Are flight tickets part of this package?

No. You book and pay for your flights to and from Izmir Airport, ADB. The package includes an arrival meeting, the hotel transfer and the airport transfer after the last tour.

When should my return flight leave?

Choose an evening flight on day 3. The Ephesus tour finishes around 15:00, followed by about 1 hour to the airport. Leave enough time for your airline’s check-in and security requirements.

Where do I stay between the tours?

Stay two nights in the same Kusadasi hotel. The Pamukkale trip returns there on day 2. Breakfast is included before both morning pickups, including the early road journey to Pamukkale.

Is Cleopatra Antique Pool an extra visit?

You can view the pool free of charge during the Pamukkale visit. Only swimming has an extra fee, paid at the site. Bring swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim.

Do I need to return to the hotel after Ephesus?

No. Check out after breakfast and bring your luggage for the morning pickup. After the guided visits, your included transfer takes you to Izmir Airport.

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

Both airport transfers included

3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Airport

Izmir Airport pickup and drop-offSettle in before two guided daysTwo hotel nights and two tour lunchesMultiple languagesMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

Arrange your own flights to Izmir and join two guided days at Pamukkale and Ephesus. Airport transfers, two nights in Kusadasi, breakfasts and tour lunches are included.

This three-day package starts and ends at Izmir Airport. Book your own flights, then meet your driver at arrivals on day 1 for the transfer to Kusadasi. Stay two nights at the same hotel, with free time on the arrival day.

Visit Pamukkale’s white terraces, Hierapolis and Cleopatra Antique Pool on day 2. Return to Kusadasi for the second night. On day 3, explore Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis before transferring to Izmir Airport.

Both airport transfers, two hotel nights and two guided tours are included. Have breakfast at the hotel before both tour days, with lunch and entrance fees included on each guided route. Flights are booked and paid for separately.

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Add two guided days to your Izmir flights

Meet your driver at arrivalsAirport transfer to your Kusadasi hotel.
Stay in one placeTwo hotel nights, with breakfast each morning.
See both sites with guidesPamukkale on day 2 and Ephesus on day 3.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

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

Izmir Airport, Kusadasi, Pamukkale and Ephesus

Two nights at the same Kusadasi hotel, with a return trip to Pamukkale and airport drop-off after Ephesus. 1 stop · 2 nights

Day 1IzmirMeet your driver at Izmir AirportDay 1 · 1 nightKusadasiHotel check-in and free timeAbout 1 hour from Izmir Airport Day 2 · 1 nightKusadasiReturn to the same hotelAbout 2.5 hours from Pamukkale On the wayPamukkale · Day 2About 2.5 hours from KusadasiDay 3 · afternoonIzmirFinish at Izmir AirportAbout 1 hour from the Ephesus tour area On the wayEphesus · Day 3Tour transport from Kusadasi

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Day 1Meet at Izmir Airport and transfer to your Kusadasi hotel Start your two-night stay with an airport meeting and free time after check-in.

Izmir airport meetingMeet your driver at arrivals for your booked hotel transfer. Provide your arrival flight number when booking the package.

Transfer to Kusadasi and hotel check-inTake the shared shuttle to your hotel, about 1 hour from Izmir Airport. Your two-night stay begins today.

Free time in KusadasiThere are no guided visits on the arrival day. Spend the remaining time as you wish.

First night at your Kusadasi hotelBreakfast is included before the Pamukkale trip tomorrow.

Included:
Airport transfer
Hotel

Day 2Take a guided Pamukkale day trip and return to Kusadasi Explore the terraces and Hierapolis with your guide, then return to the same hotel.

07:00Pamukkale pickup after breakfastMeet the tour vehicle at your hotel. Travel inland to Pamukkale, about 2.5 hours away.

10:30Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tourVisit the terraces and ancient city, with entrance fees and a restaurant lunch included.

Pamukkale TravertinesView the stepped white terraces created by spring water. Remove your shoes to enter the open walking section.
Hierapolis Ancient CitySee how the ancient city grew beside the hot springs, with ruins of its theatre, baths and streets.
Lunch during the Pamukkale routeStop at a restaurant for your included lunch. Drinks are extra.
Cleopatra Antique PoolLook around the thermal pool free of charge. Swimming is an optional extra paid for at the site.

