Excursion to Ephesus from Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum
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Goreme, Turkey
7 to 16 hours (approx.)
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Overview
This tour is a private tour to Ephesus Ancient City, Selcuk Museum, Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village. The tour is offering several pick up points from Kusadasi Istanbul and Bodrum
What's Included
- Lunch You will take your lunch at a cave restaurant
- Roundtrip airport transfer in Istanbul & Cappadocia (Valid for option of "from- to Istanbul Hotels")
- Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
- Pick-up & drop-off services for hotels in Cappadocia
- Roundtrip Cappadocia flight tickets from Istanbul (Valid for option of "from- to Istanbul Hotels")
- Semi-Private day trip, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group
- Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
OR
Meeting point
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
Istanbul
Your journey to Cappadocia begins with a transfer to the airport if you booked the option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". The driver will pick you up from the hotel reception or your Airbnb location, provided parking is accessible. From there, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. The roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and roundtrip Cappadocia flight tickets from Istanbul will be included for the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels”
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Cappadocia
Upon your arrival at Cappadocia Airport, your tour guide and the driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred for in-depth exploration of Cappadocia’s ancient sites and breathtaking landscapes. This airport pick up service is available for the guests who booked the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels” If you booked the option of “from-to Cappadocia Hotels”, your pick up will be from your hotel in Cappadocia.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Goreme National Park (Pass By)
In a breathtaking landscape sculpted by erosion, Göreme National Park is home to rock-carved sanctuaries that showcase remarkable examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic period. This tour will take you through the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the park's most iconic landmarks.
Goreme Open-Air Museum
The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
TokalI Church
The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ortahisar
Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Avanos Oren Yeri
Today's lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you'll have the opportunity to try "Testi Kebab," a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Uchisar Castle
Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fairy Chimneys (Pass By)
Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia. Or transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul, if you booked the option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels".
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
İstanbul
Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel. *** The departure time for your return flight is between 8:00pm and 9:30pm, which means your flight will land in Istanbul approximately between 9:30pm and 10:45pm. This timing is ideal, allowing you to comfortably catch your return flight to Istanbul after your full-day guided tour of Cappadocia today. We do not recommend scheduling any other flight immediately after this return flight, as any potential delays on by the airline could put it at risk.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers who has claustrophobia
- Roundtrip Cappadocia flight tickets from Istanbul, roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia are include for the bookings to option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". If you did not book this option, you can not get any of these services.
- The local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- The local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at one day before your tour date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane. Please note that, the local tour operator will not do check-in because of the personal preferences of the guests.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Excursion to Ephesus from Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-66241P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Excursion to Ephesus from Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum?
A:Apr 2025
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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Lunch. You will take your lunch at a cave restaurant.
- Roundtrip airport transfer in Istanbul & Cappadocia (Valid for option of "from- to Istanbul Hotels").
- Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary.
- Pick-up & drop-off services for hotels in Cappadocia.
- Roundtrip Cappadocia flight tickets from Istanbul (Valid for option of "from- to Istanbul Hotels").
- Semi-Private day trip, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group.
- Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The following is NOT included:
- Drinks.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Excursion to Ephesus from Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum is as follows:
- 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
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Excursion to Ephesus from Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchYou will take your lunch at a cave restaurant
- Roundtrip airport transfer in Istanbul & Cappadocia (Valid for option of "from- to Istanbul Hotels")
- Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
- Pick-up & drop-off services for hotels in Cappadocia
- Roundtrip Cappadocia flight tickets from Istanbul (Valid for option of "from- to Istanbul Hotels")
- Semi-Private day trip, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group
- Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers who has claustrophobia
- Roundtrip Cappadocia flight tickets from Istanbul, roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia are include for the bookings to option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". If you did not book this option, you can not get any of these services.
- The local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- The local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at one day before your tour date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane. Please note that, the local tour operator will not do check-in because of the personal preferences of the guests.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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