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2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour by Plane from/to Istanbul: Kusadasi, House of Mary, Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City | Small Group of 12 Pax | Meals Included

Product Code: 672276

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • This is a customized 2 days package tour from/to Istanbul by plane
    • Ancient Ephesus; The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean
    • See the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days
    • Swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs and see Hierapolis Ancient City and Cleopatra Pool
    • Learn history about Romans and early Christians from your expert local guide
    • Tasty typical Turkish food in the local restaurants
Tour Code
672276
Duration
2 day
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Istanbul

Flight to Izmir / Ancient Ephesus Tour

Hotel: Efe Boutique Hotel / Kusadasi - special class or similar

Meal: L:Included

According to your pick-up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and drive safely to Selcuk, meet with your group participants, and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August. 

Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During 1C AD, Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

Next; the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world. After the tour drive you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Tips:
* Admission Fee (per person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 400TL
- House of Mary: 200TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dollar, euro or Turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ancient Ephesus Ancient Ephesus
  • House of the Virgin Mary House of the Virgin Mary
  • The Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis

Meal

  • L:Included
Day 02
Denizli

Pamukkale Tour / Flight to Istanbul

Meal: B:Included L:Included

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out (take your luggage with you), start your full-day tour and visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. After tour drive you to Cardak Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival ın Istanbul you will be greeted by your driver and transferred safely to your hotel. End of our service. 

Tips:
* Admission Fee (per person)
- Pamukkale: 400TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools) Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools)
  • Pamukkale Pamukkale
  • Hierapolis Hierapolis

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Departure Point: Centrally located Istanbul hotels.
Ending Point: Returns to original departure points.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 1-night accommodation in Kusadasi
    • Economic class domestic flight tickets
    • Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Transfer services from/to airports
    • Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle 

Package Excludes

    • Admission fees to attractions
    • Beverage during the tour
    • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
    • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy: Hotels, Airport Transfers, Tours can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date. Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies.
    • Amendments caused by the flights are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
    • It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
    • We recommend you to arrive to the town minimum a day before the tour for this early departure.
    • Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
    • If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
    • Baggage allowance is 15kg+8kg hand luggage.
    • Please take passport for this service.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
    • Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the provider can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 8+
* Child: 4-7
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Child enjoys the same price as adults as the 3rd person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adults and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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