Overview

Duration: 2 days
Tour starting point: Your Istanbul hotel
Tour ending point: Same with departure point
Includes: Private tours, officially licensed local tour guides, private transportation, domestic flight tickets, entrance tickets, all mentioned airport transfers
Excludes: Hotel booking, lunch, drinks, gratitudes ( recommended)
Sights to see: Ephesus, Pamukkale

Inclusions

Private Tours in English
Professional Local Guides
Domestic Flight Tickets
Airport Transfers
Museum/Attraction Tickets
Transportation With Private Vans

Exclusions

Hotel Bookings
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Gratitude (suggested)

Itinerary

Day 1: You will be picked up from your Istanbul hotel by our private van and you will be transferred to Istanul Airport for flight to Izmir (Smyrna). Upon arrival in Izmir you will be met by our representative at the airport holding name sign with your name on it.

You will be transferred to city center of Ephesus with private van to meet your guide. Upon arrival meet your local tour guide and you will be informed about the history of Ephesus before discovering the ancient city.

Sights to see: Temple of Artemis, Great Amphitheater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian and Ephesus Amphitheater, Harbor Street of Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque.

After tour your driver and tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Ephesus hotel.

Day 2: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for Pamukkale tour to enjoy the natural calcium pools created by thermal water. As Ephesus is far away from Pamukkale there will be a 3-hours-long drive with private van service however you will be accompanied by a local tour guide and informed about the following sites of visit in advance.

Sights to see: Calcium Pools, Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Cleopatra Antique Pool, Hierapolis.

Note: As you will have free time to swim in the Cleopatra Pool, please take your swimsuit with you.

After tour you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at Istanbul Airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel and overnight stay in Istanbul. Our service ends here, we hope to have you as our guest again.

F.A.Q.

Q: Is it possible to change the tour route?
A: Of course, as this is a private tour we can change the tour route and start from Pamukkale, spend your second day in Ephesus.

Q: What are the language options?
A: We can operate your tour in English, Spanish and Italian upon request. Please contact us for other language options.

Q: Why hotel is not included?
A: As hotels offer good rates in online booking platforms we don't include hotel booking service however we will suggest you the central location to book your hotel, so you can make your hotel booking in accordance with your priorities.

Q: What is the pick up time from my Istanbul hotel?
A: Depending on the flight time, hotel pick up changes however in order to make a satisfying tour program and not to spend your day on the road, you can fly to Ephesus with an early morning flight.

Q: Can we finalize my tour in Kusadasi?
A: Of course, if you would like to end your tour in Kusadasi we can drop you to the hotel or Kusadasi port.

Q: How to meet my tour guide?
A: Your tour guide will be waiting you at the airport to meet you fort he tour. Also you will see our represantative with name sign at the Istanbul airport to meet you for transfer back to your hotel.

Q: Can we add another site of visit to our program?
A: Please advise us in advance if you would like to add another site of visit to your tour itinerary, so we can revise it accordingly.

Q: Are we alone with the guide or will there be a group?
A: As this is a private tour service, you/your family will be alone with your tour guide.

Q: What kind of vehicle is used for transportation?
A: Depending on your number vehicle choice is managed however our tours are generally operated with Mercedes vito or Mercedes Sprinter for larger groups.