Essence of Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale
5 days · 3 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul and begin exploring its historical heart.
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW). Transfer to your hotel.
Hotel Check-in
Check into your hotel in Istanbul.
Kaleici Old Town Exploration
Wander through the charming streets of Istanbul's historic center.
Dinner
Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner.
Day 2 — Fly to Izmir and transfer to Ephesus for ancient wonders.
Flight to Izmir
Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Izmir (ADB).
Transfer to Ephesus
From Izmir airport, transfer to your accommodation in Ephesus.
Villa Dreams Ephesus
Check into your charming accommodation near Ephesus.
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Explore the magnificent ancient amphitheater of Ephesus.
Day 3 — Discover the Library of Celsus and then travel to Pamukkale.
Library of Celsus
Marvel at the iconic facade of the Library of Celsus.
Terrace Houses of Ephesus
Explore the opulent ancient Roman homes.
Transfer to Pamukkale
Travel from Ephesus to Pamukkale (approx. 3 hours).
Melrose House
Check into your accommodation in Pamukkale.
Day 4 — Explore the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Travertines
Walk barefoot on the stunning white travertine terraces.
Hierapolis Ancient City
Explore the ruins of Hierapolis above the terraces.
Antique Pool (Cleopatra's Pool)
Swim in the warm, therapeutic waters of Cleopatra's Pool.
Transfer to Denizli Airport
Transfer from Pamukkale to Denizli Cardak Airport (DNZ).
Day 5 — Depart from Denizli.
Departure Flight
Depart from Denizli (DNZ) airport.
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