Category: Private Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi

1/5/2021

Full day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi

Today, we had a family of 3 from Seattle, USA. We picked them from DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Kusadasi at 9.30am. After a 2 hours drive we stopped at Obam Restaurant in Kuyucak where the guests sampled local kebaps. Obam is a local restaurant known with lamb grill. Guests savoured Adana Kebap, Chicken Shish and Lamb Kebap served with smoked eggplant meze (cold appetizer) and Turkish pita bread with local butter and feta cheese.

Afterwards we continued to Pamukkale. After an hour drive, we were dropped at the North Gate of Pamukkale and started our exploration. We walked through the ancient necropolis (cemetery) and the ruins of Ancient City of HIerapolis. Hierapolis is the ancient name of Pamukkale. We stopped at Cleopatra Baths and had a break at the theater of Hierapolis enjoying the great views of Pamukkale. The weather was perfect no wind at all. Watched a balloon. There is a project to offer Balloon tours in Pamukkale like Cappadocia.

Afterwards we walked approximately 30 minutes on the white calcium carbonate terraces of Pamukkale down the hill. Our driver was waiting for us at the lower gate of Pamukkale. Our Pamukkale visit took 3 hours and guests were delighted with the unique formations of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis.

At the end of the tour we took the guests to Denizli Cardak Airport for their flight back to Istanbul.

We have noted that the referenced guests wrote a a review of their experience on tripadvisor. Below please read the candid review of our guest who booked a private tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale with us.

Lamb grill at Obam Restaurant

Walk on the white terraces in Pamukkale

Hierapolis Theater

“denizhan pekoz - excellent tour guide”
I first got to know Denizhan through the great review from trip advisor. He had been helping us to plan our trip since i first contacted him. He is fast in replying my emails and already had a thorough plan for us from his first response. We had a 2 day tour with him. He picked us up at the Izmir airport with a driver and a very clean and comfortable van. He was very thoughtful and provided us with many bottled water. We visited Ephesus right away and we were so impressed with the enormous remains, marbled streets and huge theater of this ancient city. Denizhan told us a lot of its history. We stay overnight at Kusadasi. The second day we visited Pamukkale. Denizhan brought us walking along the tombs and then through the city and eventually walking barefoot down the calcium deposit terrace where the driver met us at that end. It was a well planned tour so that we can see more conveniently. In between, Denizhan let us take our time walked to the theater and sat there for sometime to enjoy the sunset and relax so a planned 2 hour visit turned to 3 hours. Of course it took us a long time to walk down the terrace too. We highly recommend Denizhan as your tour guide. He speaks perfect English and is very knowledgeable of the history of the places. He even helped us plan our next 4 day stay in Istanbul on the way he brought us to the Denizli airport at the end of the tour

If you would like to have a similar Pamukkale experience, visit Private Pamukkale Tours or contact us.

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3 Days Western Turkey Tour - Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale

11/20/2019

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We have been receiving requests for 3 Days West Turkey tour including visits to Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale We offer 3 days private tour of Western Turkey. For these private tours we recommend to overnight in Kusadasi.

Below please find suggested tour program and costs:

Day 1- Arrive Izmir - Pergamon - Overnight in Kusadasi
Boarding your vehicle in Izmir airport drive to the north of Izmir, pass fertile fields and olive trees, to the present day, modern town of Bergama, once known as Pergamon, a great center of culture. The ancient city was a capital of the Pergamon Kingdom, and it was here that parchment paper was invented. Today, Pergamon is one of Turkey's finest archeological sites. Drive up to the Acropolis, to see the remains of the citadel and the city walls, the foundations of the Zeus Altar, and the Royal Palace. The famous Pergamon Library once contained 200.000 scrolls which were a gift to Cleopatra from Mark Anthony. Walk through the Agora and see the restored Trajan Temple and the remains of the Demeter, Athena and Dionysus Temples. On the steep slopes of the Acropolis you will visit the Theatre, which once held as many 15.000 spectators, view the town and its surroundings from this site. Continue to the town en route, see the Red Basilica which was used as a temple dedicated to the Egyptian godess of Serapis. Enjoy lunch in local Restaurant of Bergama and have a taste of Turkish food. In the afternoon, visit the Asclepion, a healing center from the 4th century BC and one of the most important sites of Pergamon. Here patients had herbalistic, aquatic and psychological treatment. Visit the Temple of Asclepios, the theatre, and walk through the sacred corridor and down the ancient,arcaded, marble-paved boulevard. Drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 - Fullday Tour of Pamukkale
After departing from Kusadasi, drive east approx. 3 hours to Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Enter the site from North Gate and walk through the Ancient Necropolis (Cemetery). So far Italian archaeologists excavated over 1200 tombs in the area. The total number is expected to exceed 3000. No where in the world you can see such a gigantic ancient cemetery. Afterwards see the Roman Bath, walk through Domitian Gate, Frantinus Avenue to see the other remains. View the huge Roman theater having a capacity of 10000. Walk on the calcium deposit terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the stunning views. The water temperature is 32 degrees. At the end of the tour we can drop you at a hotel in Pamukkale or drive you back to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 3 - Fullday Tour of Ephesus
Meet with your guide in front of your hotel in Kusadasi. Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at the HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient EPHESUS, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath,Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Afterwards visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN and see the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity. Drive back to Izmir Airport.

