Explore the legendary remains of Ephesus on this full-day sightseeing tour from Marmaris, including round-trip transfers from your hotel. Start your journey through history at the House of the Virgin. It is recorded that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Christ, and that she spent her last days in the small house on Mount Bulbuldagi (Koressos). Now a popular pilgrim site for Christians and Muslims, the house has received the official sanction of the Vatican. Next, explore the striking ruins of Ephesus. One of the most breathtaking sites is the remains of the Odeon Theatre, a semi-circular structure with a capacity for up to 1,400 spectators. See the Pollio Fountain, decorated with stunning works of ancient Roman art and statues carved into marble slabs. Go to the Gate of Heracles and admire the reliefs of Heracles built into the gate tower, and the second level reliefs of Heracles wrapped in a Nemea lion skin. Along the way, you will stop at the Temple of Hadrian and Ephesus Library. Completed by the Romans in 117AD, the Library is perhaps the most awe-inspiring façade still standing, with columns, statues and windows towering above you.

On this 1-day tour from Marmaris you will visit Pamukkale, known as the 8th Wonder of the World. Meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, this natural formation contains hot springs and travertine, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Because of the glorious white travertine and historical value, Pamukkale was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1988. Pamukkale can be seen from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli, 20 kilometers away. On the top of this white “castle”, which is a total of 2,700 meters long, 600 meters wide, and 160 meters high, the ancient city of Hierapolis was built. Here you can visit an ancient Roman amphitheater, the historical museum which was formerly a Turkish bath, the ancient Cleopatra swimming pool, the monumental tomb of Saint Philippe, and the most magnificent Necropolis of Anatolia.

The ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as Pamukkale's famous white travertines (calcium pools) have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BCE, with people travelling great distances to soothe their ailments or retire here. Pick-up is from your hotel, where you will leave from Marmaris towards to Pamukkale. An open buffet breakfast and lunch will be served. Visiting the white paradise – Pamukkale, impresses its visitors with its appearance. You'll be visiting the Hierapolis Ancient city, Roman theatre, Temple of Apollon, ancient pool and Roman bath. After your visit, take a break before driving back to Marmaris, arriving at Marmaris at around 20:00.

From Marmaris Cleopatra (Sedir Island), you will take a half-hour drive followed by a 2-hour long boat trip during which you will receive two swimming breaks in the turquoise waters of Gokova Bay. After a barbecue lunch is served onboard, your trip will be crowned with 3 hours of free-time on the unique sands of Cleopatra Beach. The sands of the island are legendary, and are believed to have been imported by Mark Anthony as a gift to his love Cleopatra. You can walk barefoot along the stretches of golden sand, which squeak with each step.  The Amphitheater and fortifications are also well worth a visit, if you can bear to tear yourself away from the breathtaking backdrop of mountains which frame the bright azure waters of the bay. At the conclusion of your day in paradise, you will be returned to your point of origin...