Flight to Izmir / Ancient Ephesus Tour

İstanbul Airport - At your scheduled pick-up time, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a comfortable drive to the airport, where you’ll board a 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight to Izmir.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Upon arrival, your driver will warmly welcome you and transport you safely to Selcuk. Here, you’ll join your group and embark on a full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary, situated 6 km north of the Ephesus ruins. A church, built in the 6th century AD atop the foundations of a 1st-century AD house, is recognized by the church as the final residence of Mary. It is also believed that the Assumption occurred here on August 15th.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Explore Ancient Ephesus, an archaeological gem and the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the world’s second-largest city after Rome, with over 250,000 residents. It served as a crucial link between East and West and was a major trading hub due to its vast harbor. Ephesus was not only a wealthy commercial center but also the romantic retreat of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It houses one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. The city’s preservation allows visitors to walk its ancient streets and admire stunning monuments like the third-largest library of the ancient world and the largest Roman theater in Asia, offering a true time-travel experience.

The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, or Artemision, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis made Ephesus a renowned pilgrimage site. The temple featured 127 Ionic columns, each 19 meters tall, and is considered the earliest bank of the ancient world.

Kusadasi - After the tour, you’ll be driven to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Pamukkale, known as the Pools of Heaven on Earth, has long been a popular destination due to its hot springs, believed to possess healing properties. It is considered the world’s earliest spa, attracting visitors seeking cures throughout history. The unique terraces, formed by warm spring water at 35°C containing calcium bicarbonate, have earned Pamukkale a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, home to Anatolia’s largest necropolis with 1,200 gravestones. The Sacred Pool is a site highlight, with shallow thermal waters flowing over ancient Roman ruins beneath.

Kusadasi - After the tour, you’ll return to your hotel for another overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Pergamon & Asklepion Tour / Flight to Istanbul

Pergamon Ancient City - Explore Pergamum, a city that had been a capital for nearly four centuries by the time John wrote his letter. Pergamum has witnessed various cultures from the Stone and Bronze Ages to the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among its temples, palaces, and agoras, the Asklepion, constructed over a century, includes the grand Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library. Discover the impressive Acropolis, the ancient city itself, and see the Altar of Zeus, referred to as the ‘throne of Satan,’ the Temple of Trajan, and the third-largest library of antiquity.

The Asklepion - Known as “The Pergamum God of Health,” the Asklepion was dedicated to Asclepius, the deity of health and medicine, serving the people for centuries and establishing Pergamum as a significant medical center. Renowned medical scholars like Hippocrates and Galenus were born and worked here.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - After the tour, you’ll be driven to Izmir Airport for a 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight back to Istanbul.

İstanbul Airport - Upon arrival in Istanbul, your driver will greet you and ensure a safe transfer to your hotel, marking the end of our service.

• 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
• Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Lunch
• Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Breakfast
• Transfer services from/to airports

• Beverage with meals
• Tips for the guides & drivers (0ptional)
• Admission fees to attractions
• Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Explore the Ephesus Ruins, Mother Mary House, Artemis Temple, Pamukkale, Pergamum, and Asklepion on this personalized 3-day tour package from/to Istanbul by plane. Discover Turkey’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ancient Ephesus, an archaeological gem and the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, featuring the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Enjoy the opportunity to swim in Pamukkale’s thermal springs and visit Pergamum and Asklepion, one of the seven churches of revelation. Gain insights into the history of early Christians with guidance from an expert local guide. Delight in shopping at local bazaars and savoring delicious dishes from Turkish cuisine.

The tour offers two options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” Choose your preferred option during the tour booking process.

• The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.