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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Daily Ephesus Tour From Istanbul is a full-day tour that will take you to one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, located on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
The tour starts early in the morning with a pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and a transfer to the airport for a flight to Izmir.
Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and driver and taken to Ephesus, where you will embark on a guided tour of the ancient city.
After exploring Ephesus, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and then visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis before returning to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
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Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Lunch
Insurance
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul Domestic Flight Ticket
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Personal Expenses
Drinks
Entrance Fees
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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
Traveler pickup
İstanbul, Turkey
Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey 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. 120 minutes
The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk, Turkey 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. 45 minutes
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk, Turkey 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. 60 minutes
Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk, Turkiye Isa Bey Mosque 30 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Virgin Mary's House entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
David_V
07 Apr 2022
I expected only a ephesus tour, but got a tour of the whole area I saw the remains of the Temple of Artemis which was nearby and I didn’t know it was there, the restaurant was the best one so far, and the guide Ardem helped us a lot and explained everything totally recommended
Chris_M
02 Oct 2021
The entire tour was great. I felt like I was walking into history. I learned a lot. Our guide Phylis was excellent. The environment was one of a kind and I will have good memories for a lifetime. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone
alexahudson
14 Feb 2020
We came Istanbul last month with my friends and we suddenly decided to go to Ephesus. And luckily we found Turkey Tours Company from Trip Advisor. Our Ephesus Tour was amazing and well arranged thanks to everyone who works in Turkey Tours Company!
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Istanbul
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