Which flights should I book?

Arrive at Izmir Airport by 08:30 on day 1 and depart after 21:00 on day 2. Flights are not included. The early arrival is needed to join the Ephesus tour.

Can the transfer collect me from an Izmir city hotel?

Pickup from an Izmir city hotel is not included. This package starts at Izmir Airport. Contact us before booking if you need a different starting point.

Do I pay to see Cleopatra Antique Pool?

No. You can see the pool for free. Only swimming has an extra charge, paid at the site. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim.

What should I do with my luggage on day 2?

Have breakfast, check out and bring your bags for the 07:00 pickup. After Pamukkale, you return towards Selcuk and Kusadasi, then take the airport shuttle.

How much walking is involved?

Both days include walking on uneven stone paths and steps. Wear comfortable shoes for Ephesus and Hierapolis. You walk barefoot on the Pamukkale terraces.

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

Departs daily Airport transfers included

2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Airport

Izmir airport pickup and drop-offGuides, entrance tickets and lunchesOne Kusadasi night with breakfastMultiple languagesMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

Start at Izmir Airport for two guided days at Ephesus and Pamukkale. Your package includes airport transfers, one night in Kusadasi, entrance tickets and lunches.

Visit Ephesus and Pamukkale with pickup and drop-off at Izmir Airport. On day 1, your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to the Ephesus tour. Explore the ancient city, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis before checking in at your Kusadasi hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel on day 2, leave Kusadasi for Pamukkale and Hierapolis. See the white terraces and the ancient ruins with a guide. Visiting Cleopatra Antique Pool is free; swimming costs extra. After the tour, travel back to the Selcuk and Kusadasi area for your airport transfer.

One hotel night with breakfast, both guided tours, entrance tickets, two lunches and airport transfers are included. Flights are not included. Choose an arrival by 08:30 on day 1 and a departure after 21:00 on day 2.

For other routes and packages with flights, see our Ephesus and Pamukkale tours.

Your Izmir Airport trip arranged

Airport pickup and drop-offTransfers at both ends of your trip.
Two guided daysEphesus, Hierapolis and white terraces.
A hotel between the toursOne night in your chosen Kusadasi hotel class.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

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

Izmir Airport to Ephesus and Pamukkale

Tour Ephesus, stay one night in Kusadasi and visit Pamukkale before returning to Izmir Airport. 1 stop · 1 night

Day 1 · morningIzmirAirport pickup for the Ephesus tourDays 1-2 · 1 nightKusadasiHotel stay after the first tourOn the wayEphesus · Day 1Airport shuttle to the tour areaDay 2 · afternoonKusadasiReturn towards the Selcuk and Kusadasi area for the airport shuttleOn the wayPamukkale · Day 2About 2.5 hours from KusadasiDay 2 · eveningIzmirAirport drop-off; onward flight booked by you

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Day 1Meet at Izmir Airport, visit Ephesus and stay in Kusadasi Join the Ephesus tour after your airport pickup, then spend the night in Kusadasi.

Airport meeting and transfer to EphesusYour driver meets you at Izmir Airport arrivals. Join the shared shuttle to the Ephesus tour. Your flight must arrive by 08:30.

09:30Guided Ephesus tourMeet your guide for the ancient city and nearby sites. Lunch and entrance tickets are included. The tour finishes around 15:00.

Ephesus Ancient CityFollow your guide through the ruined city. Stop by the Library of Celsus and the large theatre to learn how these buildings were used.
House of Virgin MaryStep inside a stone chapel surrounded by trees on Bulbul Mountain. The site is a place of pilgrimage near Ephesus.
Lunch with the groupTake a break for lunch at a local restaurant. Food is included and drinks are paid separately.
Temple of ArtemisLook across the remains of this former temple. Your guide describes the building that made Ephesus famous in the ancient world.

15:30after the guided visitsCheck in at your Kusadasi hotelThe tour transfer takes you to your hotel. Enjoy a free evening and have dinner at your own expense.

