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Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul

15 Hours
  • Istanbul
  • Airplane
  • Group
  • 10 - 20
  • English
  • Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov

Tour Overview

Embark on a full-day journey to the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from Istanbul. Fly to Izmir and explore the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Turkey. Discover historical marvels, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater, with expert guides bringing history to life. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with round-trip flights, transfers, and lunch included. Ready to dive into history? Book your adventure now!

Highlights:

  • Explore the Library of Celsus and ancient ruins.
  • Walk through the 24,000-seat Great Theater.
  • Visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
  • Discover the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders.
  • Savor a traditional Turkish lunch.

Tour Itinerary

  • 4:00
    AM

    Fly to Izmir – Explore Ephesus – Return Flight to Istanbul

    You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir, departing between 6:00 and 8:00 AM. Upon arrival in Izmir, you will be transferred to Selçuk, where you will meet your guide to begin your full-day Ephesus tour.

    Your first stop will be the ancient city of Ephesus, where you will explore its captivating ruins, including landmarks such as the Temple of Hadrian, the impressive Great Theater, and the beautiful Trajan Fountain. Following this exploration, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    In the afternoon, the tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final years. From there, you will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and conclude with the stunning Isa Bey Mosque, an outstanding example of Seljuk architecture.

    At the end of the tour, around approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your late evening return flight to Istanbul, departing between 7:00 and 10:00 PM. The flight duration is approximately one hour. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.

    Please note that transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only).
  • Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir and from Izmir to Istanbul only.
  • Professional licensed English speaking guide during the tour.
  • Lunch (Vegetarian lunch option available upon request).
  • Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
  • Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Drop off transportation service from Istanbul Airport OR Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul Hotel upon returning to Istanbul.
  • Drinks.

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