Ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Ephesus ruins
- Marvel at Pamukkale's travertine terraces
- Visit Hierapolis archaeological site
- Swim in Cleopatra's Pool
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Izmir
- Entrance fees to Ephesus and Pamukkale
Itinerary
According to your pick-up time, meet your guide&driver and start your full day tour.
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 worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 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 horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis
At the end of the tour return to the original departure point.
Important information
Know before you book
- Entrance fees to Ephesus and Pamukkale are not included in the price.
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from Izmir; confirm your pickup location upon booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Entry fee for Ancient Ephesus is excluded
- Entry fee for Pamukkale is excluded
- Your guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets for each site to avoid long ticket queues. The entrance fee used can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
Traveler reviews
Beautiful tour with an excellent guide
Excellent tour with a very very good guide (Tayfun or Tay). Tay was very knowledgeable and told us engaging stories about history and archaeology. Even our kids were attentive as he told the stories in a fun way. He did not rush us anywhere and was very helpful in suggesting the right itinerary. The places are indeed beautiful - Ephesus and Hierapolis are dripping with history, while Pamukkale has an otherworldly beauty! Totally recommend doing the private tour and ask for Tay.
Amazing experience ans great stop and our guide had a lot of information. Recommend it highly and Isik was very good.
The tour was amazing . Isik was very informative and helpful . We had enough time to explore the sites and take a lot of pictures. She is a great guide .
Excellent!
The tour was excellent! Ishik was very knowledgeable. First we went to see Travertine, then we went to see the ancient roman ruins. Excellent lunch and took us even textile shop for shopping at the end of our tour!
History buffs and Bible readers you must see Ephesus!
Ali, our guide, had very good knowledge of the history of Ephesus both from a secular and biblical perspective. It is amazing to see so vividly the things the Apostle Paul wrote about were real - involving real people and culture, real customs and beliefs. It supports the authenticity of the biblical accounts. I would highly recommend the tour. Ephesus is so amazingly well preserved. Nothing else like it.
Must See
Ephesus and Pamukkale Day tour! Excellent private tour experience! Nice, knowledgeable and interesting. We’ve enjoyed our private day tour in Ephesus and Pamukkale with our guide Mert. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and friendly, gave us a fantastic day experience in wonderful Ephesus and Pamukkale. Thank you Mert for the wonderful experience that we had.