Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

Private Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul (Day Trip)

Enjoy a full-day private tour from Istanbul to two of Turkey’s most iconic sites.

Overview

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with our Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul. In just one day, you will explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Ephesus Ancient City, home to the world-famous Celsus Library and Great Theater, and Pamukkale, known as the “Cotton Castle” with its dazzling white travertine terraces. Discover the ancient city of Hierapolis, visit the sacred House of Virgin Mary, and enjoy an optional swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pool. This all-inclusive tour covers round-trip flights, professional guiding, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel transfers—perfect for travelers who want to combine history and natural wonders in a single unforgettable day.

Snapshat

• Tour Type: Private, Full-Day Tour

• Duration: Approx. 16 hours

• Departure: Daily from Istanbul

• Destinations: Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Hierapolis, Pamukkale

• Included: Round-trip flights, professional guide, hotel transfers, lunch, entrance fees

• Not Included: Drinks, personal expenses, optional Cleopatra Pool swimming fee

Tour Details

• Duration: Full day (approx. 16 hours)

• Departure: Daily from Istanbul

• Includes: Flights, transfers, professional guide, entrance fees, lunch

Itinerary

04:30 – 05:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to airport.
07:00 – Flight from Istanbul to Izmir.
08:00 – Arrival at Izmir Airport and transfer to Ephesus.

Ephesus Tour Highlights

• Ephesus Ancient City

• Celsus Library

• Temple of Hadrian

• Trajan Fountain

• Marble Street

• Great Theater

• House of Virgin Mary

12:30 – Lunch break at a local restaurant.

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour Highlights

• Hierapolis Ancient City

• Necropolis

• Roman Baths

• Domitian Gate

• Frontinus Street

• Agora

• Byzantine Gate

• Temple of Apollo & Plutonium

• Ancient Theater

• Cleopatra’s Antique Pool (optional swimming)

• Pamukkale Calcium Terraces

16:00 – End of the guided tour and transfer to Denizli Airport.
18:30 – Flight from Denizli to Istanbul.
21:10 – Arrival in Istanbul and transfer back to your hotel.

Includes

Included:

• Round-trip flights (Istanbul–Izmir / Denizli–Istanbul)

• Airport & hotel transfers with air-conditioned vehicles

• Full-day Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Tour

• Full-day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

• Professional licensed guide (Turkish & English)

• Lunches during the tours

• Entrance fees, local taxes & service charges

Excluded:

• Drinks during meals

• Personal expenses

• Optional swimming in Cleopatra’s Antique Pool

Notes

The lunch will be on the way of Pamukkale while driving from Virgin Mary House to Hierapolis in a local restaurant.
Min- 2 participants have to be (Please ask for 1 person)