TOTAL COST: 575 EURO (Total amount to be paid for party of 1-6 people)

Rates Cover:

Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide
A/C Mercedes V-Class Van
All transportation costs.
Tax, service charges.
Pick up and drop off from/to as indicated above.
Lunches
Parking Fees

Rates Do Not Cover:

Entrance fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunches

There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euro or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required.

* If you arrive Izmir in the evening. For the first night we recommend you to overnight in Izmir downtown or Izmir airport hotels. For the next days book a hotel in Kusadasi.

Trajan Temple in Pergamon Acropolis

Sleeping Rooms in Pergamon Asklepion

Celsus Library in the ancient city of Ephesus

House of Virgin Mary

Kusadasi

Aphrodisias

Hierapolis

Pamukkale

Recommended hotels to stay in Kusadasi
(booking.com links):

Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars

Recommended hotels to stay in Izmir
(Booking.com links):

Izmir Airport Hotels:
Orty Airport Hotel
Tav Airport Hotel Izmir
DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport

* At the end of Day 3, if you would like to be transfered to Izmir Airport or Denizli Airport, there is surcharge of 50 Euros
* If requested Aphrodisias ancient city can be added to Day 3. The surcharge for this addition is 30 Euros.
* If requested above program can be modified.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. We will arrive in Izmir late, and will stay overnight at Kusadasi (based on your recommendation). So we will need airport transfers from the airport to Kusadasi. And the Pergamom tour on Day 1 will start at Kusadasi. Would there be any change in the quote then?
> In this case, we recommend you to overnight at an airport hotel in Izmir for the first night. Therefore there would not be any surcharge in the cost of the tour.

booking.com links for Izmir Airport Hotels:
Orty Airport Hotel
Tav Airport Hotel Izmir
DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport

2. Lunch and food is not so important for us, a quick vegetarian lunch is enough, we rather have more time at the sites. Is this possible?
> Time allocated for lunch during the tours is 1 hour. That will give your tour guide and driver a little break too. You will have enough time at the sites.

3. For the full-day tour in Ephesus, do we see the terrace houses and the Ephesus museum too?
> If tequested Terrace Houses and Ephesus Museum can also be added to the tour program. There is no surcharge for these additions.

4. What are the exact schedules for each day? Like when does each day start and end?
> This is a private tour so the tours can start any time you wish
Recommended start times and approximate duration of the tours are as follows:
Day 1: Pergamon Tour: 09.00am - 7-8 Hours
Day 2: Ephesus Tour: 09.00am - 7-8 Hours
Day 3: Aphrodisias + Pamukkale Tour: 08.00am - 12 hours

5. Because of the long drives to the sites, is there enough time af the sites to visit them in detail? How many hours are we in Ephesus, Pergamon and Pamukkale?
> Yes, there will be enough time at the sites.
Approximate visiting times are as follows:
Ephesus Ancient City: 2 Hours
Pergamon Acropolis: 1 hour
Pergamon Asklepion: 1 hour
Pamukkale/Hierapolis: 3 hours

6. If we are not interested in shopping stops, can we easily say that we don't want them?
> There is no scheduled shopping stops during the tour program. This is your private tour you will decide what to do. Your tour guide will make recommendations.

For larger group costings and for more infformation, please contact us.

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2 Days Western Turkey Tour - Ephesus, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias...

4/11/2019

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Oeler Family with our tour guide Yesim visiting Bodrum Castle

We have just completed 2 Days Custom Tour of Western Turkey for Oeler Family from Dubai. They had wonderful time with our tour guide Yesim Kulak.

