5 Day Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour

5 Day Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour

Duration

5 Days

From

825

/per person

Tour Overview

Begin your journey in Istanbul, Turkey’s vibrant cultural capital, before traveling to the ancient wonders of Ephesus and the natural beauty of Pamukkale. In Istanbul, discover iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and bustling Grand Bazaar. Continue to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, where you’ll see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the House of Virgin Mary. Finally, experience Pamukkale’s famous “Cotton Castle” with its white travertine terraces and thermal pools. This 5-day tour includes domestic flights, comfortable accommodation, guided tours, and the perfect balance of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Tour Highlights

• Optional explore Istanbul’s highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar

•Optional Bosphorus cruise with views of Europe and Asia

•Round-trip domestic flights for a smooth travel experience

•Visit the ancient city of Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Great Theater & Temple of Hadrian

•Discover the House of Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site

•Experience Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces, known as the “Cotton Castle”

•Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Pool with its thermal waters

•Overnight stays in well-selected hotels with breakfast included

•Guided tours with professional English-speaking guides

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival to Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul Turkey!. Our driver welcome you at the exit gate with sign written on board then transfer you to your Istanbul hotel. Today is your free day to explore the city or take a rest. You will stay at your Istanbul hotel.

Day 2 - Free day at Istanbul

After you have your breakfast at your hotel free day at Istanbul to explore the city on your own. Your hotel will be in a walking distance from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Overnight stay at Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul to Izmir & Ephesus Tour

Our driver pick you up from your hotel approx 04:00am and transfer to Istanbul Airport. You will do your self check in at the airport with your passports then take flight to Izmir. After arrival to Izmir airport our driver welcome you at the exit gate with your names written on board. He transfer you to our local office at Kusadasi and you meet your English speaking guide. You start the tour after picking other people from hotels and visit Artemis Temple, Hadrian Temple, Celsius Library, Isabey Mosque and House of Virgin Mary. End of the tour our guide and driver transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay Kusadasi.

Day 4 - Pamukkale Tour & Denizli to Istanbul

After your breakfast at your hotel our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel between 07:30-08:00am. You visit Pamukkale which means ‘’Cotton Castle’’, Hierapolis, Necropolis and you can also swim Cleopatra Swimming pool. The hot springs there have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC, and people came to soothe their ailments, with many of them retiring or dying here. End of the tour our driver transfer you to Denizli airport to take a return flight to Istanbul. You will do your self check in at the airport with your passports then take flight to Istanbul. After arrival to Istanbul airport our driver welcome you at the exit gate with a sign written on board. He transfer you to your Istanbul hotel.

Day 5 - Departure from Istanbul

After you enjoy with your breakfast at the hotel our driver pick you up before 3-4 hours according to your international flight time. He transfer you to Istanbul airport. End of our services.

Included

– Three nights accommodation at Istanbul hotel with breakfast

– One night accommodation at Kusadasi hotel with breakfast

– Istanbul to Izmir and Denizli to Istanbul flight tickets

– Istanbul, Izmir and Denizli airport transfers

– Ephesus tour with English speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees and transportation

– Pamukkale tour with English speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees and transportation

Excluded

– Personal expenses

– Hotel extras

– Dinners & Drinks

– Guide & driver tips

– Cleopatra swimming pool entrance

– Medical Insurance

– International flight tickets

– Visa cost

From

825

/per person