All Inclusive Private Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul by Plane

Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

Explore Ephesus in a single day without the stress of arranging domestic flights, coordinating transfers, or managing a tight sightseeing schedule on your own. This private tour from Istanbul offers a seamless round-trip experience with hotel pickup and drop-off, allowing you to make the most of limited vacation time. Once at the archaeological site, enjoy skip-the-line access, an insightful guided visit, and time to explore independently and take photos at your own pace.

Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour in Turkey
Travel comfortably with all-inclusive private transportation and hotel pickup
Get a thorough overview of Ephesus and nearby attractions
Customize the itinerary to suit your interests and schedule

What's Included

Traditional Turkish Lunch and Soft Drinks (Cola , Fanta, Sprite, Soda Water , Water )
Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
Round-trip Istanbul - Izmir - Istanbul flights( luggage limit is 15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin )
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
Round-trip private hotel transfers

Gratuities
Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from Your Hotel in Istanbul. pick up time will be given on your confirmation message

Itinerary

Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Havaalanı Yolu

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of St. John

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

İstanbul Havalimanı

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Dress code is smart casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience 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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Featured review

Joel_R

The tour was beyond amazing. Everything was coordinated perfectly. They picked us up in Istanbul, took us to the airport, picked us up at Izmir airport and took us to the different beautiful sites. Even if it was a full day, it never felt rush. The lunch was amazing and Tezcan was one of the best tour guides we have had. After the tour, we were taken to the airport, took the plane back to Istanbul and we were picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel. If you are looking for making this tour, choose it!

Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Beyond amazing

Joel_R, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Joel, Once again, we deeply appreciate your long-standing loyalty and the detailed feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team

Way more than expected!

Maria_C, Sep 2025

The ancient city of Ephesus is huge, so set aside an entire day for your tour. The history and the ruins were so fascinating and our tour guide, Selda Akyigit was so knowledgeable, kind, and personable. We quickly connected with her and she made the tour experience one of our best memories of Turkey.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Maria, Thank you again for your loyalty and thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ephesus and will do everything we can to ensure another wonderful travel. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team

Great experience

Benjamin_M, Aug 2024

Our flight from Istanbul to Izmir was delayed (this is not the operator’s fault). We were worried we’d miss much of the tour, but our guide Secil (may be misspelling that) was able to go through the whole itinerary by shuffling things around. Our driver knew what to do and to get us there quickly. Water was always replenished. The lunch was great. It occurs at an area where they teach carpet weaving. We were able to see how they weave carpet and they showed us some carpets for sale. We didn’t feel the pressure to buy their product. Overall, a great experience. The company’s support was great from the beginning, all the way from booking our flights to giving us the information of who’s picking us up from the airport and driving us back to our hotel.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Benjamin, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us exceeded your expectations, and your compliments have been shared with our team with great pleasure. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Curio Travel Team

Worth every penny!

Deborah_S, Jun 2024

Walking in ancient Ephesus as our guide told us the connections between biblical passages and the places we were standing; seeing the skilled artisanship, the care of the archaeologists, and all that's still there to discover was literally jaw-dropping. Our guide's care for our health and safety (hot and slippery footing) was stellar, and his obvious reverence for this place and all of Turkey made us want to come back!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hello, I don't know how to thank you enough for your comment. Your feedback is precious and has been proudly share with the entire team. Our colleagues' dedication to our guests is fully rewarded when we received such wonderful comments. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Curio Travel Team

Ephesus day trip

evenzor75, Sep 2023

Loved this tour! Our tour guide went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. She was on time and showed us the highlights. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Curio Travel Team

Jet setter day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus!

Mary_M, Feb 2022

Even though our flight was delayed from Istanbul…the tour director & guide were helpful & full of solutions. We were still able to fit the entire tour in & the guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Dear Mary_M, Thank you very much for your review, We are glad to know that you had a great time with us. I would be delighted to share your review with your tour guide and driver. Our goal is to provide excellent services for our clients, it is rewarding to see our efforts recognized in your review. It was our pleasure to welcome you in our wonderfull country. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again with your family and with your friends. With our warmest love and greetings, Fevzi Turhan on behalf of Curio Travel Team