Flight to Denizli – Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea – Accommodation at Kusadasi

Istanbul - Begin your Western Turkey adventure with a convenient transfer to the airport. The driver will collect you from your hotel or Airbnb reception, provided parking is available. You’ll then be transported to the airport for your flight to Denizli.

Denizli Çardak Airport - Upon arrival at Denizli/Cardak airport, your tour guide and another driver will greet you at the arrival terminal exit gate to commence your tour of Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Laodicea.

Pamukkale Natural Park - Pamukkale, Turkey, is a must-see for nature and history enthusiasts. For centuries, visitors have left feeling rejuvenated. Today’s guided tour offers experiences at the white travertines of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, both located in Pamukkale Natural Park.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of Hierapolis Ancient City include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool. Capture stunning photos of Pamukkale’s ancient ruins.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After exploring Hierapolis Ancient City, enjoy 60-75 minutes of free time to discover Pamukkale’s natural beauty and swim in the white travertines - thermal pools (or Cleopatra’s pool for an additional fee). Rejoin your guide to walk barefoot down the travertines.

Cleopatra Pools - Above the Pamukkale white travertine pools lies a spectacular spot fed by the same hot springs. Here, you can bathe in the waters Cleopatra once enjoyed! A modern spa facility allows you to experience these historic healing waters. Unlike the lower pools’ white water, Cleopatra’s favored Antique Pool features clear, warm water. Once topped by a Roman Temple to Apollo with a decorative roof supported by Doric columns, imagine Cleopatra’s experience in its prime.

Pamukkale - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, included in today’s guided tour.

Karahayit - After lunch, participate in a traditional handcraft workshop to learn about Pamukkale’s special stones and metals.

Laodicea - Excavations have uncovered artifacts dating from 3500 BC (Late Chalcolithic) to 3000 BC (Early Bronze Age). Named by Seleucid king Antiochus II for his wife Laodike in the 3rd century BC, the city thrived under Pergamum’s kings and was later bequeathed to the Roman Empire, flourishing from the 4th to 6th centuries. It was one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding - Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – Add this experience for an extra cost): Soar over Pamukkale’s gleaming white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the grand theater, on this brief but thrilling paragliding adventure with an experienced pilot. Launch from a slope about 1,300 feet (400 meters) high and glide over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kusadasi - After your tour of Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City, and Laodicea Ancient City, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Kusadasi Castle - This charming Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. * This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it independently after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.

Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - Built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support regional maritime trade, this historical building is located opposite Kusadasi cruise port. * This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it independently after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.

Semi-Private Tour to Ephesus and Its Surroundings - Flight from Izmir to Istanbul – or Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia

Kuşadası - After breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00 AM for a full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. * At the tour’s conclusion, you’ll be directly transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul (or a flight from Izmir to Cappadocia if you choose to extend your trip to Cappadocia. The flight ticket from Izmir to Cappadocia is included in the “Diamond Package” option). Remember to check out of your hotel and collect your luggage before departing for the Ephesus tour.

Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - Before heading to the Ephesus area, stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) to capture photos of the stunning Kusadasi Bay.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Your first stop is the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most significant harbor cities of the ancient world, mentioned in the Book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Highlights include the Celsus Library and theater. Explore the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets, and more during your tour of this ancient city.

Ephesus Experience Museum - The Ephesus Experience Museum offers an immersive journey into Turkey’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Utilizing advanced display systems and content technologies, it provides visitors with a captivating time travel experience that vividly brings the past to life.

Ephesus Terrace Houses - Located on the hill opposite the Hadrian Temple, these terrace houses, also known as “the houses of the rich,” offer insights into family life during the Roman period. Built according to the city’s Hippodamian plan, where roads intersected at right angles. * This site is not included in the tour. The tour guide will share historical information while passing by.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your next visit is the pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Be captivated by the natural beauty surrounding the monument.

