Istanbul to Izmir by Flight 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, visitors will first encounter 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, led by the guide. The path will pass 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 accommodated 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 journey will continue to Sirince village, a renowned and historic Greek village. The tour concludes after visiting Sirince, and guests will be dropped off at their hotel in Kuşadası/Selcuk.

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

Pamukkale - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Kuşadasi and guided to the 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 the site in 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 group walks through Hierapolis, the guide will highlight and explain all significant structures.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Afterwards, guests will remove their shoes and 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. The guide will then escort guests to the airport for their flight 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.

• Round trip flight with taxes
• Full travel insurance
• Hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk with breakfast
• Lunch
• 2 full day tours with professional guides, transfers, lunch, limited groups of max 15 people, and all entrance fees included.
• All airport transfers

• Personal expenses
• Dinner
• Drinks
• Tips to driver and guide

Embark on an dawn flight to Izmir for an adventure. Explore the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Experience a guided tour through Ephesus ruins. Visit the final home and burial place of the Virgin Mary. Savor lunch at an authentic Turkish eatery. Spend your evening in the stunning town of Kusadasi, near the seaside. Delve into the history of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Stroll along the renowned white travertines. Bask in the thermally heated waters of Cleopatra’s Pool for rejuvenation. Catch a late flight back to Istanbul. Experience two of Turkey’s most acclaimed landmarks!

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