Aegean & Ancient Wonders: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Bodrum
5 days · 4 suggested stays
Day 1 — Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, arriving early to beat the crowds.
(overnight: Ephesus)
Library of Celsus
Iconic Roman facade, Ephesus highlight
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Massive 25,000-seat Roman theatre
Terrace Houses
Richly frescoed Roman villas
5-Day Istanbul, Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour
Optional guided tour matching this trip
Pamukkale Travertines
White terraces and thermal pools
Day 2 — Drive to Pamukkale and explore the white travertine terraces and Hierapolis.
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Transfer to Pamukkale
Drive Ephesus to Pamukkale
Pamukkale Travertine Terraces
White mineral terraces, crown-jewel site
Hierapolis Ancient City
Roman spa city above the terraces
Melrose House
Recommended Pamukkale overnight
Pamukkale South Gate
Day 3 — Drive to Bodrum and visit the castle and Mausoleum.
(overnight: Bodrum)
Transfer to Bodrum
Drive Pamukkale to Bodrum
Bodrum Castle
Medieval castle of St Peter
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
One of the Seven Ancient Wonders
Yalikavak Palmarina Suites
Recommended Bodrum overnight
Hierapolis Theatre
Hierapolis Necropolis
Day 4 — Discover Bodrum's amphitheatre, windmills, and lively bazaar.
(overnight: Bodrum)
Bodrum Amphitheatre
Ancient theatre with sea views
Bodrum Windmills
Historic white windmills on the ridge
Bodrum Bazaar
Lively market for local crafts
Yalikavak Palmarina Suites
Recommended Bodrum overnight
Hierapolis Museum
Day 5 — Relax in Gumusluk and the marina before departure.
(overnight: Bodrum)
Gumusluk
Charming coastal village and ruins
Yalikavak Marina
Modern marina with shops and cafes
Yalikavak Palmarina Suites
Recommended Bodrum overnight
Ephesus Museum
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