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3 Day Private Tour Of Ephesus And Pamukkale From Izmir

★★★★★4.6(58 reviews)Duration: 3 daysProduct code: 2029

Overview

Our 3 day private tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale from Izmir consists of a 2 night 3 day trip of The magnificent Ephesus and Pamukkale.

Our 3-day private tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale from Izmir starts with our representatives picking you up from the Izmir ADB Airport or Izmir Hotels.

After travelling to Kusadasi in our luxurious vehicles, you will have the chance to explore Kusadasi and rest for your first day.

On the second day, we start our journey early and head to Hierapolis and Pamukkale. Pamukkale is the centre of the natural thermal spring waters with its healing properties. Due to its chemical properties of the water, with pure white coloured travertines and stepped water terraces been created on the mountain slope. It resemblances a pile of white cotton that is why it is called 'Cotton Castle' of in the Turkish language.

Visit Pamukkale and the old city of Hierapolis which has the most significant Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is the highlight of the site — their shallow thermal waters ripples over an unusual scattering of ancient Roman ruins that lie beneath.

After the tour of Pamukkale, you return your hotel in Kusadasi.

The next and final day includes a tour of The House Of Virgin Mary, Ephesus and The Ancient Temple Of Artemis. On this day you will visit o the Shrine of Virgin Mary and the House where Mary spent her last days, arriving here with Saint John after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Tour the tiny house, add an 'intention' (wish) on the sacred wall collect some Holy Water from the fountain or light some candles for your loved ones.

As you arrive in Ephesus, you will first see the Magnesia Gate, a marvellous example of ancient architecture that once stood tall at the city entrance. 

Start to walk down into the city’s ruins. The route will take you past the Odeon, Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. While on this route you get to see the exclusive area of the Terrace Houses, with remains of the homes of the wealthy people of the time. 

The theatre of Ephesus is one of the city’s best-preserved monuments and is still in use today for the local spring festival. It once had seating space for 24,000 people and believed to be the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians.

After the tour of Ephesus, we drop you off at the arranged address whether its a hotel in Izmir, Kusadasi or Izmir ADB Airport.

Highlights

  • Two night stay in 4-Star Hotels.
  • Pick up from the Izmir ADB Airport or Hotels.
  • Explore Hierapolis with visits to the Bath and Basilica, Frontinius Gate, Frontinius Street, Latrina, Northern Byzantine Gate, Fountain of the Tritons and the Temple of Apollon.
  • For an extra admission fee, go for a swim in the Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool
  • Visit the vast and well-preserved Theatre.
  • Enjoy the view from the Travertines as well as relaxing in the white calcium pools.
  • Visit the holy place which is the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life.

Good to Know

  • Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
  • Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Spanish
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Skip the Line Skip the Line
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Round Trip Transfer From Izmir Hotels and Airport
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

  • All Inclusive Tour.
  • Hotel Accomadation Fees.
  • Traditional Turkish Lunch.
  • Round Trip Transfers In Luxurious Vehicles.
  • Private Licenced Tour Guide.
  • Entrance Fees.

Exclusions

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Gratuities (Optional).
  • Cleopatra Pool Entrance Fee.
  • Terrace Houses Entrance Fee.

What To Expect

  1. Day 1: Izmir - Kusadasi

    Day 1 Pick up from any hotel or Izmir ADB Airport (depending on arrival time) 1-hour journey to Kusadasi Accommodation in Kusadasi overnight

     

  2. Day 2: Pamukkale,

    Day 2  Departure time from the 4-star hotel: 08.00 Your Pamukkale day tour begins with a visit to the red springs in the nearby village of Karahayit. We then enter Hierapolis from the North Gate, visiting the Necropolis, Bath and Basilica, Frontinius Gate, Frontinius Street, Latrina, Northern Byzantine Gate, Fountain of the Tritons and the Temple of Apollon. You will have time to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool (admission fee extra) we finish the Hierapolis portion of the tour with a visit to the large and well-preserved theatre, and then we drive to Kusadası. Estimated hotel arrival time: 20.00

     

  3. Day 3: Ephesus

    Day 3  Its Departure time from your 4-star hotel: The tour kicks off at the House of the Virgin Mary. Then continues to Ephesus, visiting the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the five terraces of the Apartment House, the Steam Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian and the impressive Library of Celsus.

