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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus from Izmir: Day Trip with Flexible Stops & TransfersBest value | US$ 40 p.p. | US$ 40 | 6h–10h | 4.84★ · 102 | free | +US$ 69 on site |
| Ephesus & Virgin Mary Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch & Pickup | US$ 133 p.p. | US$ 133 | 6h–10h | 4.92★ · 569 | free | — |
| Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip from Izmir with Thermal PoolsOur pick | US$ 139 p.p. | US$ 139 | 10h–12h | 4.89★ · 946 | free | +US$ 12 on site |
| Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip: White Terraces & Ruins | US$ 149 p.p. | US$ 149 | 13h | 4.85★ · 132 | free | — |
| Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from IzmirTop rated | US$ 156 p.p. | US$ 156 | 5h–9h | 4.93★ · 188 | free | — |
| Pergamon & Asklepion Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch | US$ 219 p.p. | US$ 219 | 6h–10h | 4.95★ · 88 | free | +US$ 23 on site |
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 40–US$ 219 (median US$ 139). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 6. With 100+ reviews: 5 of 6.
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Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from IzmirYou're picked up from your Izmir hotel at 7:45 am and driven to Ephesus, where you walk the marble streets of a Roman city, see the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater, visit the House of Virgin Mary on a hillside, and stand at the Temple of Artemis — one of the ancient world's seven wonders, now mostly stone and memory. Entry fees and lunch are included, and you're back by early evening.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis in one day without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, leaving you to focus on the walk itself.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip from Izmir with Thermal PoolsYou’ll start early from Izmir with hotel pickup and drive out past sleepy fields to Hierapolis’ ancient stones. Walk through Roman theaters, dip your feet in Pamukkale’s surreal travertine pools, and share a simple Turkish lunch before heading home tired but content — with that strange mineral scent still clinging to your skin.
Ephesus & Virgin Mary Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch & PickupYou’ll walk Ephesus’ ancient streets alongside a local guide who brings its stories alive, pause at the peaceful House of Virgin Mary with time for quiet reflection, enjoy Turkish lunch in bustling Selçuk, and travel easily thanks to included pickup and entry fees. Expect moments that linger long after you’re home.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip: White Terraces & RuinsA full-day tour from Izmir to Pamukkale and the UNESCO site of Hierapolis, with hotel pickup, guide, lunch and park entry included. You walk the mineral-formed travertine terraces in warm water, explore the ancient city's theatre and necropolis, and return to Izmir by early evening. The tour runs 13 hours; swimming in the thermal pools is optional.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're based in Izmir and want to see two major sites in a single day without renting a car or arranging transport yourself. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean the day holds together; you show up at your hotel and return there that evening with the ruins, the pools and a meal behind you.
Ephesus from Izmir: Day Trip with Flexible Stops & TransfersYou’ll walk ancient streets in Ephesus with a local guide who brings old stories to life, stand beneath the Library of Celsus, snack on Turkish treats during a shopping stop, and relax knowing transfers from Izmir are covered. This tour makes history feel close — and leaves you with moments that stick long after you’ve left.
Pergamon & Asklepion Day Trip from Izmir with LunchYou’ll ride out from Izmir with a local guide who brings Pergamon’s ruins and stories to life—walking ancient streets, exploring the Asklepion healing center, sharing lunch at a carpet workshop or local spot in Bergama. Expect laughter, real conversation, and those quiet moments when you realize how old these places really are.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip from Izmir with Thermal Pools is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.89 out of 5 across 946 reviews.
