Private Full-day Guided Ephesus Tour from Istanbul


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Isabey Mosque. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.


What's Included

Both way transfer in Istanbul

Both way transfer in Izmir

Domestic Flight Tickets (IST-ADB-IST)

Lunch

Non-Smoking, air conditioned vehicle and professional driver

Parking Fees

Pick up and drop off

Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

What's Not Included

Any Drinks

Entrance of Ephesus(about 11$)

Entrance of Virgin Mary House (about11$)

Personal Spendings

Tip to Guide and Driver


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 6
  • ADULT: Age: 7 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
A representative will transfer you to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. After a short flight to Izmir (50min), you will be picked up by your guide at the Izmir airport. After you have been welcomed you will drive to the Ephesus to visit historical sites. Your first stop is the House of the Virgin Mary stop the Solmissos Mountains, where it is believed Mary spent her last living days. Should you wish, guests are allowed to pray and light candles.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ancient City of Ephesus
Then head to Ephesus, enjoying a downhill walk into the ruins of the once glorious Roman city. Explore sites of huge historical significance, including the Bouleuterion, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Temple of Artemis
After breaking for lunch, drive to the site of the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World before flying back to Istanbul.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isa Bey Mosque
Then visit a unique mosque which was built with waste material of Artemisian Temple

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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