3-Day Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour from Izmir

3 Days

Tour starts at:

Izmir Airport
Tour Ends At:

Izmir Airport
Tour type

Group
Language

English

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

Detailed Itinerary

Day
1

Arrival in Izmir/Kusadasi — Transfer to Kusadasi

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.
Day
2

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

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.
Day
3

Ephesus Tour — End of Services

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

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.
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)

When will I receive confirmation after making a reservation?

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.

Can I customize the tour itinerary?

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.

Can you swim in Pamukkale?

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.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour starts. You will receive a full refund of your payment.

For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid is non-refundable, as our no-show policy will apply.

Will I travel with the same group and guide throughout the tour?

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.