Ephesus and Pamukkale tour

General information

Destination	Category
Izmir, Turkey	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Day 01


Izmir – Ephesus – Pamukkale
Pick up from Izmir airport or your hotel and leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of The Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, and the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum, the site of the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Proceed to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Pamukkale.



Day 02


Pamukkale – Hierapolis– Izmir
Drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) one of the most spectacular sites. See the wonderful formations of the travertines and watch the calcified water falling into basins at the bottom of the mountain. Walk around the ancient city Hierapolis, the Monument and Thermal Baths. See the architectural genius of the Theatre, the magnificently well preserved Necropolis and the world wide famous "Devil’s Hole". Year-round swimming possibility in the natural hot spring pool. Return back to Izmir after the tour. Drop off at Izmir airport or your hotel.





Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at the hotel.

Start/opening time: 8.30am.

End or closing time:
7:30pm next day.

Languages: English and German.

Others: Overnight accommodation is Bed & Breakfast only. Dinner not included.