2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by bus

Lunch Included

Upon arrival at Kusadasi bus terminal, you will be greeted by the driver to transfer you to our Kusadasi office. From there, you will join your Ephesus Tour. Here, you will start by visiting Artemis Temple, known as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

After that, you will explore Ephesus Ancient City, Celcius Library, Hadrian Temple, Hamams, Theater, and Old Harbor one by one. At midday, you will have a lunch break in a restaurant. Your last stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary, a place where she spent her final years, recognized by the Vatican as a pilgrimage center.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your Kusadasi hotel to enjoy your free time and overnight stay. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Breakfast & Lunch Included

After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up around 07:30-08:00 AM to join your Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. Pamukkale is famous for its hot water resources and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals formed by flowing water, known locally as ‘Cotton Castle’ due to its cotton-like appearance.

After experiencing the beauty of the travertines, you will visit Hierapolis Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site once frequented by people seeking to soothe ailments during retirement. You can walk on the terraces or swim in the Cleopatra Swimming Pool (optional).

Afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in a restaurant. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to our office for free time before the bus. Late evening, you will be transferred to the local bus terminal to catch a 10-hour intercity bus back to Istanbul.

Upon arrival at the Istanbul bus terminal, you will need to use a shuttle service to the Sultanahmet area. End of your 2-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour.