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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St.John church where St John lived with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37 to 42 AD. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Lunch
Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Ticket for one way flight from Istanbul to Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Kusadasi)
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off
Tickets for round trip flights between Istanbul and Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Istanbul)
Drinks
Entrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
Departure Point
İstanbul, Turkey
Departure Point
Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey
Departure Point
Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
Departure Point
Bodrum, Muğla, Turkey
Traveler pickup
Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey
Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul, Turkey
Milas Airport, Turkey
İstanbul, Turkey We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival Izmir airport, your private driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then drive to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to options of "Istanbul to Istanbul" or "Istanbul to Kusadasi". 240 minutes
Bodrum City, Bodrum City, Turkey We will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum airport and then transfer to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of "Bodrum to Bodrum". 120 minutes
Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkey Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of "Kusadasi to Kusadasi". 30 minutes
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk, Turkey Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there. 45 minutes
Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city. 90 minutes
Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye You will take your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant in Selcuk town. Vegetarian options are available. 60 minutes
The Basilica of Saint John, Selcuk, Turkey You will visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place. 45 minutes
Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkey At the end of the tour, we will drop you to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk town if you booked the options of "Kusadasi to Kusadasi" or "Istanbul to Kusadasi" 30 minutes
İstanbul, Turkey At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul if you booked the option of "Istanbul to Istanbul". Your return flight to Istanbul and your return transfer in Istanbul will be included on this option. 240 minutes
Bodrum City, Bodrum City, Turkey At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Bodrum if you booked the option of "Bodrum to Bodrum".
120 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant meals not included.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Tour Durations (Approximately) : from Kusadasi to Kusadasi 7 hours // from Istanbul to Istanbul 15 hours // from Istanbul to Kusadasi 12 hours // from Bodrum to Bodrum 11 hours.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card.
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.
Beatriz_B
20 Sep 2023
El guía excelente, los lugares que se visitan son hermosos, a pesar que dice incluye entradas a los lugares tuve pagarlas en cada lugar que fuimos, el almuerzo estaba bien, pero tuve pagar la gaseosa que me tome. Para el vuelo de regreso a Estambul tuve esperar varias horas aeropuerto, tour termino a las 3:30pm y el vuelo salía a las 7pm y cuando llegue a Estambul el taxi no aparecía tuve esperar un poco más de 20min.
Beverley_A
11 Sep 2023
Our trip was great but your website is not user friendly. When the chat line couldn't expedite the booking in Australia, I had to call your Sydney office. To book a Turkish Bath in Bodrum I gave up when I couldn't pay & went elsewhere. There is a problem when u use 'other' in the pickup location, then the booking won't progress to payment.
Danielle_M
02 Sep 2023
I booked this tour for my 70 year old mum and I. We were the only two tht booked that day so we had a private tour. Our driver and guide were excellent. The guide was very informative and the driver treated us to a tea by the petrol station made over a fire. What a beautiful day. Would have gone on another tour if it was guaranteed to be with both of them.
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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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