Turkey · Archaeology

Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
02 Guided visit to Ephesus Ancient City and its major Roman landmarks
03 See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
04 Visit the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John area
05 Private guide and private vehicle for a more personalized experience
06 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul included
07 Domestic flight tickets included

Discover some of Turkey’s most significant historical and spiritual sites on this private day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus. Explore the remarkably preserved ruins of the ancient city with your guide, walking past landmarks such as the Odeum, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater.

Your journey also includes visits to the Temple of Artemis, known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and the House of Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site. With private guiding, private vehicle transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and domestic flight tickets included, this experience is designed for a smooth and comfortable day of discovery.

Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Istanbul, Ephesus

Languages English, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus Ancient City

Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

Temple of Artemis

Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

House of Virgin Mary

Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Internal / Domestic Flight Tickets

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Lunch
Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not stroller accessible
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
We provide pick up from all the hotels in Istanbul