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Small-Group: Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Day Trip from Istanbul

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15 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Ottoman Hotel Imperial
Caferiye Sokak No 6/1, Istanbul 34400 Turkiye

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Pickup details

We offer pick up service for a radius of 2.5 km from Karakoy Disctrict. Other guests are welcomed at the meeting point.

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Meeting point

Sultanahmet
Cankurtaran, Caferiye Sokak, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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

End point

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)

Leave Ephesus and visit the nearby House of Virgin Mary, said to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. See inside the tiny house, whose foundations may date from Mary’s time in the 1st century AD, as your guide explains why it’s believed to sit where her last residence stood.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

Continue to Ephesus, the eastern Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city. An important hub of early Christianity and thriving Greco-Roman port, this spectacular place boasts streets, shops and temples that make it easy to imagine those who lived here 2,000 years ago.Hear the history of the city as you explore with your guide. View the remains of the nearby, immense Temple of Artemis, once an Ancient Wonder of the World, and wander the streets that formed Ephesus’s heart. Marvel at the 25,000-seater Great Theatre, ogle the façade of the Library of Celsus, and see well-preserved shops and temples. On route, see captivating details such as the chariot wheel grooves and brothel signposts carved in the sidewalks.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Odeion

The Odeion of Ancient Ephesus is a small, semi-circular theater originally constructed in the 2nd century A.D and financed by PubliusVedius Antonius and his wife FlaviaPaiana.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu

Grand Theater
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Lunch.Hotel pickup and drop-off.Air-conditioned vehicle.Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir.Local guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities. 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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Activity code: C-3795IZM02AIR

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Average 4.23 out of 5 stars based on 83 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

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.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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