جولة باموكالي وأفسس لمدة 3 أيام من إسطنبول مع رحلات طيران مرنة

Three-day Pamukkale and Ephesus tour from Istanbul with flexible flights: the key facts

This three-day group package flies you from Istanbul to Izmir on the afternoon of Day 1, with no sightseeing that day, and bases you for two nights in Selcuk or Kusadasi. Day 2 is a guided day at Pamukkale and Hierapolis, and Day 3 is a guided day at Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, followed by an evening flight from Izmir back to Istanbul. Lunch is included on both touring days.

It suits travellers already staying in Istanbul who want to keep their first morning free and see the two main Aegean sites in two full days, without a dawn flight. The price is from $679 per person.

How flexible is the departure really?

The title and overview say you choose the outbound flight that suits you, but the Day 1 itinerary gives fixed times: pick-up at your Istanbul hotel at noon, a flight to Izmir at 15:00 and landing at 16:10. The page adds that pick-up, airport and flight times can change. These two statements do not match, so tell us when you book which flight time you want, and ask us to confirm in writing whether a different time is possible for your date and whether it changes the price.

How do the domestic flights work?

There are two flights, each with 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage. On Day 1 you fly from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen to Izmir, where our team meets you and drives you to your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi. On Day 3 you transfer to Izmir Airport at about 16:00 after the last site and lunch, for an evening flight at about 20:00, landing around 21:10. Our team meets you in Istanbul and drives you back to your hotel. The arrival airport depends on availability.

What do we see at Pamukkale on Day 2?

You are collected at 07:30 for the drive inland. The guided route at Pamukkale and Hierapolis covers the white terraces, the necropolis, the bath and basilica, Frontinius Gate and Street, the latrine, the Northern Byzantine Gate, the Fountain of the Tritons, the Temple of Apollo and the Cleopatra Antique Pool area. At 16:00 you drive back to Selcuk or Kusadasi. The Day 2 text says "after breakfast and check-out", even though you return to the same base that night; ask us to confirm in writing whether you change hotels.

What do we see at Ephesus on Day 3?

Pick-up is at 08:30. The route covers Ephesus Ancient City with the marble streets, the Odeon, the agora, the Temple of Hadrian, the monumental fountains, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the Roman baths, then the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Lunch is included. Since you check out that morning and fly in the evening, keep a small day bag with what you need and ask whether your luggage stays in the vehicle.

How hard are the two touring days, and what should we wear?

Both days involve several hours of walking on uneven ancient paving with little shade, so wear good shoes, a hat and sun cream. On the white travertine terraces shoes are not allowed, so you walk barefoot and carry them in a bag. Bring a swimsuit only if you want to pay for the optional Cleopatra Pool swim on site. Modest clothing is expected at the House of the Virgin Mary. Day 2 is the longer one because of the drive inland and back.

Where do we stay, and which guide languages are offered?

Both nights are at one base in Selcuk or Kusadasi; the FAQ says Kusadasi. It refers to a Hotels section listing hotels by class, but no hotel names or categories appear on the page, so ask us which hotel is planned. The FAQ also says you can book an English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide, and that the price may differ by language. Our guide to Kusadasi hotels for Ephesus compares the two towns.

When is the best time of year, and are there other versions?

April to early June and September to October are usually the most comfortable months; in July and August Ephesus often reaches the mid-30s °C. If you want a sunrise balloon over Pamukkale, the 3-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour with a balloon flight costs from $970 per person. For your own guide, see the private 2-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour, from $919 per person, and to add Cappadocia, the 4-day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus tour, from $822 per person. More choices: Ephesus packages.

How do we book this three-day tour?

Use the booking form on this page to choose your start date and number of guests, and tell us your Istanbul hotel and the outbound flight time you would like. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We check the flights and the hotel for your dates, confirm the flight times and guide language, and send the full plan in writing before you make any payment. The tour runs daily with no minimum group size. Get Turkey Tours holds TÜRSAB licence A-15751.