Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour From Cappadocia
Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Cappadocia
Explore Pamukkale and Ephesus with this 2-day tour from Cappadocia. Includes overnight bus, hotel, guided tours, and flight to Istanbul.
Tour Overview
Want to explore Pamukkale and Ephesus directly from Cappadocia without returning to Istanbul? This 2 Days Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Cappadocia is the perfect option for you. The tour starts with an overnight bus from Cappadocia and continues with fully guided tours of Pamukkale’s white travertines and Hierapolis, followed by the wonders of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Starts in Cappadocia, ends in Istanbul: Seamless itinerary for travelers heading west without backtracking.
- Overnight travel: Maximize your daytime for sightseeing and save one night of hotel cost.
- All major sites included: Pamukkale, Hierapolis, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Isa Bey Mosque.
- Comfortable logistics: Hotel rest and breakfast before the Pamukkale tour, plus a flight from Izmir to Istanbul at the end.
- Budget-friendly yet rich in content: Designed for travelers who want to see more of Turkey efficiently.
Whether you’re continuing your journey to Istanbul or looking to connect with Greece, this 2-day Cappadocia to Pamukkale and Ephesus package offers flexibility, history, and unforgettable views.
Tour Itinerary
Overnight Bus to Pamukkale
Meal: No Meal
Overnight Bus from Cappadocia to Pamukkale
20:00 ─ You will depart from Cappadocia by overnight intercity bus to Pamukkale (Denizli Bus Station). The journey takes approximately 10 hours.
Note: You will arrive early the next morning in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Tour & Transfer to Kusadasi
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
05:30–06:00 am ─ Arrival at Denizli Bus Station.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale for freshening up. You can rest in your room until tour departure time.
A traditional Turkish breakfast will be served at the hotel.
09:30 am ─ You will be picked up and transferred to Pamukkale to begin your guided tour.
You will visit the following sights during the Pamukkale Tour:
- Pamukkale Travertines: These stunning white terraces were formed by thermal waters rich in calcium and bicarbonates. As the mineral-rich water flows down the hillside, it creates soft, gel-like calcium deposits that harden over time into sparkling white travertines. A natural wonder and one of Turkey’s most iconic landscapes.
- Lunch at a local restaurant: Enjoy a delicious meal featuring Turkish specialties in Pamukkale before continuing with the tour.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Located just above the travertines, this ancient Greco-Roman city was famous for its thermal springs. Founded in 197 BC by the Kingdom of Pergamon, Hierapolis features ruins of baths, temples, a grand theater, and the necropolis. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.
- Agora & Necropolis: You will also explore the ancient commercial and burial areas of Hierapolis, where countless sarcophagi and historical monuments tell the stories of its residents.
16:00 ─ The Pamukkale tour concludes.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası and check in.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası. This marks the end of the first day of your Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Cappadocia.
Ephesus Tour & Fly to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 am ─ After breakfast and checkout from your hotel in Kuşadası, you will be transferred to the Ephesus region to begin the second day of your tour.
You will visit the following sights during the Ephesus Tour:
- Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this temple was entirely made of marble and dedicated to the goddess Artemis by King Croesus in 550 BC. Though only a few remnants remain today, its historical significance and grandeur continue to impress visitors.
- Lunch at a local restaurant: Enjoy a traditional Turkish meal in Selçuk or Ephesus area before continuing the tour.
- House of Virgin Mary: Located on Mount Bülbül, this sacred site is believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. Recognized by the Vatican as a Christian pilgrimage center, it draws thousands of faithful each year.
16:00 ─ The Ephesus tour ends.
You will be transferred to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
19:30 ─ Flight from Izmir to Istanbul.
*Flight departure and arrival times may vary depending on availability.*
20:30 ─ Arrival at the airport in Istanbul. The tour ends at the airport.
# Note: If you do not wish to return to Istanbul, you can stay an additional night in Kuşadası and take a ferry to Samos Island, Greece the next morning.
2 Days Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Cappadocia ends. Thank you for traveling with us!
What's Included
Included
- Internal bus & flight tickets
- Freshen Up Room in Pamukkale
- Airport Transfers as mentioned in itinerary
- Professional tour guide on the tours
- Entrance fees
- 2 Lunch & 2 Breakfast
- 1 Night Hotel in Kusadasi
- All mentioned transportations
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the Lunches
- Dinners
- Entrance to the antique pool in Pamukkale
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please mention it in the "Additional Request" section at checkout.
We’ll do our best, but your booking will be made at one of the listed hotels or a similar-quality option based on availability.
More Details
As the sun sets behind the magical landscapes of Cappadocia, your journey continues overnight toward one of Turkey’s most surreal natural wonders. The overnight bus ride carries you quietly through the countryside, and as dawn breaks, the cotton-white terraces of Pamukkale welcome you.
After a short rest and breakfast, you explore the cascading travertines, bathe in thermal pools, and step through the ancient gates of Hierapolis. Once a Roman spa town, its ruins still echo with history—grand theaters, sprawling necropolises, and healing waters. By evening, you arrive in Kuşadası, a charming coastal town on the Aegean Sea.
The second day takes you deep into the heart of antiquity—Ephesus. You stroll down marble roads once walked by emperors and philosophers. You marvel at the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater. You pause for reflection at the House of Virgin Mary, then finish your journey with views of the once-magnificent Temple of Artemis and the elegance of the Isa Bey Mosque.
In just two days, you’ve crossed centuries and civilizations, traveled from inner Anatolia to the Aegean coast, and made memories that will last a lifetime—ending your adventure with a flight to Istanbul, or perhaps, a ferry ride into Greece.
We got a long day tour to Pamukkale with this agency and loved it. So we continued to Ephesus and then Istanbul. The excursion guides were just amazing and wonderful tours. They explained every detail of the sights. With this travel agency, me and my friends, we had a great memory in Turkey. Highly recommend them.
Our tour guide was really so good, gave us lots of info plus time to explore at our own pace. There is so much to see at Ephesus ancient city. It is an overwhelming and very impressive ancient city. The transportation and service were top notch. We had a fabulous day and enjoyed our time. A trip with lots of info and so very much to see... Our tour guide spoke English well and he was very bright. Thanks...
The good aspects of this tour company are it is excellent and everything was arranged as they said. All transportations were on time; the local tour guide spoke excellent English, he was amiable and helpful at all times. Their services were superb. We will highly recommend this tour company as they deliver whatever they promise or say. I and my family enjoyed the custom tour tremendously. Thank you Toursce Turkey.
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