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Izmir Airport
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Izmir Airport
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This 3-day guided tour visits Kusadasi (2 nights). Prices start from $426 USD per person, based on two travelers sharing. Operated by One Nation Travel, a TÜRSAB-licensed (No. A-6073) local tour operator founded in Istanbul in 2008.
Overview
Experience history and natural wonders with the 3-Day Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Izmir. Visit the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis with its Roman heritage. Continue to the legendary city of Ephesus, stroll through the ruins, and see the sacred House of the Virgin Mary. The tour includes comfortable transfers, guided visits, and top-quality accommodation. Immerse yourself in the best of Turkish heritage—book your Pamukkale and Ephesus tour now!
Highlights:
- Pamukkale (Cotton Cliffs)
- Ancient City of Hierapolis
- Ephesus (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
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.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
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.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All pickup and drop-off transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- 2 nights accommodation in Kuşadası at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast
- English-speaking guide during the tours
- Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Bus and/or flight tickets at the end of the tour in Ephesus on Day 3
- Tips to staff, and items of a personal nature
- Any optional tours
- Dinner and drinks
- Travel insurance
Important Notes
With your inquiry, please send your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred room setup, hotel class preference, and whether your dates are flexible by a day or two.
For pickup arrangements, send your hotel name and address, or your arrival flight number and landing time.
Tour Notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
Room Allocation
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation.
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation.
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation.
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Tatum W.(Annapolis, USA)September 20, 2026 Pamukkale and Ephesus made Turkey easy to graspI worried three days might feel rushed, especially with the early pickup, but the schedule was easy to follow. Traveling solo, I liked having the transfers arranged and not needing to figure out each stop on my own. Pamukkale and Hierapolis were really cool, with plenty to look at and photos to take. Ephesus was the highlight for me, and the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis added variety. The days were long, so I was tired by the end, but happy I went.Date of Experience: September 17, 2026 -
Verified PurchaseBy Raven B.(Netherlands 🇳🇱)September 28, 2025 A Perfect 3-Day Journey Through History and Nature!My 3-Day Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour from Izmir with One Nation Travel was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The transfers were smooth, and everything was well-organized. Walking through the ancient ruins of Ephesus felt like stepping back in time — the Library of Celsus was breathtaking! Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces were just as magical as I imagined, and soaking in the thermal pools was so relaxing. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we had enough time to enjoy each site. The hotels were comfortable and the local food was amazing. This tour was a highlight of my trip to Turkey, and I would recommend it to anyone who loves history and beautiful landscapes.Date of Experience: September 25, 2025
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View Featured Hotels (4)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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