Overnight in KusadasiYour hotel stay is for one night, in the class selected at booking. Breakfast is included the next morning.

Included:
Airport and hotel transfers
Guide
Entrance tickets
Lunch
Hotel

Day 2Tour Pamukkale and Hierapolis, then return to Izmir Airport Have breakfast at your hotel, then visit Pamukkale. The day ends with your airport drop-off.

07:00Depart for Pamukkale after breakfastHave your included breakfast at the hotel, then check out and bring your luggage. The group drive to Pamukkale takes about 2.5 hours.

10:30Pamukkale and Hierapolis guided visitsSee the terraces, explore Hierapolis and stop for lunch. The tour ends around 15:00.

Pamukkale TravertinesThe white pools and terraces were built up by natural spring water. Walk barefoot on the path open to visitors and look over the valley.
Hierapolis Ancient CityDiscover the city beside Pamukkale with your guide. Its theatre and old bath buildings show the importance of the hot springs.
Lunch in PamukkaleLunch at a local restaurant is part of your tour. Allow for an extra charge for drinks.
Cleopatra Antique PoolView the spring-fed pool and the columns beneath its water without an extra charge. Pay at the site only if you choose to swim.

15:30after the Pamukkale tourReturn towards Selcuk and KusadasiTravel back with the group after the Pamukkale visits. Your airport transfer continues from this area.

Transfer to Izmir AirportTake the shared shuttle to Izmir Airport for your own flight. Choose a departure after 21:00.

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

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. The hotel, guided visits, lunches and listed transfers are included; flights are booked separately.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Izmir Airport pickup on day 1 and drop-off on day 2
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 days
Licensed professional tour guides
Transport between the sites and your hotel
Local taxes and service fees

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Flights to and from Izmir
Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool; viewing is free
Dinners
Drinks at lunch
Personal expenses

Stay options

Hotel Classes

Your package includes one night in Kusadasi, with breakfast before the Pamukkale tour.

Karaaslan 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€316

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€355
2 people sharing a room€316
3 people sharing a room€309

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+ €26

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€407
2 people sharing a room€342
3 people sharing a room€322

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

Le Bleu Hotel & Resort Kusadasi1 / 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+ €227

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€706
2 people sharing a room€543
3 people sharing a room€507

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

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Route & duration options

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Choose between sightseeing on arrival, an extra night before the tours, or a package with Istanbul flights included.

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Visit order	Ephesus, then Pamukkale	Ephesus, then Pamukkale	Pamukkale, then Ephesus	Pamukkale, then Ephesus
Kusadasi hotel nights	1	1	2	2
Arrival day	Ephesus tour	Fly from Istanbul and tour Ephesus	Hotel transfer and free time	Fly from Istanbul and settle into the hotel
Flight tickets	Book separately	Istanbul to Izmir; Denizli to Istanbul included	Book separately	Istanbul to Izmir and return included
Final transfer	To Izmir Airport after Pamukkale	To your Istanbul hotel after the return flight	To Izmir Airport after Ephesus	To your Istanbul hotel after the return flight
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Practical details

Before You Book

What to know when arranging your flights to Izmir.

Which flights should I book?
Arrive at Izmir Airport by 08:30 on day 1 and depart after 21:00 on day 2. Flights are not included. The early arrival is needed to join the Ephesus tour.
Can the transfer collect me from an Izmir city hotel?
Pickup from an Izmir city hotel is not included. This package starts at Izmir Airport. Contact us before booking if you need a different starting point.
Do I pay to see Cleopatra Antique Pool?
No. You can see the pool for free. Only swimming has an extra charge, paid at the site. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim.
What should I do with my luggage on day 2?
Have breakfast, check out and bring your bags for the 07:00 pickup. After Pamukkale, you return towards Selcuk and Kusadasi, then take the airport shuttle.
How much walking is involved?
Both days include walking on uneven stone paths and steps. Wear comfortable shoes for Ephesus and Hierapolis. You walk barefoot on the Pamukkale terraces.
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