Why you should visit Ephesus and Pamukkale?
Stroll through the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, past the amazingly intact façade of the Library of Celsus. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools and explore the site of the old Roman SPA town, Hierapolis.
DAY 1
Pick up around 4.00 am from your hotel and private transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir followed by a fully day tour to Ephesus.
Upon arrival, meet & greet at the arrivals area. The representative will be holding a name plate for your private transfer to the meeting point for your tour.
EphesusTour:
We will take you to Ephesus – an ancient Greek City that was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. In its area you’ll attend the Library of Celsius that was originally built in 125 AD and once held nearly 12,000 scrolls; the Odeon, a small roofed theater seating about 1,500 people; the Temple of Hadrian dated from the 2nd century. It is depicted on the reverse of the 20 new lira banknotes of 2005-2009; among other constructions is Temple of Serapis, Agora, Marble Street, Bouleuterion (a council house), Great Theater, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia, Temple of Artemis that was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world; the Isabey Mosque is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art.
Ephesus plays a key role in Christianity: from 52-54 AD the apostle Paul lived here; the Gospel of John may have been written here; the city was of the 7 churches of Asia that are cited in the Book of Revelation; Mary, Jesus’ mother, may have spent the last years of her life here.
During the day lunch at a local restaurant and upon ending of tour, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay in Kuşadası.
DAY 2
Pamukkale Tour
Pick up from your hotel at 08:00 am to start your tour.
We will visit Pamukkale, the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis, and the last the great baths of Hierapolis Antique City, where St. Philip was martyred.
St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Calcium Terraces and Pools are the last point of the tour.
At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival to Istanbul airport, meet & greet at the arrivals area. The representative will be holding a nameplate for your private transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
