Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale 5-Day Tour
Spend five days between Istanbul, Selcuk and Pamukkale, with domestic flights, transfers, guiding and key museum entries arranged for you. The route combines time in Istanbul with visits to Ephesus and the Pamukkale–Hierapolis area, while keeping the pace suitable for a small-group trip. Your stay includes four nights of accommodation, breakfast at the hotel and lunches during the tours. Domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir, and between Denizli and Istanbul, are included with a baggage allowance of 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin. Local licensed guides lead the sightseeing days, and transport is provided in non-smoking air-conditioned vehicles. The itinerary begins and ends in Istanbul. Arrival and departure transfers are included, and the sightseeing days feature Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, Isabey Mosque, Pamukkale’s travertines and Hierapolis. The tour operates in small groups of up to 15 travellers.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
Turkey
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
5 days
Style
Small groups
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Start / end
Istanbul / Istanbul
Highlights
- Ancient city and heritage sites in western Turkey
- Small groups with up to 15 travellers
- Time in Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Suitable for families and group travel
Itinerary
- 1
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in after the flight.None - 2
Selcuk
Ephesus Ancient City
Fly to Izmir and continue to Selcuk for a full sightseeing day. Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque, with lunch included before returning to your hotel.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Pamukkale
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Travel to Pamukkale to see the travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis. There is free time after the guided visit, with the option to swim at the white terraces or use the Cleopatra Pool at your own expense.Breakfast, Lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 4 nights of accommodation
- Domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir, and Denizli and Istanbul
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Licensed local guides on sightseeing days
- Entrance tickets to the museums and sites listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast at the hotel and lunches during the tours
- Transportation during the tour in non-smoking air-conditioned vehicles
- Fuel surcharge and all taxes
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Drinks with lunch
- Dinner
- Optional activities
Dates & availability
Updating availabilitySelect departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.