your two days in Ephesus and Pamukkale.

Is Cleopatra Antique Pool included?
You can see the pool at no extra charge. Swimming is optional and costs extra, payable at the site. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim.
How early do we leave Kusadasi?
The group leaves around 07:00 for the 2.5 hour drive to Pamukkale. Have your included breakfast at the hotel, then check out and bring your luggage.
Where do I stay between the tours?
You stay one night in Kusadasi after the Ephesus tour. Your hotel matches the class you select when booking.
What shoes should I bring?
Wear comfortable walking shoes for Ephesus and Hierapolis. You must remove your shoes on the Pamukkale terraces. A small bag is useful for carrying them.
What baggage is included on the flights?
Each flight ticket includes 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in for an extra fee.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivateGroup
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
Read the full cancellation policy