5 Days Aegean Tour from Istanbul: Ephesus and Pamukkale
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Tour Overview
Tour Ephesus and Pamukkale, then enjoy a full free day in Kusadasi. Stay three nights at the same Kusadasi hotel. Fly to Istanbul for an included hotel night before your international departure. Both domestic flights and the final airport transfer are included.
Fly from Istanbul to Izmir and join the Ephesus tour on day 1. Visit the ancient city, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis, with lunch included. Stay in Kusadasi for three nights at the same hotel.
Day 2 is a guided trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, with the return to Kusadasi included. Breakfast is included before the morning pickup, and lunch is part of the tour. Day 3 is free: have breakfast at your hotel and choose your own activities, with no scheduled visits.
On day 4, transfer to Izmir Airport and fly to Istanbul. Your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your hotel for one included night. On day 5, the hotel pickup is arranged for your international flight. Your international ticket is separate from the package.
The price includes two domestic flights, four hotel nights, two guided tour days and the listed transfers. Breakfast is included on days 2–4, including the free day. Breakfast on day 5 is included unless your flight requires an early checkout. See more Ephesus and Pamukkale tour packages.
What makes this five-day stay work
- Three nights at one Kusadasi hotelReturn after both tours and stay for a full free day.
- Two guided days with lunchEntrance fees are included for Ephesus and Pamukkale.
- Istanbul night before departureThe final hotel and international departure transfer are included.
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Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Fly to Izmir, stay three nights in Kusadasi, then return to Istanbul for one night before departure. 2 stops · 4 nights
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Day 1Fly to Izmir, visit Ephesus and stay in Kusadasi Meet your driver at Izmir Airport and join the guided visits before checking in for three nights.
Pickup follows your booked flight.Early hotel pickup in IstanbulTransfer to your departure airport in Istanbul. Breakfast is not included before the early flight.
Flight times vary by season and availability; arrival must be by 08:30 for this tour.Flight from Istanbul to IzmirThe included flight takes about 1 hour.
Izmir airport meeting and transfer to the tourYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to the Ephesus tour area, about 1 hour away.
The tour ends around 15:00.Ephesus guided tourVisit Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Lunch, entrance fees and transport are included.
Ephesus Ancient CityFollow the ancient streets past the Celsus Library and the large theatre. Your guide explains the public spaces that served this Roman city.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the small shrine on the wooded hillside near Ephesus. It is a place of pilgrimage linked by Christian tradition to Mary's later life.
Lunch during the Ephesus visitsThe day includes lunch at a restaurant between the sightseeing stops. Drinks are ordered and paid for separately.
Temple of ArtemisSee the remains of the sanctuary once counted among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The standing column helps mark the site of the former temple.
Approximate hotel arrival.Transfer to your Kusadasi hotelCheck in for three nights. Dinner and your evening plans are separate.
First night in KusadasiYour hotel stay is included. Breakfast is included before tomorrow's Pamukkale pickup.
Day 2Take a Pamukkale and Hierapolis day trip Travel inland from Kusadasi, visit the white terraces and ancient city, then return to your hotel.
Pamukkale tour pickup after breakfastThe drive from Kusadasi takes about 2.5 hours. Breakfast is included before departure.
The visits finish around 15:00.Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a guideExplore the listed sights with entrance fees and lunch included. Viewing Cleopatra Pool is free; swimming costs extra.
Pamukkale TravertinesSee the white terraces formed by mineral-rich spring water. Remove your shoes when walking on the marked travertine section open to visitors.
Hierapolis Ancient CityVisit the remains of the ancient spa city above Pamukkale. Your guide introduces the streets, monuments and their connection with the hot springs.
Lunch on the Pamukkale day tripTake a restaurant break during the Pamukkale itinerary. Your meal is included, while drinks cost extra.
Cleopatra Antique PoolYou can see the thermal pool and the fallen stone columns in the water without paying. Swimming is optional and has a separate fee paid at the site.
Return transfer to KusadasiTravel back to your hotel, about 2.5 hours by road.
Arrival depends on traffic and stops.Arrive back at your Kusadasi hotelStay a second night at the same hotel. Dinner is not included.
Second night in KusadasiThe hotel is included again tonight, with breakfast on your free day tomorrow.
Day 3Enjoy a free day in Kusadasi Have breakfast at the hotel and spend the day as you choose.
Free day with breakfast and your hotel includedThere are no scheduled visits today. Lunch, dinner, optional activities and transfers for your own plans are extra.
Third night in KusadasiStay at the same hotel before your return to Istanbul tomorrow.
Day 4Fly from Izmir to Istanbul for your final hotel night Leave Kusadasi, take the included flight and meet your driver for the transfer to your Istanbul hotel.
Breakfast and free time before departureHave breakfast and check out of your Kusadasi hotel. The time available for your own plans depends on the hotel checkout and airport pickup.
Transfer from Kusadasi to Izmir AirportThe included transfer takes about 1 hour. Pickup is arranged around your booked flight.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Izmir to IstanbulTake the included flight, about 1 hour.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your Istanbul hotel. One night is included.
One night in IstanbulCheck in for the final hotel night. Tomorrow's airport pickup follows your international flight.
Day 5Transfer to the airport for your international departure Your hotel pickup is arranged to match your international flight.
Hotel checkout and departure transfer in IstanbulYour driver collects you at the hotel and takes you to your departure airport in Istanbul. Pickup is based on your international flight time. Breakfast is included unless your flight requires an early checkout.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Domestic flights, four hotel nights, guided tours and airport transfers are included, with breakfast on the Kusadasi free day.
Included
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- Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir and from Izmir to Istanbul
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on the included flights
- Listed airport transfers, including the day 5 transfer for your international departure
- Three nights at the same Kusadasi hotel and one night in Istanbul, in your selected hotel class
- Breakfast on days 2, 3 and 4, including the free day
- Breakfast on day 5 unless an early flight requires early checkout
- Guided Ephesus and Pamukkale tours with entrance fees and tour transport
- Lunch on days 1 and 2
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
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- International flight tickets
- Istanbul accommodation before day 1 or after day 5
- Breakfast before the early flight on day 1, and on day 5 if early checkout is needed
- Lunch on days 3, 4 and 5, all dinners and drinks with meals
- Swimming in Cleopatra Pool, payable at the site; viewing the pool is free
- Optional activities and transport for your free-time plans
- Personal expenses and extra baggage
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay three nights in Kusadasi and one in Istanbul, with breakfast except on a final departure requiring early checkout.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€713
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€955
- 2 people sharing a room€713
- 3 people sharing a room€664
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €106
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,140
- 2 people sharing a room€819
- 3 people sharing a room€734
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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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+ €754
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€2,116
- 2 people sharing a room€1,467
- 3 people sharing a room€1,301
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Choose free time in Kusadasi, a shorter visit to the two sites, or an Istanbul city stay before travelling west.
| Comparison | 3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from IstanbulThree days with an arrival day before sightseeing | You are viewing5 Days Aegean Tour from Istanbul: Ephesus and PamukkaleTwo guided days, a Kusadasi free day and a final Istanbul night | 6 Days Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale TourAdd a full Old City tour and free day in Istanbul |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day | Flight to Izmir and free time | Flight to Izmir and Ephesus tour | Istanbul airport welcome and hotel transfer |
| Ephesus and Pamukkale | Pamukkale day 2; Ephesus day 3 | Days 1 and 2 | Days 4 and 5 |
| Free day | Arrival time only | Day 3 in Kusadasi | Day 3 in Istanbul |
| Hotel nights | 2 in Kusadasi | 3 in Kusadasi and 1 in Istanbul | 4 in Istanbul and 1 in Kusadasi |
| Istanbul sightseeing | Not included | Not included | Full Old City with Topkapi and Harem |
| Package ending | Istanbul hotel transfer after day 3 flight | Departure airport transfer on day 5 | Departure airport transfer on day 6 |
| From price | €542 | €713 | €956 |
| View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul | View Tour & Prices: 6 Days Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour |
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Practical details
Before You Book
Free-day meals, the Pamukkale visit and your final departure.
- How does the tour finish in Istanbul?
You fly from Izmir to Istanbul on day 4 and stay one night at an included hotel. On day 5, your driver takes you to the airport for your international flight. Pickup is arranged around that flight; the international ticket is not included.
- What is included on the Kusadasi free day?
Breakfast and your hotel night are included on day 3. No visits or activities are booked for that day. Lunch, dinner and transport or activities for your own plans are extra.
- How long is the Pamukkale day trip?
Pickup from Kusadasi is around 07:00, after breakfast. The drive takes about 2.5 hours each way. Guided visits run from around 10:30 to 15:00, followed by the return to your Kusadasi hotel.
- Do I pay to see Cleopatra Pool?
No. Viewing the pool is free. If you want to swim, pay the separate swimming fee at the site. Swimming is optional and is not included in the package price.
- What walking is involved at Ephesus and Pamukkale?
Ephesus includes walking on ancient stone streets, with uneven surfaces. Hierapolis also has outdoor walking. At Pamukkale, shoes are removed on the permitted travertine route. Let us know before booking if you have limited mobility.
- Do I need to be in Istanbul before day 1?
Yes. The trip starts with an early pickup from your Istanbul hotel for the Izmir flight. Book your Istanbul stay before day 1 separately. The final Istanbul hotel night on day 4 is included.
- 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
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