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2-Day-Tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale

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| Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

The tour programme allows you to live your Aegean experience in a shorter time, you would be fitting the cultural legacy of millennia in 48 hours, visiting the ancient Cities of Ephesus and Hierapolis (Pamukkale).

What's Included

Transportation from/to your base-location in Istanbul.
Overnight accommodation
Knowledgable & Professional Tour Guide

Meals & Drinks.
Museum entrance ticket fees

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Please be informed kindly that you are required to contact your agency, Travelium, at least 48 hours in advance in order to confirm excursion.The tour you have purchased, includes round transportation and please get in touch with your agency, Travelium, to confirm the time schedule of your flight in order to arrange the transportation accordingly.If you have book this activity less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled time, please contact us immediately after booking to confirm your excursion.Please send us your Passport number and date of birth.Please bear in mind, you will be asked to present your printed voucher and photo ID when you meet with your guide.

What To Expect

Day 1

Day I - Ephesus Trip

7 Stops

The Odeion

This building has the shape of a small theatre with the stage building, seating places and the orchestra.It had double function in use. First it was used as a Bouleuterion for the meetings of the Boulea or the Senate. The second fuction was the Odeum as a concert hall for the performances.It was constructed in the 2nd century A.D by the order of Publius Vedius Antonius and his wife Flavia paiana, two wealthy citizens in Ephesus.It had a capacity of 1500 spectators. It had 3 doors opening from the stage to the podium. The podium was narrow and one meter higher than the orchestra section. The stage building was two-storeyed and embellished with columns.The podium in front of the stage building and some parts of the seating were restored. The Odeon used to be enclosed with a wooden roof.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mermerli Yol

Ephesus Marble Road is the road starting form the great theatre to the Celsus Library, which is the portion of the sacred way that leads past Panayir dagi to the Temple of Artemis. The construction of the marble road dates to the 1st century A.D, and it was rebuilt in the 5th century. The western side of the road is enclosed by the agora wall, and on the wall is a higher platform, which was constructed during the reign of Nero. It was built over the wall, for pedestrians.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hadrian

Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D by P. Quintilius and was dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian, who came to visit the city from Athens in 128 A.D The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory. The side columns are square. The pedestal with inscriptions in front of the temple, are the bases for the statues of the emperors between 293-305 CE, Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius I, and Galerius; the originals of the statues have not been found yet.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bibliotheque de Celsus

Celsus Library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. Celcius Library was built in 117 A.D. Celsus Library was a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia; from his son Galius Julius Aquila. The grave of Celsus was beneath the ground floor, across the entrance and there was a statue of Athena over it. Because Athena was the goddess of the wisdom.The scrolls of the manuscripts were kept in cupboards in niches on the walls. There were double walls behind the bookcases to prevent the them from the extremes of temperature and humidity. The capacity of the library was more than 12,000 scrolls. It was the third richest library in ancient times after the Alexandra and Pergamum.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre

Ephesus theatre is the most magnificent structure in Ephesus ancient city. The Ephesus Great Theatre is located on the slope of Panayir Hill, opposite the Harbor Street, and easily seen when entering from the south entrance to Ephesus. It was first constructed in the Hellenistic Period, in the third century BC during the reign of Lysimachos, but then during the Roman Period, it was enlarged and formed its current style that is seen today.It is the largest in Anatolia and has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The cavea has sixty six rows of seats, divided by two diazoma (walkway between seats) into three horizontal sections. There are three sections of seats. In the lower section, Marble pieces, used for restoration, and the Emperor's Box were found. The seats with backs ,made of marble, were reserved for important people. The audience entered from the upper cavea.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

House of Virgin Mary is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.The house of Virgin Mary is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones. In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built. The original two-stored house, which consisted of an anteroom (where today candles are proposed), bedroom and praying room (Christian church area) and a room with fireplace (chapel for Muslims). A front kitchen fell into ruins and has been restored in 1940's. Today, only the central part and a room on the right of the altar are open to visitors.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pamukkale

Road trip to city.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Day II - Pamukkale Trip

2 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Transportation from/to your base-location in Istanbul.Overnight accommodation.Knowledgable & Professional Tour Guide. The following is NOT included: Meals & Drinks.Museum entrance ticket fees. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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