2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Guided Tour from Istanbul

Travel from Istanbul by plane and bus with an English-speaking guide, combining archaeological sites with Pamukkale's travertines. Options are available with or without domestic flights; historical-site admission is not included.

• Skip the ticket lines at Ephesus and Pamukkale with tickets supplied by your guide
• Taste local flavors at family-owned restaurants

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Pickup and departure. Start with pickup; the time depends on your hotel location.
2. Travel by bus, then fly to Izmir. Flight tickets are not included.
3. On arrival in Izmir, drive to Selçuk. Explore Ephesus Ancient City, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a 2-hour guided tour.
4. Enjoy a 45-minute lunch at a restaurant in the carpet village in Selçuk, with optional viewing of how Turkish rugs are made.
5. At 17:00, settle in for an overnight stay at Efe Boutique Hotel or similar.
6. Day 2: Breakfast. Have breakfast at your hotel at 07:00 before the tour.
7. Explore the travertines of Pamukkale, including the thermal pools, and Hierapolis Theatre on a guided tour. This 7-hour stage includes the drive from Kuşadası to Pamukkale.
8. Stop for a 1-hour lunch at a local restaurant in Pamukkale.
9. Return by bus, then plane, then bus. Flight tickets are not included.
10. Finish with the included return shuttle between 20:30 and 21:00.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Bus transport
• Breakfast and lunch
• For the Excluded Flight Tickets package: round-trip transfers and 1 night at Efe Boutique Hotel or similar

Important details

• For the Excluded Flight Tickets package, bring a passport with at least 6 months' validity
• Historical-site admission costs are extra: €45 for Ephesus and €35 for Pamukkale. A separate admission fee also applies at the House of Virgin Mary
• Check in independently at Istanbul airport; airport assistance is not provided. Your driver drops you at the airport entrance, and a driver meets you at the destination airport with a sign bearing your name
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays
• Your pickup time is assigned in advance based on your property's location. Arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure