3-Day Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour from Izmir

Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport or Kusadasi Port, you will be greeted by our company representative in the arrivals area, holding a signboard with your name. After meeting and greeting, you will be transferred directly to your hotel in Kusadasi. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, at around 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and transferred to the meeting point in Selcuk, where you will join the rest of your group. The tour departs from Selcuk at 8:30 am, beginning the scenic drive to Pamukkale (approximately 3 hours). Midway, there will be a short 10-minute break after about 1.5 hours.

Upon arrival in Pamukkale at around 11:45 am, you will enjoy lunch with your group. After lunch, at approximately 1:00 pm, your guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis will begin with a professional, licensed guide.

During your visit, you will explore the stunning Pamukkale Travertines (also known as the Cotton Cliffs), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of nature’s true wonders. You will also visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including its impressive basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths.

At the end of the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. If you wish, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (admission extra). Your guide will inform you of the exact meeting point and time for departure.

The tour concludes at approximately 4:00 pm. You will then be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi, arriving at around 7:00 pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Kusadasi, you will be picked up at around 08:30 am for your full-day Ephesus tour. Your first stop will be the legendary Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Next, you will explore the world-famous Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, considered the best-preserved ancient city of its kind. After exploring this impressive archaeological site, you will take a break for lunch.

After lunch, your tour continues with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and a sacred site for both Christians and Muslims. Afterwards, you will visit the historic Isabey Mosque.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Izmir airport or your onward hotel, arriving by approximately 5:00 pm depending on your schedule. End of our service and tours.