Admire the Odeon, a roofed theater structure built for singing exercises, musical shows, and poetry competitions
See the Library of Celsus, built to house 12,000 scrolls
Stop off at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Go to the site known as the House of the Virgin Mary
Learn about the history of this city, famous for its mention in the Bible
Visit the Basilica of St. John, believed to be the burial site of the apostle John
Temple of Diana and Virgin Mary’s House
Tour the Roman Basilica Baths
See the Temple of Domitian, who was the final emperor of the Flavian dynasty
Walk among the ruins of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
Visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean area, on a 2-day tour. See the ancient ruins of the city, visit important Christian sites, walk among the old buildings of Hierapolis, and learn about the hot springs of Pamukkale.
What to Expect
Spend 2 days seeing ancient ruins and absorbing history and culture on a trip to Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul.
Ephesus, once the Roman capital of Asia Minor, was a city with a population of 250,000. Walking along the marble street to the magnificent Library of Celsius, you can easily imagine how was the life here in Roman times. You will also spend time in Pamukkale (Hierapolis), an ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia, located on hot springs in southwest Anatolia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its hot springs have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House
after pick-up from your hotel the night before, you will board a bus from Istanbul to Ephesus, arriving early the following morning. Being a tour visiting the ruins from the period of St. Paul, and stopping to see such sites as Odeon, the monumental fountains, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, and gymnasiums, churches, stadiums, and theaters. After lunch, visit the Basilica of St. John and his tomb, and the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent last year of her life. Dinner and overnight at 3-star hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 2: Pamukkale (Hierapolis)
After morning pick-up from your hotel in Kuşadasi, drive to Pamukkale/Hierapolis for full-day tour. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis of the ancient Hellenistic World, and sites including the Roman Basilica Baths, the Domitian Gate, Agora, the Byzantine Gate, the Roman Fountains, and the Roman Theatre. You will also learn about the hot springs, their contents, and the healing powers of the waters here. When you tour end, you will be driven to catch an overnight bus that will return you to Istanbul the following morning.
What's Included
Transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
Visits conducted by expert licensed guides
Entrance fees
Accomodation
Lunch during the tour
What's Not Included
Dinner
Meeting Point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
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