Tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale (Private)

Day Tour Turkey

We present you our tour called Tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale (Private), which is one of day tours from Kusadasi.

Duration: 1 Day
Time: It depends on you
Pickup Point: Kusadasi-Turkey
Highlights: The Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Archaeological Site, The House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), Hierapolis, The Cleopatra Pool (extra), Hierapolis-Pamukkale Archaeological Museum, Calcium Terraces and Travertines

WHY ARE WE OFFERING EPHESUS AND PAMUKKALE TOUR ONE DAY?

Ephesus and Pamukkale are the most chosen destination in Turkey. Also Ephesus has the most famous ruins of Turkey. We recommend this tour to our customers who come to Istanbul for a short business trip or who have limited time.Also It will be tiring to visit both Ephesus and Pamukkale in the same day. Therefore, we recommend that you sleep well and rest 1 day before the tour.

WHY SHOULD YOU SEE PAMUKKALE?

The historical Hierapolis Ancient City and unprecedented travertines are on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. You will be able to swim in Cleopatra Pool, healing thermal waters, snow-white travertines. White Travertines contains calcium carbonate, sulfate,sodium, iron, potassium and magnesium in its composition. With the healing properties of water, it also cures many diseases.You will have the opportunity to see Pamukkale-Hierapolis. Pamukkale is currently located within the territory of the Republic of Turkey.

WHY SHOULD YOU SEE EPHESUS?

Ephesus is the city that hosts the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus is one of the First Seven Churches of Christianity mentioned in the Bible. Also it is one the best preserved ancient Greek-Romans city of Turkey. The House of Virgin Mary was declared a place of pilgrimage by the Vatican in 1961.

WHAT WE DO?

For Pamukkale:

We start our tour at the North gate of Pamukkale and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis with our knowledgeable guide. As you explore this majestic city, your guide will illuminate the evolution of the great theater and guide you through the extraordinary Grand Theater itself. Right next to it stands the Temple of Apollo, whose history is vividly told. You will encounter the Nymphaeum, the Plutonium, the Christian Basilica, the Necropolis and the Martyrium of St. Philip, each brought to life by our expert guide.

After completing the Hierapolis tour, our guide gives you a three-hour break. We recommend admiring the mesmerizing White Travertines, a natural wonder of the world, where you can stroll and swim. Cleopatra’s Pool also offers the opportunity to swim and relax for a nominal fee.

For Ephesus:

First,We will pass through the verdant and picturesque countryside before arriving at our first stop which is The House of Virgin Mary. Afterwards we reach House of Virgin Mary. It is known that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus 4 or 6 years after the death of Jesus.

Second, After The House of Virgin Mary, we will then head on to the next destination which will be the Ancient City of Ephesus; the tour here shall be a walking tour and will take you through one of the most magnificent archaeological sites in the entire world. You will be able to see the Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastic, the Temple of Hadrian, and course lets’ not forget the very impressive library of Ephesus.

The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest in antiquity with a capacity of 24.000 seats. Then We will pass through the Arcadian Way where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession.

Finally, Then we will continue on the tour and head on for our next stop which is the Temple of Artemis (Diana), this outstanding temple was built in honor of the Greek Goddess of hunting, wild nature, and fertility, deemed as one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world. The temple of Artemis used to be the largest marble temple in the ancient Greek world since it was four times as big as the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

When the Tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale (Private) is completed we will transfer you end of the day Tour of Kusadasi.