8 days in Kusadasi & Pamukkale Itinerary

Unreservedly dedicated to tourism, Kusadasi sits on the Aegean coastline and acts as a gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the country's major Greco-Roman archaeological sites.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kusadasi: Altinkum Beach (in Altinkum), Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) (in Selcuk) and Sirince Koyu (in Sirince). Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus, look for gifts at La Tulip Art Gallery, make a splash at Aqua Fantasy- Aquapark Hotel & SPA, and learn more about the world around you at Hammam Kusadasi.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kusadasi itinerary planner.

Ankara to Kusadasi is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Ankara to Kusadasi is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Ankara in June, expect Kusadasi to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Pamukkale.

A popular spa since the second century BCE, the modern city of Pamukkale continues to draw worldwide attention with its hot springs and travertines--naturally formed calcite bathing pools.

Pamukkale is known for nature, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, explore the ancient world of Hierapolis, and admire the striking features of Akhan Kervansaray.

Planning Pamukkale trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.

You can drive from Kusadasi to Pamukkale in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Kusadasi to Pamukkale due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.