Istanbul to Izmir by Plane and Ephesus Tour

Selcuk - Guests will be picked up from their hotel early in the morning and transported to the airport for a one-hour flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon arrival, they will be collected from the airport and taken to the office in Selcuk Town. At 9:30, guests will be picked up and guided to their vehicle. During the drive to Ephesus, the guide will provide a brief introduction and share information about the area and country.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Upon reaching Ephesus, the first sight will be the Magnesia Gate, a stunning example of ancient architecture that once served as a city entrance.

Bibliotheque de Celsus - The tour will then proceed with a downhill walk through the city’s ruins, passing by the Odeon and the Celsus Library.

Temple of Hadrian - Temple of Hadrian

Trajan’s Fountain - Trajan Fountain

Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu - and the Great Theater. This theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, is still used today for the local spring festival. It once seated 24,000 people and is believed to be where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - After exploring Ephesus, the tour will proceed to the Virgin Mary House, followed by a delightful Turkish lunch.

The Temple of Artemis - Post-lunch, the tour will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Sirince - The tour will then continue to Sirince village, a renowned and historic Greek village. After visiting Sirince, guests will be dropped off at their hotel in Kuşadası.

Pamukkale and Hierapolis (Ancient City) Tour and Flight Back to Istanbul

Pamukkale - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Kuşadası and guided to their vehicle. During the three-hour drive to Pamukkale, the guide will provide a brief introduction and share information about the area and country. Upon arrival, lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant before the tour begins.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - After lunch, the tour will enter from the top of Hierapolis Ancient City, exploring the gymnasium.

Pamukkale Tiyatrosu - The tour will then visit the Amphitheatre, which had a capacity of 15,000 people, and the Temple of Apollo. As the tour progresses through Hierapolis, the guide will highlight and explain all significant structures.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Afterwards, guests will remove their shoes to walk along the white terraces of Pamukkale. They can dip their feet in the natural hot springs or visit the man-made hot spring baths for a swim. In the afternoon, there will be free time before the guide takes guests to the airport for their flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, guests will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their hotel.
Guests should be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over the travertines without shoes. It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a comfortable swimsuit.

• Lunch

Start your day with a relaxing morning flight to Izmir. Explore the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world. Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Ephesus ruins. Visit the final home and resting place of the Virgin Mary. Savor a meal at a traditional Turkish restaurant for lunch. Spend your evening by the sea in the picturesque town of Kusadasi. Discover the ancient city of Hierapolis. Stroll through the renowned white travertines. Refresh yourself with a swim in the thermally heated Cleopatra’s Pool to rejuvenate. Return to Istanbul on an evening flight. Be sure to visit two of Turkey’s most iconic sites!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.