6-Day Ephesus, Şirince & Pamukkale Heritage Tour
This slower western Türkiye route gives Ephesus and Hierapolis separate sightseeing days. It adds Selçuk and Şirince without compressing the substantial transfer between the coast and Pamukkale into a sightseeing morning.
- Duration
- 5 nights · 6 days
- Region
- Ephesus & Pamukkale
- Pricing
- Proposal on request
- Good fit
- History lovers who want both landmark sites with time to appreciate the Aegean in between.
Sample day-by-day outline
- Day 1
Arrive at İzmir airport and transfer to Selçuk or Kuşadası. Overnight in Selçuk or Kuşadası.
- Day 2
Explore Ephesus on a dedicated guided day; agree optional site sections in advance. Overnight in Selçuk or Kuşadası.
- Day 3
Visit Selçuk heritage sites and Şirince village at an easy pace. Overnight in Selçuk or Kuşadası.
- Day 4
Travel by road to Pamukkale with a realistic transfer window and an optional stop en route. Overnight in Pamukkale.
- Day 5
Explore Hierapolis, its theatre and the designated travertine access route. Overnight in Pamukkale.
- Day 6
Transfer to the agreed airport or onward city, allowing for road time. No overnight.
Why this route works
- Full days for Ephesus and Hierapolis–Pamukkale
- A separate Şirince and Selçuk day adds local context
- Overnights avoid a same-day round trip between distant sites
Confirm before booking
- Arrival and departure airports
- Ephesus optional areas and site access
- Pamukkale permitted walking sections
- Intercity transport and luggage handling
- Hotel bases, entrances and meals