Tour Overview
5-Day in Turkey: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Antalya Tour is planned as a 5 Days / 4 Nights journey linking Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, Sirince, Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Side, Antalya. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient City Tour
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The House of the Virgin Mary adds a quieter pilgrimage stop to the day’s archaeological program. The Library of Celsus is one of the key architectural highlights within the Ephesus visit.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. A domestic flight to Izmir forms part of the day’s travel plan. Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 07:30. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis.
Pamukkale is explored through its bright travertine formations and thermal-water landscape. At Hierapolis, the sightseeing focuses on the archaeological zone, including major Roman-era remains and the ancient thermal setting.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Transfer to Antalya & Leisure Time
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Side, Antalya, Kaleici.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Kaleici as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Perge, Aspendos & Side Ancient Cities Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Perge, Aspendos & Side Ancient Cities Tour. with the first key timing around 08:00. The main route is built around Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfall.
The program also allows time to experience Perge as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Aspendos as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Antalya.
The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Istanbul forms part of the day’s travel plan.
What's Included
Included
- 4 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
- The Ephesus and Pamukkale sightseeing program includes the listed guide service, transport, entrance fees and scheduled lunch.
- Domestic flights (Istanbul–Izmir) are included. Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage.
- Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
Not Included
- International airfare to and from the destination is not included.
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
- Personal expenses are not included.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff are not included.