Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul by Plane

Istanbul, Turkey

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Tread in the footsteps of the Virgin Mary on this full-day tour of Ephesus that includes round-trip airfare from Istanbul. You’ll fly to Izmir and be greeted by a professional guide who will show you the ancient site and provide you with a delicious Turkish lunch. After spending the rest of the day wandering the area you’ll return to Istanbul in the evening by plane.

A full-day tour of Ephesus with round-trip airfare from Istanbul
Learn about the history of the ancient site from a professional guide
Savor traditional Turkish cuisine during lunch
See the stunning Temple of Artemis (Diana)
See the house of Virgin Mary

What's Included

Round-trip private transfer
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Round-trip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir

Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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Arranged start time

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01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Itinerary

Isa Bey Mosque

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not wheelchair accessible
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

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Excellent guide, Mr. Semih Tazegul...

Mabird, Mar 2016

Excellent guide, Mr. Semih Tazegul. He tailored our tour to meet our needs. We were very pleased with our shopping/rest stops, purchasing a beautiful silk carpet and a beautiful ceramic piece.

Fenomenal

Benedicto_M, Dec 2018

La excursión vale la pena desde cualquier punto de vista, tanto por lo que se ve como por las rxplicaciones del guía, sdemas pudimos visitar la casa de María como un fábrica de alfombras y una factoría de cuero. Muy bien en general y con tiempo suficiente oara visitarlo todo, incluso las pequeñas ruinas de Esmirna. La comida bien