Ephesus & Pamukkale 4-Day Guided Tour

Overview

Discover the best of western Turkey’s ancient sites with a 4-day guided tour. Explore Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and Pamukkale with Hierapolis, combining history, culture, and natural wonders. Optional ancient city tours are available for those wishing to extend their exploration.

Snapshot

• Duration: 4 Days

• Departure Point: Izmir / Kusadasi

• Languages: Turkish & English

• Transport: Air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Izmir & Transfer to Kusadasi

• Arrival at Izmir airport, transfer to hotel in Kusadasi.

• Check-in and overnight stay. (No meals included)

Day 2 – Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

• Guided tour of House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City (Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theatre, Marble Street), Isa Bey Mosque, Temple of Artemis, Sirince Village.

• Lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 3 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis

• Drive to Pamukkale. Visit Hierapolis Ancient City: Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Agora, Antique Pool, Plutonium, Apollon Temple, Theater.

• Lunch included. Return to Kusadasi. Overnight.

Day 4 – Transfer to Izmir Airport

• After breakfast, check out and transfer to Izmir airport.

Why This Tour

• Explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.

• Visit the House of Virgin Mary and key historical landmarks.

• See the breathtaking calcium terraces and ancient ruins of Hierapolis in Pamukkale.

• Perfect combination of archaeology, culture, and natural beauty.

Optional Tours

Enhance your 4-day tour with additional ancient city visits. Each optional tour is 1 full day, and can be scheduled based on your preferences, flight times, or combined within the 4-day itinerary. You can:

1. Replace Pamukkale: Choose one optional tour instead of the Pamukkale & Hierapolis day.

2. Add on Arrival or Departure: Schedule an optional tour on Day 1 or Day 4.

3. Combine Multiple Tours: After visiting Ephesus and Pamukkale, you can select two, three, or all optional tours during your 4-day itinerary.

Optional Tour Details:

• Pergamon (1 Day): Library, Hillside Theatre, Main Palace, Altar of Zeus, Temple of Athena, Red Basilica. Explore Hellenistic & Roman history.

• Priene, Miletus & Didyma (1 Day): Priene – Theatre, Temple of Athena, Bouleterium, Agora, Altar of Zeus & Cybele. Miletus – Delphinium, Nymphanion, Faustina Baths. Didyma – Temple of Apollo, the largest Oracle center of ancient Turkey.

• Aphrodisias & Laodicea (1 Day): Aphrodisias – Temple of Aphrodite, Stadium, Sebasteion. Laodicea – Agora, Theater, Churches. Explore marble sculptures, early Christian history, and well-preserved ancient urban structures.

Summary: Each optional tour takes one full day. You can replace the Pamukkale day, schedule on arrival/departure days, or combine multiple optional tours within the 4-day itinerary.