2 Days Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, Ephesus Tour

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Duration: 2 Days

Route: Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Ephesus

Highlights: Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Ephesus Antique City, Virgin Mary’s House, Artemis Temple

Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Denizli province of Turkey. Pamukkale can simply be translated as “Cotton Castle” and the name inspired by the natural terraced basins full of hot spring water and petrified as white calcium terraces. They look white as the color of rich calcium in the water coming from 17 different underground water sources. Today, you can visit Pamukkale, lie down in the hot waters and enjoy the healing powers of this ancient healing center.

Hierapolis was quite a popular city during Hellenistic period. A rich Greco Roman city, famous with textile products and cloths trade and of course the healing center right next to the city.  There are many remains today,  Necropolis, Amphitheater, Temple of Apollo, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Agora still amaze the visitors.  Also a temple built in the name of Apostle Philip (or Philip the Evangelist, it is not clear) is sited on the hill over Pamukkale and Tomb of St. Philippe made Hierapolis an important city in early Christian Era.  Apart from the other remains,  Cleopatra pool in Hierapolis provides a unique experience to those who wish to enjoy the warm water among the ancient columns.

Aphrodisias is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey. Aphrodisias city founded at 2nd century BC as a city-state. Aphrodisias had a cult image of goddess Aphrodite, city has colose relationships with Rome and obtained a privileged “tax-free” political status so they developed a strong artistic and sculptural tradition. The sculpture artist from Aphrodisias always sought out in Rome. The rich  marble quary supplied the necessary marble for sculpture school and Aphrodisias thrived during the imperial period.  Today Aphrodisias is one of the best preserved antique cities in Turkey and blending Greek and Roman traditions, themes and iconography, Aphrodisias became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ephesus is another UNESCO World Heritage site in western Turkey. Ephesus dating back 10th century BC comprises succesive Helenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations. In early Christian Era , Ephesus was an important religous center as one of the Seven Churches addressed in the Book of Revelations by Apostle Paul. The church of Virgin Mary is the first temple dedicated to Mother Mary in Christian World. Around Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House which is the settlement where Mother Mary lived her last years and Basilica of St. John still important for Christian Community. Also Artemis Temple, sanctuary of Ephesian Artemis was one of the largest and most powerful santuaries of the ancient world and it was the center of the first settlement of Ephesus.

2 Days Turkey tour package starting from Pamukkale and visiting Hierapolis Antique City, White Pools of Pamukkale, Aphrodisias Antique City, Ephesus Antique City, Virgin Mary’s House and Artemis Temple.

Day 1: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour- Aphrodisias Tour (Lunch)

• Pick up from your hotel in the morning for your tour.
• We will visit Hierapolis Antique City and see ecropolis, Roman Bahts, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinious Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, Antique Pool.
• After Hierapolis, we will walk down to Pamukkale and spend time on white pools of Pamukkale. You can relax in hot waters of Pamukkale, take photos and enjoy this natural wonder.
• After having lunch in a local restaurant, we will drive to Aphrodisias.
•  We will visit Sebasteion, Theater, Agora, Tiberius Portico, Hadrian Baths, Bishop Palace, Aphrodite Temple, Odeon, Stadium, Tetraphylon and later we will have free time for Aphrodisias museum.
• After tour, we will drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2: Ephesus Tour (Breakfast – Lunch)

• We will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. We will drive to Ephesus.
• We will start our tour with Virgin Mary’s House, where Mother Mary spend her last years.
• Afterwards, we will drive to Ephesus Antique City and visit Celsus Library, Agora, The Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines.
• After lunch in a local restauran, we will visit Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
• After tour we will drive you to Izmir Airport for your flight back Istanbul.