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Ephesus Day Trip From Istanbul By Plane

New To The Site! Istanbul, Turkey

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14 to 18 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

SMALL-GROUP TOURS UP TO 15 PEOPLE
This full-day excursion covers the most exciting sites of the region, including the House of Virgin Mary, where the Blessed Virgin is reputed to have spent the last years of her life. And the Ancient City of Ephesus, the most important archaeological site in Turkey. You will also see the Artemis Temple and İsabey Mosque, as well as having a chance to explore local handicrafts of the region...

• Starts with picking up from your Istanbul Hotel and ends with dropping off to 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

• Explore the Local Life not the touristic designed places

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Transportation during your Tour
  • Return flight ticket from/to Istanbul
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

-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. - This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

What To Expect

Istanbul

We will meet you at your Istanbul Hotel at around 04:00 - 05:00 am 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 arrival to Izmir Airport, our team will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. They will be holding a board which is your name written on it. After an hour transfer, you will met the rest of the group and start your Full-Day Tour.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that rose to prominence as a Roman seaport from the 2nd century AD. With your guide, stroll around the semi-intact streets past the shells of long-ago shops and houses, and learn fascinating facts about life in the city during its Roman golden age. Awe at highlights such as the façade of the Library of Celsus and Hadrian’s Temple and gaze at the massive Great Theater, where St Paul once preached.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a great building belonging to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was the largest building in the Hellenistic world, surpassing even the Athenian Parthenon, and the first monumental structure built entirely of marble.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. John The Baptist Church (Pass By)

You can see Saint John Basilica from distance. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St John was under the central dome of basilica. Just ask to your guide if you would like to see interior part of basilica.
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Isa Bey Mosque (Pass By)

Isa bey Mosque is one of the finest examples of Seljuk architecture in Anatolia and the oldest ones in the area
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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see during your visit.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Istanbul

At the end of the Tour, we will make our way back to Airport for an hour drive and you will have your flight back to Istanbul. When you arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we will meet you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal in Istanbul Airport where you will see our team holding a sign. Then transfer back to your Hotel in Istanbul.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Lunch.Transportation during your Tour.Return flight ticket from/to Istanbul.All Airport Transfers.Licensed Tour Local Guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities.Drinks during Lunch (if preferred). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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  • Lunch
  • Transportation during your Tour
  • Return flight ticket from/to Istanbul
  • All Airport Transfers
  • Licensed Tour Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour 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.

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