Turkey · Archaeology

1-Day Ephesus Tour from Istanbul with Virgin Mary House

1 Day Round trip from İzmir Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of Turkey's greatest open-air museums
  • 02 See major Ephesus landmarks including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater
  • 03 Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
  • 04 Discover the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered site for both Catholics and Muslims
  • 05 Walk along Harbor Street and through the remarkable ruins of ancient Ephesus

Explore one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey, and perhaps the world. The ruins of Ephesus are a favourite international and local attraction, thanks in part to their easy accessibility from Izmir Airport and the port of Kuşadası. Located south of Selçuk in İzmir Province, Ephesus was also one of the seven churches of Asia cited in the Book of Revelation.

Explore one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey, and perhaps the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus
Languages English, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Ephesus Discovery from Istanbul

  • Early morning pick-up from the hotel.

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to İzmir.

  • Pick-up from the airport and proceed to visit the Ancient City of Ephesus, starting the tour from the upper entrance gate.

  • Visit the Baths of Varius, Odeon, Prytaneion, Fountain of Polio, the Gate of Heracles, State Agora, Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Domitian, Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and Harbor Street with the Necropolis.

  • Explore the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, which was a famous place of pilgrimage for centuries.

  • Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, discovered in a vision by a bedridden German nun in 1812. Many Catholics and Muslims believe this stone building to be where the Virgin Mary lived her last years. There is also a healing fountain here.

  • Transfer to İzmir Airport.

  • Evening flight back to Istanbul.

  • Transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.

Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary

Where this trip takes you

Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İzmir 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival and departure transfers for Istanbul and İzmir airports

  • English-speaking professional guide

  • Transportation by new-model A/C minivan or minibus

  • All entrance and museum fees

  • Lunch

  • All parking tickets and petrol

  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Round-trip flight tickets

  • Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary

  • All personal expenses

  • All customary tips to drivers, guides, and escorts are at the traveller's discretion

  • Turkish visa fee

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Istanbul, Turkey
Tour start
İzmir, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in İzmir.

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