Ephesus Trip from Istanbul | 14 hours to 18 hours

122 Reviews | Selçuk
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Return DOMESTIC FLIGHTS from/to Istanbul
  • LUNCH during the Tour
  • SMALL-GROUP TOUR up to 15 persons (can be upgraded to PRIVATE TOUR)
  • AIRPORT TRANSFERS (from Sultanahmet & Taksim Hotels)
  • Professional Licensed TOUR GUIDE
  • Transportation with A/C Minibus
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)

Overview

FULL-DAY Trip from Istanbul to EPHESUS RUINS! Discover the revered HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, believed to be her final dwelling, and delve into the captivating ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS. Explore remnants like the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, once among the wonders of the Ancient World. Experience history's essence on this immersive journey through time. • Starts with picking up from your Istanbul Hotel and ends with dropping off at your Istanbul Hotel • Return Flights, Airport Transfers, Entrance Fees, Lunch, and Licensed Tour Guide Included • Even you have a chance to explore local handicrafts besides visiting historical & cultural destinations • Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience and have a chance to UPGRADE PRIVATE • Explore the Local Life not the touristic-designed places

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Itinerary

  • Istanbul (Pass By)

    Our team will pick you up from your Istanbul Hotels around 04:00 - 04:30 am and then transfer you to Istanbul Airport. When you arrive to the airport, you make your self-check-in and take your flight to Izmir(Ephesus). Upon landing to Izmir Airport, our team will meet you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, after an hour's transfer to the Ephesus, will meet the rest of the group and start your Full-Day Tour.

  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    During the day, you are going to visit places below; • Ephesus Ruins (Approx. 2 hours) • House of Virgin Mary (Approx. 1 hour) • Temple of Artemis (Approx. 20 minutes) • Local Handicraft-Gallery (depending on interest) • Isabey Mosque (Panoramic View in a distance) • Basilica of St. John (Panoramic View in a distance) • Selcuk Castle (Panoramic View in a distance) Midday, we will have our Lunch and during the tour, you will also have a chance to explore famous local handicrafts made by the villager ladies.

    6 hours

  • Istanbul (Pass By)

    At the end of the Tour, we will make our way back to Airport with an hour's drive and you will have your flight back to Istanbul. When you land to Istanbul Airport, our team will meet you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then transfer back to your Hotel in Istanbul. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR ISTANBUL HOTEL SHOULD BE IN SULTANAHMET OR TAKSIM REGIONS. You might see more details on the section of "PICK-UP & DROP-OFF"

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • Pick up and Drop off services available from the Hotels which is located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim Regions. While booking this package, please indicate your Istanbul Hotel. The travelers who stay out of the pick-up & drop off zone may handle their own transportation to/from the Airport.
  • After we received your booking, our team will contact you to request copies of your passports in order to book your domestic flights. Please send us the copies of your passports as soon as possible to complete your reservation, this is very important to have a smooth-running operation. Your reservation may be canceled or operational disruptions may occur due to information not sent on time. Our company is not responsible for such situations.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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A long, but wonderful day!

Published on Jan, 2025

It was an intense and very long day, but very much worth it! Everything worked very smoothly. I was nervous about all of the points of connection that would have to happen and everything went perfectly. We were met immediately with our drivers at our hotel and at the airports, we didn't have any waiting. Our tour guide, Fatima, was lovely and did a great job talking about Ephesus and about the general area. She was warm and friendly and very open to answering our questions. A very nice lunch was provided that they were able to make vegetarian friendly for me. We did this tour in the off season and ended up having our guide to ourselves. It was great to tour Ephesus when it was not busy and we could take our time and see everything. If you can handle the stairs, I highly recommend doing the additional tour of the terrace houses within the Ephesus complex.

Incredible Experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

It was an incredible experience. Our guide, Ismail, was outstanding—his deep knowledge of Ephesus and passion for history truly made the tour unforgettable. He guided us through every key site, including the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, the Terrace Houses, the Temple of Artemis, and the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, providing detailed and engaging insights at every step. Ismail’s professionalism and hospitality stood out; he ensured our comfort throughout the day without pressuring us into any purchases.

A great experience!

Published on Sep, 2024

We really enjoyed ourselves with Fatima our guide! She was a really good storyteller, and gave us insight into how the local culture is like. We learnt a lot about Turkey in the few hours we spent with her. The Ephesus tour was overall a really great experience. Huge thanks to Melisa as well for providing us with important and clear information on how to get to and from Izmir.

A tour not soon to forgotten.

Published on Jun, 2024

This was the best tour I have been on. I was told that it was a lot like Rome. There were interesting ruins and historical/biblical/mythological sights all at once. If you are interested in any of those things I would highly recommend. Our guide, Josh, was extremely helpful with information and he gave us all the information we would ever need to have about this place. I know first hand that a younger person would find this interesting because I enjoyed it and I am 14 yrs.

Fun day out in Ephesus

Published on May, 2024

This was my second time booking with Fatima on this tour, I have been always amazed her knowledge on all the sites we have visited, will definitely book this tour again in the future.

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