We offer private tours of Western Turkey. These tours can start from Izmir airport, Denizli airport, Izmir hotels, Kusadasi hotels, Pamukkale hotels or any other desired location nearby.

Finest marble works of Aphrodisias

Suggested tour program is as follows:

Day 1 - Fullday Tour of Ephesus
Meet with your guide in front of your hotel in Kusadasi. Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at the HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient EPHESUS, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath,Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Afterwards visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN and see the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 - Fullday Tour of Pamukkale and Aphrodisias
After departing from Kusadasi, drive east approx. 3 hours. Visit Aphrodisias, see the finest works of marble from Roman Period and the 30.000 spectator capacity gigantic roman stadium. Continue to Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Enter the site from North Gate and walk through the Ancient Necropolis (Cemetery). So far Italian archaeologists excavated over 1200 tombs in the area. The total number is expected to exceed 3000. No where in the world you can see such a gigantic ancient cemetery. Afterwards see the Roman Bath, walk through Domitian Gate, Frantinus Avenue to see the other remains. View the huge Roman theater having a capacity of 10000. Walk on the calcium deposit terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the stunning views. The water temperature is 32 degrees. At the end of the tour we can drop you at a hotel in Pamukkale or drive you back to Kusadasi.

Cost: 385 Euro (Total to be paid for your party of 1-6 people)

Rates Cover:

Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide
A/C Mercedes MPV
All transportation costs.
Tax, service charges.
Pick up and drop off from/to Hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk
Lunches

Rates Do Not Cover:

Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunches.

There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euro or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required.

We recommend you to overnight in Kusadasi.
Recommended hotels to stay in Kusadasi:

Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars

We offer custom private tours of Western Turkey such as above.
For more information, please contact us.

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Private Tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale for Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit Passengers

2/3/2019

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Azamara Journey at Kusadasi Cruise Port

On September 1st 2019 Azamara Pursuit will calling back to Kusadasi Cruise Port during 11-Night Greece Intensive Voyage. Azamara Journey will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port on October 21st 2019 during 8-Night Greece Intensive Voyage.

We offer Private Ephesus Tours and Private Pamukkale Tours with various tour itineraries for Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit passengers calling to the cruise port of Kusadasi with excellent licensed local tour guides and luxury vehicles in various sizes.

Please visit our website to choose the right private tour itinerary for you with reasonable prices than the cruise ships offer.

For more information please visit the following linkcs:
Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port
Private Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port

For the the booking please contact us.
We are looking forward to the calls of Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit.

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Private Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port

5/21/2018

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Private Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port

We offer private tours of Pamukkale (Hierapolis) for cruise ships passengers calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. These private tours are only feasible run for cruise ships who stay in Kusadasi Cruise Port for 12 hours or more. Pamukkale (Hierapolis) takes 3 hours drive from Kusadasi Cruise Port one way. We spend approximately 4 hours in the area. Including the return journey the tour takes approximately 10 hours. For more information about our private tours of Pamukkale, please visit: Private Tours of Pamukkale from Kusadasi or contact us.

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Private Pamukkale Tours ending at Denizli Cardak Airport

2/17/2018

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White Terraces of Pamukkale

We offer private tours of Pamukkale / Hierapolis ending at Denizli Cardak Airport. Denizli Cardak Airport is one hour drive from Pamukkale. These private tours of Pamukkale can start from Kusadasi, Selcuk or Sirince Village.

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines offer flights from Denizli Cardak Airport to Istanbul. Pegasus Airlines fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport that is located at Asian Side of Istanbul. Turkish Airlines fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Pegasus Airlines has two flights everyday. One leaves at 8.10am and the other one leaves at 9.15pm. This is a 1 hour 10 minutes flight. Turkish Airlines has 3 flights everyday. Flight leaving times are: 05.50am, 07.50am and 7.15pm.

We also offer private tours of Pamukkale starting from Denizli Cardak Airport and ending in Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince. For the ones interested we organize 2 days programs of Pamukkale and Ephesus.

Day 1: Private tour of Pamukkale starting from Denizli Cardak Airport and ending in Kusadasi, Selcuk or Sirince
Day 2: Private tour of Ephesus starting from Kusadasi, Selcuk or Sirince and ending in Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

For more information about our private Pamukkale tours ending or departing at Denizli Cardak Airport, please contact us.

