Ephesus and Pamukkale Day Tour from Izmir

From$400
12 hours – 13 hours
Izmir, Turkey

About this activity

Experience the wonders of Ephesus and Pamukkale on a guided day tour from Izmir, including ancient ruins and thermal pools.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Ephesus ruins
  • Visit the Temple of Artemis
  • Swim in Pamukkale's thermal pools
  • Discover Hierapolis ancient city
  • Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch

Full description

Join a captivating day tour from Izmir to two of Turkey's most iconic sites: the ancient city of Ephesus and the stunning thermal pools of Pamukkale. Begin your journey with a visit to Ephesus, where you'll explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient metropolis, including the impressive Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Next, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Pamukkale, known as the 'Cotton Castle,' where you can bathe in the warm, mineral-rich waters that have formed unique white terraces over millennia. Throughout the day, enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation from Izmir and a delicious traditional Turkish lunch, making this tour a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale
  • Round-trip transportation from Izmir
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Be prepared for a full-day excursion with early departure.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring ancient sites.
  • Bring swimwear and a towel for Pamukkale's thermal pools.
  • Carry a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Infants Required On Laps

Traveler reviews

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A wonderful tour of Ephesus and pamukkale and surrounds

The experience was wonderful. My husband and I were picked up from the front of our hotel by Seyhan the tour guide and Askin the driver. We were in a private Mercedes Benz van. We heard about the history of Izmir and what it us known for then we made it to Ephesus. Seyhan was very knowledgeable about the area and history of Ephesus and went to various parts of the site to explain information to us. We then went and stopped by at a Cafe with nice Turkish food and continued our trip to pamukkale. Pamukkale not only had the white stone and thermal pools it also had ruins and we walked to an amazing Roman amphitheatre. Eric organised our tour from the travel agency and ensured everything went according to plan and was very attentive. We had a very memorable time on this trip

115serapyJun 8, 2025TRIPADVISOR

The Perfect Ancient Ruins Day Trip

If you are up for a busy day and want a lot to see, this is the trip for you. My wife and I had an unforgettable time visiting Ephesus and Pamukkale. We had Serhan as our tour guide and we couldn’t recommend him more. He is knowledgeable, engaging, energetic, and an all around joy to be around. He is great in the guitar too! The only regret we have is that we could be in Turkey longer to spend an entire day at each site, but thanks to Serhan we did exactly what we hoped for and then some,

Jared_ZMay 10, 2025VIATOR

Book this tour!!

My wife and I did the 2 in 1 tour to see Ephesus and Pamukkale thermal springs and it was beautiful! Booking was very easy and such a smooth process. Eric handled everything for us and was phenomenal. We had our own private van, driver and tour guide. We got text confirmations from Eric, the tour guide and driver to keep us updated and everything was on time. The tour guide was amazing and knew so much information and was great about stopping to take photos for us! This long day was well worth it and we would definitely recommend!

tylerpI5417TAApr 24, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Book this tour!!!

My wife and I did a 2 in 1 all day tour. We left Izmir and saw Ephesus and then traveled to Pamukkale to see the thermal springs. The booking was so easy and everything after was as well! We got text confirmations from the driver and tour guide letting us know what time pick up was and everything was right on time! We had our own private van with just us and the tour guide and driver. They were so helpful and full of information and we were so comfortable the entire time. The only complaint would be some of the admission fees that we were confused about and thought were included in the booking price and parking fees, but other than that it was well worth it! Our tour guide was literally amazing and could answer any question and was so nice to take pictures of us through out the trip. We would highly recommend!

Tyler_PApr 24, 2025VIATOR

A long day, but very interesting with a good guide and drive

We were staying in Izmir, but knew that we wanted to see Ephesus and try to also get to Pamukkale & Heiropolis in one day, since our time was limited. Our guide (Serhan) was very knowledgeable. We were pushing a lot into a single (long) day, but he kept us on track to make the most of each stop. Having said that, if we were doing it over, we'd opt to skip the swim in Cleopatra's pool at Pamukkale, b/c it was very crowded (we were there in August). The extra time would have been better spent at Ephesus (which was wonderful!).

Patricia_TAug 29, 2024VIATOR