Bodrum To Ephesus & Pamukkale

Bodrum To Ephesus & Pamukkale – Intro

On this overnight tour, you’ll travel from Bodrum to Ephesus, the largest classical archaeological site in the world, and on to the ‘cotton castles’ of Pamukkale, two of Turkey’s most important historical attractions.

Bodrum To Ephesus & Pamukkale – Itinerary

Day One:

• 6.05 to 7.05am: Pick-up from hotel.
• 7.05 to 9.05am: Drive towards Ephesus.
• 9.30 to 10.05am: Breakfast break.
• 10.05 to 11.05am: Visit jewellery centre.
• 11.05 to 2.35pm: Explore Ephesus.
• 2.35 to 3.05pm: Break for lunch (own cost).
• 3.05 to 6.30pm: Drive to Pamukkale hotel.
• 7.05 to 8.30pm: Dinner in hotel and Turkish Night.

Day Two:

• 8.30 to 9.30am: Breakfast in hotel.
• 9.30 to 12.05pm: Explore Pamukkale.
• 12.30 to 1.30pm: Lunch break and visit carpet centre.
• 1.30 to 2.30pm: Visit Hierapolis ancient ruins.
• 2.30 to 4.30pm: Drive towards Bodrum.
• 4.30 to 5.05pm: Tea break.
• 7.05 to 7.35pm: Hotel drop off.

Bodrum To Ephesus & Pamukkale – Full Details

On day one, you’ll be collected from your resort and enjoy a refreshment break at a jewellery centre en route from Bodrum to Ephesus – your first destination.

Ephesus

Upon arrival, enjoy a stroll through Ephesus, today one of the most significant open-air museums in the world.

An ancient Greek city on the west coast of Anatolia in Ionia, Ephesus was a vital commercial centre which played an important role due to its location in a fertile valley and its international port.

As you walk along the ancient marble streets of Ephesus, you’ll see the world’s first road sign, pointing the direction to a brothel, along with historic buildings including the Library of Celsius, the Agora, Temple of Hadrian and the Great Amphitheatre.

It is here that Roman emperor Julius Caesar spent many evenings cheering on his gladiators or watching the local thespians at work.

After a late lunch, the tour moves on to Pamukkale, where, after an overnight hotel stay, you’ll visit the site in Pamukkale.

Pamukkale

No human hands helped create this completely natural attraction, which is located in Turkey’s Aegean Sea region.

Pamukkale has been an important settlement for centuries, the site becoming a pagan cult Mecca in antiquity and spa resort today because its hot springs were believed to have healing powers.

Pamukkale, which translates as ‘Cotton Castle’, is believed to be named for the white limestone stalactite ‘castles’ which began forming over 14,000 years ago.

Today it is a major tourist attraction and World Heritage Site. There really is nowhere else in the world like Pamukkale.

Enjoy exploring this fascinating fairytale ‘city’ and bathe in the healing waters of famous Cleopatra’s Pool (fee not included) before indulging in a late lunch.

After lunch, you’ll visit the nearby ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis and begin the journey back to Bodrum, stopping at a carpet-weaving centre along the way.

The Bodrum to Ephesus Tour includes hotel transfers, entrance fees (except to Cleopatra’s Pool), English-speaking guides, one night half-board accommodation in a 3-star hotel, and one lunch.

Suitable for:

• Families
• Couples
• Groups
• Teenagers
• Seniors

Great for:

• Explorers