Selcuk - Stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for lunch, included in today’s guided tour. After lunch, experience a traditional handcraft co-operative to learn about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

Basilica Of Saint John - Visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to St. John, the author of Revelation. According to legend, St. John died in this church after writing the Fourth Gospel, and the Basilica was built by Emperor Justinian over St. John’s burial site.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - At the tour’s end, you’ll be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul (or a flight to Kayseri if you opted to extend your trip to the Cappadocia district).

İstanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Cappadocia - If you wish to extend your trip to the Cappadocia district by flight, book the “Diamond Package” option. The flight ticket from Izmir to Cappadocia and transfer from Cappadocia airport to your hotel in the Cappadocia district are included. Note that the return flight ticket to Istanbul is not included if you choose this option.

• Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
• Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services
• Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul (or Izmir to Cappadocia)
• Lunch
• Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• 1 night hotel accommodation including breakfast
• Breakfast
• One way ferry ticket from Kos and Rhodes Islands to Turkey, if you depart from these Greek Isles

• Dinner & drink
• Entrance fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line.)

This two-day trip package offers a unique opportunity to explore the top two destinations in the western part of Turkey. Pamukkale is a stunning blend of natural beauty and rich history. The iconic white travertine pools of Pamukkale, formed by calcite deposits from hot springs, are a must-see. Believed to be the final resting place of Mary, mother of Jesus, the site at Bulbul Mountain near Ephesus has been a site of Christian pilgrimage since the 19th century. The Ephesus ruins are among the most impressive archaeological sites in Turkey and a must-visit for history enthusiasts. The travel package provides a great opportunity to link your travels in Western Turkey with Cappadocia, another key destination in the country. Additionally, this semi-private tour with a maximum of 10 travelers offers a more personalized experience while still enjoying the company of others. It strikes a balance between intimacy and group dynamics, enhancing the overall adventure.

• The package prices apply to accommodations in double or triple rooms. (with your family / friends) If you wish to add a single room to your booking, there may be an additional fee. However, solo travelers will not incur any extra charges, as they will automatically be assigned to single rooms.
• For your accommodation in Kusadasi during this trip, the pre-planned hotels are “Efe Boutique Hotel” - “Carina Boutique Hotel” - “Charisma De Luxe Hotel.” When booking, you can select either one. If these hotels do not have availability for standard or superior rooms on your travel dates, the local tour operator may substitute them with equivalent hotels.
• If you would like to connect this trip to Cappadocia instead of return to Istanbul, this option is available for all booking options. After you preferred flight from Izmir to Cappadocia, you will not have any right about the return flight to Istanbul. Also, the arrival airport transfer will be provided by the local tour operator in Cappadocia.
• If you would like to connect your Greece Travel from Kos and Rhodes Islands of Greece to this tip, this option is available for all booking options. After you preferred departure from Kos or Rhodes Islands, the local tour operator will provide you ferry tickets from these islands instead of flight from Istanbul to Denizli. The hotel pick up service is not available and not include for departures in these islands.
• The local tour operator will email your e-tickets for domestic flights six days prior to your departure. You won’t need to print the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and the reservation number on the tickets will be sufficient for check-in.
• The local tour operator may request some passport details to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be booked and you can not join to this tour. If you do not provide the requested information until 7 days prior to your trip or if you refuse to provide the requested information, you must cancel your reservation. If you do not cancel until 7 days before your departure date, the local tour operator will apply the cancellation and refund policies for this tour.
• You are allowed 15kg luggage + 8kg cabin bag per person for each domestic flight(s). If you need more luggage capacity, please let the local tour operator know. Additional charges may apply for exceeding the 15 kg luggage limit.
• If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the local tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the local tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
• The airport transfers in Istanbul are valid for between hotels (or airbnb addresses) and airports of Istanbul. If you would like add an extra stop during these transfer services (like take something from anywhere during transfer), the local tour operator can request extra cost.
• If your pick-up or drop-off point are located inside of the same airport with the departure / return airport, the local tour operator will not provide any hotel pick-up or drop-off services. This is about the traffic procedures of the airports.
• If you give up / cancel to any part of this trip, the local tour operator will apply the cancellation and refund policies for this tour, and you will not have ny refund rate.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for this trip. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book the trip.

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.