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Explore Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a 2-day tour with return flights from Istanbul. Visit Ancient Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, Hierapolis, and Pamukkale.

Highlights

• Visit Ancient Ephesus, a preserved city in the Eastern Mediterranean
• See the House of Virgin Mary, where she is thought to have spent her last days
• Swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs and see the ancient city of Hierapolis
• Learn history about the Romans and early Christians

Description

Visit the ruins of Ephesus and the pools of Pamukkale on this 2-day tour from Istanbul. Fly from Istanbul and stay overnight in Kusadasi as you travel to Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Day 1 Begin your travels with a pickup from your hotel in Istanbul. Your driver will take you to the airport so you can board your 1.5-hour flight to Izmir. At your arrival, you wıll be greeted by your driver and safely taken to Selcuk to meet with your group participants and start your full-day tour. During the course of your day break for lunch. Head to the House of Virgin Mary, a church built on the top of the foundations of a structure thought to be the house where the Assumption happened and Mary spent her last days. Continue on to Ephesus, an archeological treasure and well-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. See one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Temple of Artemis, and walk along ancient streets before you concluding your day with a drive to your hotel for a 1-night stay. Day 2 Enjoy your hotel breakfast and check out in the morning to start your full-day tour. Go to Pamukkale, also know as the Pools of Heaven on Earth. See why Pamukkale was a popular settlement and be mesmerized by its hot springs. Head to the ancient city of Hierapolis, home to the biggest necropolis in Anatolia, and see the Sacred Pool, a stunning site of thermal waters rippling over scattered ancient ruins. After your day tour, you will be driven to Cardak Airport for your return flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival ın Istanbul you will be greeted by your driver and transferred safely back to your hotel.

Includes

Guided group tour 1-night accommodation in Cappadocia Breakfast (at Cappadocia accommodation) 2 lunches Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage Airport transfers (to and from airports) Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle Economic class domestic flight tickets (for Ticket Included Option) transfers and lunch are included in all options

Important Information

• * Baggage allowance: 25 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. * Entry tickets are not included. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid queues; please pay your guide in cash (EUR, USD or TRY). * Airport transfers: We do not provide assistant service. In Istanbul, the driver will drop you at the airport entrance; proceed to the check-in desk following the provider’s instructions sent in advance. On arrival at your destination airport, the driver will meet you with a sign bearing your name. * Flight options: Tours are available with or without domestic flight tickets. If you book without flights, please contact our agency for recommended options. After booking, please email or WhatsApp us (address on your ticket) with details of all passengers.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund