Daily Ephesus Tour From Istanbul


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From $482.38

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 15 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the outstanding ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on this day trip. Recall the days of ancient Rome on this full-day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul by air. With a professional guide, explore spectacular Greco-Roman Ephesus, Turkey’s archaeological showpiece.

Stroll the ancient streets to marvel at the 2nd-century Celsus Library, the Great Theater, and crumbled shops, bathhouses and temples. Bookend your trip with visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque, and the ruined Artemis Temple.

Opt to return to Istanbul or enjoy a drop-off in Kusadasi after your tour. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.


What's Included

Airport Transportation

Entrance Fees

Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul Domestic Flight Ticket

Lunch

Professional Licensed Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Drinks

Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 7
  • ADULT: Age: 8 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Ancient City of Ephesus
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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
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 • Admission Ticket Included

The 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 of the seven wonders of the world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Isa Bey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is situated on the outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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