2 Days Consecutive Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From/To Istanbul

2 Days Consecutive Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From/To Istanbul includes visiting:

– Ancient City of Ephesus. Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second-largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

– The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and one of the world’s Seven Wonders.

– Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

– Isa Bey Mosque The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is situated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.

– Kusadasi

– Hierapolis & Pamukkale. Pamukkale is listed as a World Heritage Side by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature as if the beauty of the white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has inspired this artwork of nature. These unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty. Hierapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” was evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also, the Apostle Philip lived and was buried here. We visit Odeon, Roman Baths, and Theatre.

– Hierapolis Arkeoloji Muzesi. The Hierapolis Archaeology Museum is surrounded by natural wonders and ancient sites and consists of several sections such as the Statues and Sarcophagi Gallery, Small Artifacts Gallery, Theatre Ruins Gallery, and a garden section.