Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where someone from the tour company meets you for a transfer to your hotel. After you get settled in, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you like. It's a good time to rest up after your flight or take a walk around your hotel area if you're not too tired.
- Day 2
Istanbul to Ephesus
An early morning pickup gets you to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir. Once you land, you're transferred to Ephesus where a guide takes you through Ancient Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Isabey Mosque, and Selcuk Castle. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. By afternoon you'll have free time to rest or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Ruins of Ephesus
- Visit to House of Virgin Mary
- Visit to Temple of Artemis
- Visit to Isabey Mosque
- Panoramic view of Selcuk Castle
- Explore local handicrafts and Turkish traditions
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ancient Ruins of Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis Isabey Mosque Selcuk Castle - Day 3
Ephesus to Pamukkale to Istanbul
After breakfast you'll drive for about 3 hours to Pamukkale Hot Springs and Hierapolis Ancient City, both UNESCO-listed sites. Your guide shows you around the white travertine terraces and ancient ruins. You can swim in the natural white terraces at no extra charge, or if you prefer the Cleopatra Pool there's an additional fee for that. In the evening you'll fly back to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamukkale Hot Springs
- Tour of Hierapolis Ancient City
- Swimming in Pamukkale white terraces
Optional Activities
- Swim in Cleopatra Pool (additional charge approximately 150 Turkish Lira per person)
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hot Springs Hierapolis Ancient City Cleopatra Pool - Day 4
Istanbul
This day is completely open for you to explore Istanbul's Old City however you want. If you'd like more structure, an optional guided walking tour of the historical sites is available but it costs extra. Otherwise you can wander the neighborhoods, visit sites on your own, or just relax at a café.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Open buffet breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Private Old City Walking Tour (available for additional cost)
- Day 5
Istanbul Departure
On your departure day, someone picks you up from your hotel in the morning and takes you to Istanbul Airport. The exact timing depends on your flight time. That's the end of your tour.
