# Fam Trip Ephesus to Bodrum

> Explore ancient Ephesus, relax in Bodrum. Perfect family getaway!

**Category:** Family Vacations  
**URL:** https://www.turkeytourorganizer.com/how-to-roam/family-vacations/fam-trip-ephesus-to-bodrum//  
**Duration:** 6 days / 5 nights  
**Destinations:** Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Bodrum  

## Overview

Discover the wonders of Ephesus and relax in Bodrum on our family-friendly Fam Trip. Tailor-made tours for unforgettable vacations in Turkey.

## Destinations

- Istanbul
- Izmir
- Ephesus
- Aphrodisias
- Pamukkale
- Bodrum

## Itinerary

### Day 1 - Arrival to Izmir

Your guide and driver will meet you at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, and you will start exploring the attractions of Ephesus. The first stop is the Bulbul Mountain, which hides the Virgin Mary's House on its top. After visiting the shrine of The Holly Mother, you will continue to the Cathedral of Saint John, who brought the mother of Jesus to Anatolia. After lunch in a small local restaurant, you will see one of the Seven Wonders of the World; The Artemis Temple, and continue to your waterfront hotel in Kusadasi for overnight.

### Day 2 - Ephesus and its environs

Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel after breakfast for a comprehensive tour of Ephesus Ancient City. You will walk the ancient city's marble streets and witness the development of one of the biggest metropolis of the ancient world. Selcuk Museum will compliment your visit to Ephesus since it houses the artifacts found during Ephesus's century-long excavations. After having lunch in a local restaurant on the way to Sirince village, you will have a break in the village to walk among the beautiful old Greek houses of Sirince. You can return to your hotel to enjoy the warm waters of the Aegean Sea or continue exploring the area around Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi.

### Day 3 - Aphrodisias and Pamukkale

After breakfast, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi and will take you to Aphrodisias, which is among the best well preserved ancient cities in Turkey. After exploring the ruins and the Aphrodisias Museum, you will have lunch in a local restaurant near the ancient city. You will drive to Pamukkale – Hierapolis, then walk over the world-famous white travertines, swim in the ancient pool of Cleopatra, and see the biggest Necropolis of the Hellenistic world. You will be dropped at your hotel in Pamukkale then overnight.

### Day 4 - Private Transfer to Bodrum

After breakfast at your hotel in Pamukkale, our driver will pick you up for a private transfer to Bodrum. The rest of the day is at leisure in your Bodrum hotel.

### Day 5 - Bodrum

After having breakfast at your hotel, you can choose between the many activities you can do in Bodrum. The Underwater Archaeology Museum is a must to see the oldest surviving shipwreck of the world with all its cargo. You can see another Seven Wonders of the World in Turkey nearby the Bodrum Harbor; The Mausoleum. The Turcoman villages around Bodrum are worth seeing as well, or you can hire a private boat to sail the Turquoise Coast of Turkey for a day. Overnight in Bodrum.

### Day 6 - Departure

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a flight back home or for your next destination.

## Places You'll See

- Library of Celsus - Ephesus
- House of Virgin Mary
- Terrace Houses - Ephesus
- Pamukkale
- Aphrodisias
- Bodrum

## Gallery

![Library of Celsus - Ephesus](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/library-of-celsus-ephesus_1679646548.webp) — Library of Celsus - Ephesus
![Pamukkale Travertines](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/pamukkale-travertines_1679646550.webp) — Pamukkale Travertines
![Bodrum Castle](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/bodrum-castle_1679646552.webp) — Bodrum Castle

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