15:00Depart Pamukkale for KusadasiAfter the visits, begin the return journey. Allow about 2.5 hours on the road.

17:30-18:30Arrival at your Kusadasi hotelReturn to the same hotel for your second night.

Second night in KusadasiHave breakfast before checking out for the Ephesus tour on day 3.

Included:
Breakfast and lunch
Licensed guide
Entrance fees
Return tour transport
Hotel

Day 3Visit Ephesus and nearby sites, then finish at Izmir Airport Check out after breakfast and take your luggage on the final guided day.

08:30Ephesus tour pickup after check-outMeet the tour vehicle at your hotel with your luggage. Breakfast is included before departure.

09:30Guided Ephesus day tourExplore Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Entrance fees and lunch are included.

Ephesus Ancient CityExplore streets lined with Roman remains, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the small shrine on a wooded hill near Ephesus, associated with the life of Mary.
Lunch between the Ephesus-area visitsYour guided day includes a restaurant meal. Pay separately for drinks.
Temple of ArtemisSee the site of the former temple and learn why it was counted among the ancient Seven Wonders.

Transfer to Izmir Airport after the tourThe guided visits finish around 15:00. Take the shared shuttle to Izmir Airport, about 1 hour away. The package ends at the airport.

Included:
Breakfast and lunch
Licensed guide
Entrance fees
Tour and airport transfer

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Airport transfers, two hotel nights with breakfast, guided tours, tickets and tour lunches are included; flights are separate.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Izmir Airport meeting and transfer to Kusadasi on day 1
Transfer to Izmir Airport after the Ephesus tour on day 3
2 nights in the same Kusadasi hotel
Breakfast on days 2 and 3
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour with return transport to Kusadasi
Guided Ephesus tour with the House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis
Licensed professional guides, tour transport and entrance fees
Lunch on both guided days
Local taxes and service fees

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Flights to and from Izmir
Meals on day 1
Dinners and drinks
Swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool, paid at the site
Personal expenses

Stay options

Hotel Classes

Stay two nights at the same Kusadasi hotel, checking in on day 1 and out after breakfast on day 3.

Urkmez 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€381

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€459
2 people sharing a room€381
3 people sharing a room€368

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+ €52

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€563
2 people sharing a room€433
3 people sharing a room€394

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

Ilayda Avantgarde 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+ €455

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€1,161
2 people sharing a room€836
3 people sharing a room€762

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

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Route & duration options

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First day	Airport pickup and Ephesus tour	Airport pickup and hotel check-in	Flight from Istanbul and hotel check-in
Visit order	Ephesus, then Pamukkale	Pamukkale, then Ephesus	Pamukkale, then Ephesus
Kusadasi hotel nights	1	2	2
Flights	Book separately	Book separately	Istanbul to Izmir and return included
Final transfer	Izmir Airport after Pamukkale	Izmir Airport after Ephesus	Istanbul hotel after the return flight
From price	€316	€381	€542~~€602~~
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Practical details

Before You Book

Useful details when booking your own flights.

Are flight tickets part of this package?
No. You book and pay for your flights to and from Izmir Airport, ADB. The package includes an arrival meeting, the hotel transfer and the airport transfer after the last tour.
When should my return flight leave?
Choose an evening flight on day 3. The Ephesus tour finishes around 15:00, followed by about 1 hour to the airport. Leave enough time for your airline’s check-in and security requirements.
Where do I stay between the tours?
Stay two nights in the same Kusadasi hotel. The Pamukkale trip returns there on day 2. Breakfast is included before both morning pickups, including the early road journey to Pamukkale.
Is Cleopatra Antique Pool an extra visit?
You can view the pool free of charge during the Pamukkale visit. Only swimming has an extra fee, paid at the site. Bring swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim.
Do I need to return to the hotel after Ephesus?
No. Check out after breakfast and bring your luggage for the morning pickup. After the guided visits, your included transfer takes you to Izmir Airport.
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