Overview
This 2-day private Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul starts early with a flight to Izmir, where our guide meets you. Visit Ephesus, including the House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, and Temple of Artemis, with expert insights. Stay overnight in a 4 or 5-star hotel. (Based on availability)
Next morning, after breakfast, travel 125 miles to Pamukkale (220 minutes with two stops). Learn about Hierapolis history, enjoy lunch, and swim in a thermal pool. Explore Hierapolis, Necropolis, Theatre, Roman Bath, Agora, Cleopatra Pool, and Travertines with photo time. Return to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul, then transfer back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- All Parking and Entrance Fees are included.
- Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul, Izmir, and Denizli.
- Professional English-speaking guide services throughout the tour.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Beverages during meals.
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary pick-up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Exact time will be confirmed after booking.
What To Expect
Discover the Ancient Marvels of Ephesus
11 Stops
Experience the Natural Wonders of Pamukkale
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- It's advisable to book in advance due to the tour's popularity.
- Please bring swimwear if you wish to enjoy the thermal pools.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- All Parking and Entrance Fees are included.
- Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul, Izmir, and Denizli.
- Professional English-speaking guide services throughout the tour.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Beverages during meals.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Luxury 2 Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and Pamukkale is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Luxury 2 Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and Pamukkale will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- All Parking and Entrance Fees are included.
- Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul, Izmir, and Denizli.
- Professional English-speaking guide services throughout the tour.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Beverages during meals.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- It's advisable to book in advance due to the tour's popularity.
- Please bring swimwear if you wish to enjoy the thermal pools.
