Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour

Ephesus & Pamukkale · overview

About Ephesus Ancient City & Pamukkale Travertines

This adapted Aegean program begins with a transfer from Izmir Airport or Kuşadası Port to Kuşadası, then pairs guided visits to Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a full day in Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and Isa Bey Mosque.

Pamukkale Travertines and thermal pools

Hierapolis basilica, theatre and Roman Baths

Ephesus and the Library of Celsus

House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

Ephesus & Pamukkale · itinerary

Full itinerary · Ephesus Ancient City & Pamukkale Travertines

The itinerary below follows the supplied source program, adapted to the TAF Travel format.

Day 1

Arrival in Izmir and transfer to Kuşadası

Arrive at Izmir Airport or Kuşadası Port and meet the TAF Travel representative in the arrivals area. Transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası, then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure on the Aegean coast. Overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 2

Pamukkale & Hierapolis

After breakfast, depart Kuşadası at around 7:30 a.m. for the meeting point in Selçuk and continue inland toward Denizli. After lunch in Pamukkale, a licensed guide leads the visit to the white travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, including its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. Enjoy free time afterward, with the Antique Pools available as an optional extra, then return to Kuşadası in the evening. Overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 3

Ephesus and departure

After breakfast and check-out, begin the full-day Ephesus tour at around 8:30 a.m. Visit the Temple of Artemis, explore the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and its marble streets, then continue after lunch to the House of the Virgin Mary and historic Isa Bey Mosque. Around 4:00 p.m., transfer to Izmir Airport or your onward hotel, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Ephesus & Pamukkale · tour inclusions

What is included · Ephesus Ancient City & Pamukkale Travertines

All pick-up and drop-off transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Two nights in a four-star Kuşadası hotel with breakfast
English-speaking guide during the tours
Breakfast and lunches according to the itinerary
Entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary
Local taxes and service charges

Not included

Bus or flight tickets after the Day 3 Ephesus tour
Dinner and drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Optional tours, including the Antique Pools
Travel insurance

Route-specific equipment

Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.

Cultural and city itineraries use comfortable walking equipment rather than high-altitude mountaineering gear. The exact day may include stairs, uneven historical ground, boats or optional activities. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.

Essential personal equipment

Passport and a copy stored separately
Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
Personal medication and any prescription details
Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
Comfortable walking shoes for city, museum and site visits
Clothing suitable for religious sites and local cultural visits

Recommended or optional

Compact rain layer or umbrella for valley and city days
Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
Swimwear for confirmed lake, pool or thermal-water stops
Phone charger and a power bank for remote days
Camera or phone protection for dust, rain and cold

TAF Travel provides or arranges

Local guide and transfers described in the selected cultural itinerary
Entrance fees and activities only where listed in the selected program
Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed cultural itinerary

Rent or confirm with the team

Walking distance, uneven surfaces, stairs and accessibility needs for the selected cultural itinerary

The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.

Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.

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