2 Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

Easy and insightful

The tour guides were excellent. They were very knowledgeable about all of the history and were very helpful and friendly. Everything was easy, being picked up and flown in, and driven around.

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Very smooth process and professional!!

Everything was smooth - from booking, communication and tour. The hotel arranged in Selcuk was superb!!! The guides were well trained and very attentive. Even they accomodate our request to be transferred to Antalya instead of going back to Istanbul! It was amazing experience- thank you so much for your service. Very impressive.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your 2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul with Travel Store Turkey was smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that the Selçuk hotel, our professional guides, and our team’s attention to your requests—like the transfer to Antalya—made your experience seamless and memorable. We truly appreciate your praise and look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable private or small group tour in Turkey, exploring the best of history, culture, and natural wonders! 🇹🇷✨

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Personalised service

Had a great day with crowded house travel and exceptional service from the staff at travel store accommodating our request to change the itinerary including a limousine service to Antalya instead of the original return travel to Istanbul. Easy way of communicating and prompt replies to any questions. Great tour guides - very informative and caring.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your 2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul with Travel Store Turkey was such a memorable experience. It’s fantastic to know that our team could accommodate your itinerary change, including the limousine transfer to Antalya, and that our communication was smooth and responsive throughout your journey. We’re also delighted that our professional guides provided informative and caring service, making your tour seamless and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another private or small group tour in Turkey, exploring the country’s top historical and cultural destinations! 🇹🇷✨

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Very well coordinated tour, but too much travel time

The tour is very well coordinated. All the logistics and guides are professional and you get exactly as advertised. However, taking this tour from Istanbul is not worthwhile in my opinion. From the moment you are picked up in Istanbul until you are dropped off is about 44 hours. And fromthis time, you only get about 6 hours at the main attractions. The rest of the time is consumed in traveling. Between airports, planes, buses and wait time, you invest too much time, about 18 hours.

Response from the operator: We understand your concerns about the long travel times involved in tours from Istanbul, especially when much of the trip is spent on transportation (flights, buses, and waiting) rather than exploring the main attractions. Time efficiency is crucial for a fulfilling travel experience, and we regret that this tour didn’t meet your expectations in that regard. For travelers who prefer more time at key sites and less transit, we recommend: ✔ Private or shorter regional tours focusing on Istanbul’s highlights (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern). ✔ Direct flights + optimized itineraries for distant destinations to minimize wasted time. ✔ Customizable options where you can adjust pacing to prioritize sightseeing. Your input helps us improve, and we’d love to assist in planning a more balanced Turkey tour for your future visits. Feel free to reach out for tailored suggestions! Safe & enjoyable travels, Erkan Türka

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Not time efficient

This tour was very well planed, good guides and you do everything as described. But is this not time worthwhile. From Istanbul the pick you up at 4am on day #1. And you are returned on day #2 at midnight. So you are with them for almost 44 hours. And from this time, you only spend about 6 hours at the main attractions/destinations and about 13 hours at the hotel they get for you. (The hotel is very good by the way) And the rest is travel time... about 26 hours between airports, actual flights, buses and wait time. So, my recommendation is that those particular destinations. House of the Virgin Mary is not worth it unless you are a religious perolson and care about that stuff. Ephesos ruins are a very good site to visit. But the history of thenplave is a lot better than the actual ruins you will see today. The Pomakkle pools... the actual visit will never compare to what you see in ticktock or Instagram... it is super crowded and at most 2 feet deep. So you will not be able to swim. That said, is a beautiful and unique place. Worth the visit, but it is very slippery and if you are not careful can get a serious injury.

Response from the operator: Dear Wilfredo Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you found the tour well-planned, appreciated the quality of the hotel, and had a good experience with our guides and overall organization. We would also like to thank you for the clarification during our follow-up conversation, where you confirmed that your review was not meant to reflect dissatisfaction with our services, but rather your personal impression of some of the destinations — especially due to not being able to swim in Pamukkale and the Cleopatra Pool being closed during your visit. As you acknowledged, this seems to have been a case of the review being posted in the wrong context, and we understand that unfortunately, the platform did not allow you to edit it. We truly appreciate your honesty and communication, and we remain at your service should you choose to explore other parts of Turkey with us in the future. Your insights are valuable and help future travelers set the right expectations for this tour. Warm regards, Erkan Türka Customer Relations Team Travel Store Turkey

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