Overview
Enjoy a day trip to Ephesus from/to Istanbul. The tour program covers visiting Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis. The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process. EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS: This option gives you the opportunity to tour in English and Japanese Guiding. The group size wıll be up to 10 people max. Domestic flight tickets are EXCLUDED and should be purchased on your end. Please consult the tour operator before making any bookings, as only certain flights are recommended for this program. INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS: This option gives you the opportunity to tour in English and Japanese Guided. The group size wıll be up to 10 people max Domestic flight tıckets are INCLUDED ın ın thıs optıons and we take care of them LUNCH will be served in in a local restaurant where you may experience how turkish rugs are made
What's included
- ✓Lunch in a local restaurant
- ✓Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
- ✓Transfers from/to Airports (4 transfer)
- ✓Professional licenced Tour Guide
- ✕Drinks at Lunch
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕The Virgin Mary's House.
- ✕Ancient City of Ephesus.
- ✕Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
What you'll do
- 1
Upon early pick up from your hotel drive to Istanbul Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Izmir.
⏱ 2 hours - 2
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you to Selcuk where you will join the other group participants and start your full-day tour.
⏱ 1 hour - 3
Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.
⏱ 45 min - 4
An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler
⏱ 2 hours - 5
Lunch. (Traditional lunch will be at handicraft carpet demonstration village where you can also choose to experience how Turkish rugs made by local masters.)
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$280
$220
3 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
- Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
- Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
- For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
- Entry tıckets to hıstorıcal sıtes are Excluded. The tour guide wıll have Skip-The-Line tıckets
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