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3 Days Private Tour of Western Turkey

2/17/2018

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For the travelers who will be staying in Kusadasi, Sirince or Selcuk.
Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John

Pamukkale

Priene

Ephesus

Day 1
Pamukkale (Hierapolis)
After departing from your hotel, drive east approx. 3 hours. Enter the site from North Gate and walk through the Ancient Necropolis (Cemetery). So far Italian archaeologists excavated over 1200 tombs in the area. The total number is expected to exceed 3000. No where in the world you can see such a gigantic ancient cemetery. Afterwards see the Roman Bath, walk through Domitian Gate, Frantinus Avenue to see the other remains. View the huge Roman theater having a capacity of 10000. Walk on the calcium deposit terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the stunning views. The water temperature is 32 degrees. For the ones interested there is an opportunity to swim at the ancient pools of Cleopatra. Kindly note there is an extra entrance fee approximately 15 Euros per person.
(If requested Aphrodisias or Laodicea ancient cities can also be added to private tours of Pamukkale.)

Day 2
Priene, Miletus, Didyma
Following the departure from your hotel, the first stop will be PRIENE. The ancient harbor city of Priene probably changed its location when the silt of the Meander River threatened to bury it. Now it is nearly 16km away from the sea. The original place of the city has never been found but it was probably a peninsula with two harbors. Priene was laid out on a Hippodamian system of grid plan at the foot of a spectacular cliff on mount Mycale and contained many famous examples of Hellenistic art and architecture. All the streets intersect at right angles. Next visit MILETUS, an ancient city located near the mouth of the Meandros River. Miletus owed its importance to its position on the trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the ancient philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Having a prominent position, Miletus became the most important port in this area and it was the most active member of the twelve cities of the Ionian Confederation. From the 7th century B.C. the city has been controlled in turn by the Persians, Roman and Seljuk Turks. The last visit in the tour will be DIDYMA. The world Didyma meant "twins" and it was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo, which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 12 mile sacred road.

Day 3
Ancient City of Ephesus, Haouse of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John
Meet with your guide in front of the Kusadasi port passenger terminal. Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at theHOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient EPHESUS, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath,Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Afterwards visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHNand see the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity

Applicable Costs:
Sedan + Guide: 590 Euro
Mercedes Van (Upto 4 people) + Guide: 690 Euro
Mercedes Van (Upto 12 people) + Guide: 740 Euro
Mercedes Van (Upto 14 people) + Guide: 790 Euro

Rates Cover:
- Services of an excellent English speaking Guide
- A/C vehicle.
- All transportation costs.
- Tax, service charges

Rates Do Not Cover:
- Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.
- Lunch

For more information please contact us.

Tour Map

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Two Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour for Ashok Family from India

2/17/2018

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For today and tomorrow, we had a booking of 2 days private tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale. Our tour guide Mrs. Yesim Kulak is assigned for Ashok Family of 16 from India.

Today, they had a fullday tour of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Sirince Village and Isa Bey Mosque. Tomorrow they will be going to Pamukkale.

With our recommendations, they stayed at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel located at downtown Kusadasi.

Ashok Family in front of Ephesus Library

Ashok Family visiting theater of Hierapolis in Pamukkale

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Celebrity Reflection and Splendour of the Seas at Kusadasi Cruise Port

7/8/2014

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Today, there were 2 cruise ships at Kusadasi Cruise Port. It was a busy day for us. We had 8 bookings for private tours to Ephesus.

It was a bright and sunny day today in Kusadasi.
All went very well with all of our tours. All of our guests enjoyed their time in Ephesus and Kusadasi.

Today, we also received a 5 stars review from one of the tripadvisor members whom we served yesterday about our tour guide Ezgi Pekoz :

My husband and I had the pleasure of taking a half day tour with Ezgi. I chose to use this company due to their fast responses, accommodating and flexible style and overall enthusiasm and we are both so happy we did. We were picked up exactly on time and saw the Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, and the Terrace Houses. We learned a wealth of knowledge about each place through Ezgi's guidance, making everything mean so much more with historical context. It was amazing to learn and understand what even the smallest detail meant when pointed out.

She was extremely kind in accommodating me, as I have a knee injury and couldn't walk as quickly. After the tour we were enjoyed a lunch with her at a family owned restaurant.

I cannot recommend our experience or guide, Ezgi, more highly. We hope to enjoy more tours with them in our time here!

Tips for visiting: try to go early as it will get very hot with little shade, sunglasses, good footwear, sunscreen, and water are musts. Ezgi did a great job steering us around crowds, but it is a very popular place, so expect that.