    The library is adorned with columns and statues and is considered one of the most magnificent ruins not only in the city but also in the ancient world. The Grand Theatre, where St. Paul preached, is the most significant theatre in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats. 

    You return to your car through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is also a must see. 

    After the tour of Ephesus, we drop you off at the arranged address whether its a hotel in Izmir or Kusadasi or Izmir ADB Airport at the arranged time.

Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point

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Pick up from Izmir Hotels or Airport

Know Before You Go

  • Dress code is smart casual.
  • Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended.
  • As it will be very hot in the summer days we recommend you to bring an umbrella or a hat with you.
  • Appropriate clothing is important when entering holy places.
  • During the summer months use sun protection.

Traveler reviews

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  • World Traveler USA · US2024-02-16
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Everything was perfectly coordinated and according to what was informed by the tour company. This tour is Amazing!

  • Carlos · US2024-02-14
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    <p>We loved all of the attractions and our Ephesus tour guide gave us what we asked for and more! A wonderful day, pricey but worth every penny!</p>

  • Meschelle N · CA2024-02-08
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    <p>my Ephesus guide was an amazing guide. Accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with her as our guide.</p>

  • Joan · IE2024-01-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    It was worth it! Our guide is very engaging and interactive, he was extremely sweet and helpful also. Had a wonderful time!

  • Abbas A · DE2024-01-13
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    <p>Our Ephesus tour guide was our personal guide and he was fabulous. He was gracious, informative, and overall wonderful we have a great time with him.</p>

  • Bharath · QA2024-01-08
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was fun, easy going, adapted quickly to our preferences and was a wealth of interesting information without inundating us. Fabulous tour and tour guide! thanks!

  • Pat and Graham · GB2024-01-05
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was full of knowledge, very enthusiastic and made our private tour very special.

  • Janice Brown · QA2024-01-02
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    this was our first visit with this tour company. We were extremely pleased with the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. She went out of her way to ensure our visit was a success, even helping my wife find some local shops for gifts she wanted. We definitely recommend this company.

  • Kiwijill · NZ2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    You will see incredible things with your tour guide. Our guide made the experience unique and guided exceptionally. I hope you have a tour with my tour guide because it was excellent!

  • Brad and Penny · US2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    WE RECOMMEND THESE SITES VERY MUCH AND THEIR ENJOYMENT IS CERTAINLY HELPED BY THE GUIDE.

  • Carlos · US2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide contributed enormously to our newfound love of tour. He not only explained in detail and in an interesting way about everything, but he also provided us with incredibly useful information about the rest of the city and it's many points of interest. We are definitely returning with my son and his family next year.

  • Steffen · GR2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Great knowledge! Really enjoyed the tour, and I was really enthusiastic. Would recommend this tour to everyone.

  • venessa · MN2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was fantastic, entertaining and provided a lot of relevant information during this tour. My son enjoyed the tour and he asked more questions than we do. RECOMMENDED.

  • Sean · IE2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    I highly recommend this tour to anyone.

  • Jakeb D · ZA2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Very good tour. Very informative and the time went by so quickly. I will never forget that tour. Thanks.

  • Madhugiri V · TH2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Beautiful places and great company, what else have I to add? my guide was a very prepared guide and he also my friend and I were really comfortable! Thank you my cutie!!

  • Aaren · DO2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions so I can say that EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY.

  • Christina Cook · GB2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Tour was awesome with guide. Our guide took care of everything so we could enjoy our time. To sum up, everything was amazing! thank you.

  • Elaine Hamilton · US2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    What a wonderful tour!! Our guide was amusing and attentive- nothing was too much trouble.I really hope to come back and see how it progresses. Brilliant trip - I can't recommend it enough.

  • Jill Scotland · GB2023-09-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was very passionate. Thank you for a wonderful tour.

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