Overview
Experience the wonder of ancient Turkey on our Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul. Start with a smooth hotel pickup and a quick flight to Izmir. Explore the marble streets of Ephesus, where history lives in the grand Library of Celsus and the vast Great Theater. Stand before the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, a place of quiet reflection. Savor a delicious Turkish lunch that awakens your senses.
Walk through history as each step reveals stories of ancient life and culture. Feel the energy of a city that once thrived with art, faith, and commerce. This tour is perfect for history lovers and archaeology fans who want a seamless, inspiring journey through Turkey’s rich past. Experience the past come alive around you, creating memories that last forever.
What's Included
- Lunch at a local restaurant. (vegetarian options available)
- Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- All airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Beverages during lunch.
- Optional activities or additional entrance fees not listed.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking.
What To Expect
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Istanbul (pass by)
Istanbul Airport
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Temple of Artemis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mermerli Yol
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Library of Celsus
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Temple of Hadrian
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Ephesus Museum
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Ephesus Terrace Houses
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Selcuk (pass by)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- It's advisable to book in advance due to the tour's popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Lunch at a local restaurant. (vegetarian options available).
- Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- All airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Beverages during lunch.
- Optional activities or additional entrance fees not listed.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Elegant Ephesus Day Tour Including Flights from Istanbul is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch at a local restaurant. (vegetarian options available)
- Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- All airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Beverages during lunch.
- Optional activities or additional entrance fees not listed.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- It's advisable to book in advance due to the tour's popularity.
