Small-Group: Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Day Trip from Istanbul
Overview
Rewind 2,000 years on this day trip to incredible Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul, including round-trip flights. Fly to Izmir and drive to the eastern Mediterranean’s finest preserved ancient city for an enthralling tour. Walk pavements once strutted by toga-clad Romans; admire the spectacular Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, and see shops, streets, temples and more. View the remnants of the Temple of Artemis and after a complimentary lunch, visit the stone-built house standing on the site many believe to be Mary’s last home. Numbers limited to 14 on this small-group tour.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
Caferiye Sokak No 6/1, Istanbul 34400 Turkiye
We offer pick up service for a radius of 2.5 km from Karakoy Disctrict. Other guests are welcomed at the meeting point.
Sultanahmet
Cankurtaran, Caferiye Sokak, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
The Odeion
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-3795IZM02AIR
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