Pamukkale, Aphrodisias and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul
Pamukkale is famous with its white cascades of calcium springs. There are 17 hot water springs in Pamukkale. When the hot spring waters come up to surface, they loose the carbon dioxide in the water and calcium bicarbonate subsides to shape the beautiful white cascades of Pamukkale. It is a joy to see this natural site, an eye candy. You can walk through Pamukkale and even find a chance to relax in the hot water of ancient pool.
Hierapolis was built just above the hot spring waters of Pamukkale is a mighty ancient city and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hierapolis built in 2nd century BC by the King of Pergamon then became a Roman City. With its Pagan roots and Christian traditions the remains of Hierapolis is quiet an interesting ancient site if you admire the historical sites and ancient ruins.
Aphrodisias named after Greek goddess of love “Aphrodite” who has a unique cult image in the city. With the marble quarry close by, Aphrodisias had a sculpture school and it became a famous city in the Roman world with its beautifully built sculptures. Today a lot of sculptures are still in a good shape to see in Aphrodisias and Aphrodisias museum. Also Aphrodisias is known as one of the best preserved ancient cities in Turkey.
Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. Now surrounded by Artemis Temple, Virgin Mary’s House and The Church of Saint John it is also one of the most important tourist attractions in Turkey.
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias and Ephesus Tour Program
Day 1 – Ephesus Tour
Pick you up from hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and transfer to airport. Flight ticket to Izmir Airport for Ephesus Tour (Flight duration 1 hour).
Arrival in Izmir, transfer to Selcuk city center where you will join into Small Group Regular tour. Visit the Mother Mary’s House reputed to be where she spent her final days. Afterwards proceed to the spectacular main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are Celsus Library, Agora, The Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines. After lunch visit remains of the Artemis Temple one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi at the end of the tour.
Day 2 – Aphrodisias Ancient City and Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast)
Pick you up from hotel in the morning after breakfast (Please note that check out before leave the hotel and get your luggage with you.) Arrival to Aphrodisias. We will visit Sebasteion, Theater, Agora, Tiberius Portico, Hadrian Baths, Bishop Palace, Aphrodite Temple, Odeon, Stadium, Tetraphylon and later we will have free time for Aphrodisias museum.
Arrival to Pamukkale after lunch. We will visit Hierapolis antique city and see Necropolis, Roman Bahts, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinious Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, Antique Pool and later we will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Free time to walk in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.
Transfer to Denizli Cardak Airport after the tour to take the flight to Istanbul in the evening. Arrival to Istanbul transfer to hotel. (Flight duration 1 hour).
What’s Included?
- Domestic flight tickets
- Transfers with air conditioned vehicles
- B&B accommodation
- Enterance fees to sites
- Professional English speaking guide
What’s Not Included?
- Entrance fee for Cleopatra Pool in Pamukkale and Terrace Houses in Ephesus
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
