Cultural
Departure city: Istanbul, Turkey
End city: Istanbul, Turkey
Experience the ancient city of Ephesus with the Temple of Artemis, the Great Theatre and Virgin Mary’s House, then overnight in Selcuk. See the “Cotton Castle” of Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City with impressive ancient Roman ruins immersed in the sacred pool.
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Bus to Selcuk
Today your adventure begins with a bus ride to Selcuk. The bus ride is around 8 hours long, but you will get the chance to enjoy the changing scenery outside the window. Upon arrival to Selcuk, make your own way to the accommodation and spend the rest of the evening exploring the town on your own.
Ephesus Tour
The tour will begin at the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. In the afternoon, visit the House of Virgin Mary, reputed to be where she spent her final days. The tour ends by visiting the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey. Overnight in Selcuk.
Meals: B, L
Pamukkale Tour
Pamukkale Tour. We will drive to Pamukkale, the centre of natural thermal springs and waters with healing properties. You will visit cascading travertines, the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the largest Nekropol in Anatolia with 1200 gravestones. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Meals: B, L
Bus to Istanbul
This morning find your own way to the bus station to catch your bus back to Istanbul. You will reach Istanbul around 9:00 pm and here your tour with us will end. We wish you safe travels for your onward journey.
Meals: B
Terms and conditions apply. Subject to change and availability. Prices are per person twin share and subject to currency fluctuation. (ba)
