Private Tour
Ephesus and Pamukkale Full-Day Private Tour from Istanbul by Plane
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A Days Ephesus and Pamukkale tour Package starts from Istanbul and returns to Istanbul and takes 1 Days . A -day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul is a great way to explore two of Turkey's most iconic historical and natural sites. Includes Airport Transfers, Return Flight Tickets, Entrance Fees to the Museums, Licensed Local Guides, and Lunch. This package makes your Turkey Tours easy, and makes you enjoy your Travel to Turkey!
**Visit the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor with an expert local guide
**Decide on the places you would like to see, focusing on sights of interest
**Swim in Pamukkale's hot springs and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Istanbul
Around 03:30 – 04:30 am, our team will pick you up from your Istanbul Hotel, and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Izmir . When you arrive to the airport, you make your self-check-in with the flight information provided to you after you booked this tour and take your flight to Izmir. Upon landing at Izmir, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. an hour transfer to Ephesus Area , meet guide and start this lifetime experience.
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in the antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also, Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. In Ephesus, we will see, Celcus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, and the Theater.The last stop of the tour will be the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus antique city. You will also get the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant and explore handicrafts made in the Turkish tradition throughout the trip.
What‘s Included
LUNCH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, Enjoy a peaceful meal with authentic flavors in a serene rural setting.
TO SKIP TICKET LINES, ask your guide to arrange tickets; pay the fee in cash to your guide.
PARKING FEES, all parking fees are included in the tour price, for your convenience
PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE, Authorized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture
PRIVATE TOUR, ensures a more personalized and exclusive experience tailored to your preferences
HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF, convenient service as detailed in the itinerary.
DOMESTIC FLIGHT TICKETS, round way ticket from/to Istanbul
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION, travel with separate driver in an air-conditioned, non-smoking van.
Personal expenses
Entrance fee - House of Virgin Mary
Entrance fee - Ephesus
Entrance fee - Pamukkale
Pickup points
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ephesus is Awesome
Michael G,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a long day of travel but worth it. The ruins at Ephesus are beautiful and you can really get a perspective on this ancient city. More Christian linkage would be nice.
Two ruins in one day
Shilpa n,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From the helpful pre-tour WhatsApp communication to the final stop, this was a flawlessly executed and incredible day. We were first greeted by our friendly driver in Izmir, Husain, who set a warm and welcoming tone. Our guide, Tijen, was fantastic—deeply knowledgeable and experienced, she patiently answered all my questions. The itinerary was awe-inspiring: a serene visit to Mary’s House, followed by the magnificent Ephesus ruins, which were thankfully not too busy. After a delicious lunch, we had the option to visit a rug, leather, or spice shop before the scenic drive to Pamukkale. A standout tip was using a buggy in Pamukkale to see the ruins, which let us cover more ground effortlessly. The water pools was also a standout. The day was long, but well-paced with car breaks, so we never felt overly tired. My one piece of advice: be sure to wear sturdy shoes!
We had a great tour! It's...
Susset S,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour! It's long but it's worth it. Tijen is a great tour guide. She accomodated the tour to our interests and pleased our desires. Hakan, the driver, was very good too.
Excellent trip
Nikunj P,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing personalized tour of the sites. It was well organized, and the Travel was well coordinated. Our Guide Ali was very friendly and accommodative. I would recommend it without reservation.!
Excellent way to see everything in a single day - perfect for travellers on a tight time schedule!
X4967GFangelak,Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour, fitting a LOT of amazing sights into a single day that we definitely wouldn't have been able to arrange for ourselves. Great value for money, especially for any travellers with a really tight time schedule in Turkey!! The early morning airport transfer driver was on time, making our flight to Pamukkale smooth and hassle-free. Our guide, Furkan, and our driver for the day were waiting for us at arrivals in Denizli so there was zero stress, and the tour was off to a great start! First was Pamukkale and Heirapolis, then a refreshing swim in Cleopatra's Pool. After seeing all the sights in the area, we started the drive to Ephesus. The car was really comfortable, and our driver drove very safely, so we were able to totally relax, and even took a nap. On the way to Ephesus we stopped for delicious and very filling traditional Turkish lunch at a lovely ranch farm, and also enjoyed a visit to a rug centre, where we learned about Turkish rug-making - it was very informative and unlike other weaving centres (like Cappadocia), thankfully the staff here did not try the hard sell!! We took another break from driving to visit the Virgin Mary's house, and do a tour of a leather factory where we learned about traditional Turkish lambskin leather-goods, and then finally arrived at the Ephesus Ruins refreshed and ready to see this amazing site and learn all about it! Furkan was so knowledgeable about everything we saw, but especially he had so much interesting information to share about the Ephesus Ruins, which made the experience so fun and the time just flew by. At the end of the day, he also went out of his way to help us find a particular, uncommon souvenir we were looking for, before dropping us off at the airport right on time for our late flight back to Istanbul. The only thing of the day that did not go smoothly was the airport transfer driver to return us to our hotel was not waiting for us when we arrived back in Istanbul and was over 30 minutes late to pick us up, and then he also got lost. So we finally arrived back at our hotel 1.5 hours later than scheduled, which was a frustrating and tiring end to an otherwise excellent day. However, overall I can gladly recommend this tour and especially our wonderful guide Furkan to anyone wanting to see the best of these two historical areas in a single day and learn a ton about all the ancient sites! Great value for time and money!!! Thank you Furkan!!
Ephesus to Pamukale
Yunishaphilip,May 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did a full day trip. Our trip was amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and the itinerary was squeezed in one day but we manages to see alot of things. Recommended!
100% positive experience!
historynerd101,Feb 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the time of my life...literally. My flight to Izmir was cancelled but was surprisingly booked an hour later. I was met by my new guide and friend, Tijen at the airport in Izmir. We hit it off right from the beginning. I found Tijen to be very professional and genuine and knowledgeable about Ephesus and Hierapolis. It was just me on the tour and I was made to feel spoiled right from minute one. As I am an ancient history nerd (especially Roman and 1st century period) and I found a kindred spirit in my guide as she spoke my "nerd" language. No, it wasn't an actual language, but it was her sheer enthusiasm & understanding about a topic that she obviously knew much about. I was "geeking out" and in awe as she brought to life the things I have only read about in books. I was finally there! Walking through the streets where the historical apostle Paul, Timothy, John, Priscilla and Aquilla walked...it was mind blowing. Mary's house is nestled way, way up in this enchanted forest up in the mountains; the scenery is breathtaking and I am so glad I included Mary's house on my tour. My guide, Tijen was all to eager to share the little interesting nuggets of information that I was all to eager to gobble up. We made our trek to Pamukkale as my guide shared history along the way. The car ride went so quick as we chatted about everything that made this region so special. I made a special request if it was possible to do a quick sideline to the ancient Laodicea ruins. To my surprise, it was granted and it was truly life changing for me. This one day trip was life-changing for me, an opportunity and experience that I will never ever forget. Do yourself a favor and book this tour right now! I am from Canada and was treated like royalty the entire trip. Hats off to this tour organization and especially to my new friend and tour guide Tijen. Wow! What a wonderful experience.
Fantastic
Casadiego M,Jan 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was wonderful, we traveled with my little daughter and the guide was kind and explained very well so that she understood. The transport was very punctual and the logistics impeccabl
Good
luisjypati,Dec 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good short tryp. Trully recommend from Istanbul if you are going to be there a few days. Pick up from hotel, flight and then a good guide. Alao have to say in the main tour they bring you some places for turiat to buy gifts, I would have eliminate that specific part
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