Turkey · Archaeology

Daily Small Group Ephesus Tour From Istanbul by Flight

13 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Fly from Istanbul for a full-day guided tour of Ephesus
  • 02 Explore Ephesus Ancient City with a licensed guide
  • 03 Visit the House of Virgin Mary
  • 04 See the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient wonders
  • 05 Walk past the Library of Celcius, Hadrian Gate and Marble Street
  • 06 Lunch included during the tour
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul included

Discover one of Turkey’s most remarkable archaeological sites on this full-day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus by flight. Explore the ancient city with a licensed guide and walk through a place that was once among the most important cities of the Roman world, with landmarks such as the Library of Celcius, Hadrian Gate, Marble Street and the great amphitheater.

Your day also includes visits to the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, adding spiritual and historical depth to the experience. With domestic flights, guided touring, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is a convenient way to see Ephesus in a single day from Istanbul.

Discover one of Turkey’s most remarkable archaeological sites on this full-day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus by flight.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Istanbul, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ephesus Ancient City

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.

The House of Virgin Mary

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 2 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul Domestic Flight Ticket
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks
  • Admission fee to Ephesus Ancient City 40 €
  • Admission fee to House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Virgin Mary's House entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Pick-up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul
  • Transfer to Istanbul airport for a flight to Izmir
  • Arrival at Izmir airport and transfer to Selcuk/Kusadasi
  • Drop-off at your hotel in Istanbul after the tour

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Istanbul..

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