Explore the ancient streets of Ephesus and the white terraces of Pamukkale on two guided sightseeing days, with one hotel night in Kuşadası. The outbound and return overnight bus journeys extend the trip across four calendar dates. English or Spanish guiding is available.
DAY 1 — Overnight Journey from Istanbul
Make your way to the Istanbul Esenler Bus Terminal for an evening departure, typically between 8:00 and 10:00 PM. Settle into your intercity coach for the approximately ten-hour overnight journey to Kuşadası. The booking date is the date this outbound bus departs. Overnight on the bus; no hotel night tonight.
DAY 2 — Ephesus & a Night in Kuşadası
On arrival at Kuşadası bus terminal, meet your driver for the transfer to our local office and join your guided Ephesus tour. Begin at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore Ephesus’s ancient streets, the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, baths, theatre and old harbour area. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Afterwards, transfer to your selected hotel and enjoy free time in Kuşadası. Lunch included. Overnight in Kuşadası.
DAY 3 — Pamukkale, Hierapolis & Return Bus
After breakfast, pickup is scheduled around 7:30–8:00 AM for the journey to Pamukkale. Discover the white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Where access is permitted, walk on the terraces; a swim in Cleopatra’s Pool is optional and costs extra. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, transfer to our office and enjoy free time before your late-evening bus departure. Transfer to the local terminal for the approximately ten-hour overnight journey back to Istanbul. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight on the bus.
DAY 4 — Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul bus terminal in the morning, where the package ends. Onward transport to Sultanahmet or your hotel is not included; ask your tour consultant about available options. This package contains two guided sightseeing days, one hotel night and two overnight coach journeys across four calendar dates.
HOTEL OPTIONS & PER-PERSON PRICES
Economical: Istankoy Hotel or similar — EUR 385 per adult; 1 March–31 October: EUR 423.50.
Comfort: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel / Efe Boutique Hotel or similar — EUR 435 per adult; 1 March–31 October: EUR 478.50.
One hotel night in Kuşadası, with breakfast. Prices are per person with two adults sharing a twin or queen room. Maximum sightseeing group size: 15.
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