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Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Guided Tour, Flight and Lunch incl.

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14 to 17 hours (approx.)
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Overview

If you are in Istanbul and would like to visit Ephesus we can arrange a day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul with direct flights to Izmir from Istanbul during the day at discounted prices.

What's Included

  • Transfers with a non smoking and air conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance Fees
  • All Airport transfers
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fee for the Terrace Houses
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport

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Tayakadın
Terminal Caddesi, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Istanbul (Pass By)

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport.Arrive at the Istanbul airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir.Fly From Istanbul to Izmir
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Izmir (Pass By)

Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport you will be met by our driver and transferred to Ephesus to join the daily Ephesus Full Day Tour.
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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5 min drive to Ephesus.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English speaking tour guide. o In our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple and Latriens. The visits to The Private House (So-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 25 ₺/person and your guide should be informed before hand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration with Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, and Arcadine (Harbour Road).
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

We will carry on with the visit to the Temple of Artemis; which is one of the Seven Wonders of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos of Church of St.John and Mosque of İsa Bey from the best angle as well.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sirince

o Sirince is an old village of ‘Rum’ (Byzantine Greeks) situated on the hills of Selcuk and 7 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace treaty after Turkish National War (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit flavoured wine production; and you will have a free time for some wine tasting.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Izmir (Pass By)

Our Daily Tour will be finalised around 4:30 pm and you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
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Istanbul (Pass By)

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel in the evening.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Guided Tour, Flight and Lunch incl.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Transfers with a non smoking and air conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance Fees
  • All Airport transfers
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  • Flight tickets
  • Local Taxes.
  • Lunch in a local restaurant.
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fee for the Terrace Houses

Additional Info

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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