2 Days
Ephesus&Pamukkale
DAY 1: ISTANBUL - EPHESUS
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the Istanbul Airport. And, you fly to Izmir and you meet with our tour guide when you land at the Izmir Airport. Then, we reach Ephesus. Ephesus was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second-largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbor city. This giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbour Street.
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known less precisely as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
The House of Virgin Mary is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
End of the tour drive to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
DAY 2: PAMUKKALE - ISTANBUL
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and the tour will begin. Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature as if the beauty of the white pearl on Cleopatra´s chest has been the inspiration for this artwork of nature. These unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty.
Hierapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” was evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also, the Apostle Philip lived and was buried here. We visit Odeon, Roman Baths, and Theatre.
At the end of the tour, you go back to the Çardak airport and fly to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
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