Explore the ancient wonders of Ephesus on this exciting one-day tour from Istanbul. Available every day of the year, this tour includes flights, transfers, a guided tour of Ephesus, lunch, and all entrance fees. Here’s the itinerary:

Tour Itinerary
04:30 AM – Hotel pick-up in Istanbul. Our team will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Izmir.
(Note: Pick-up time may vary depending on flight availability.)

07:00 AM – Flight from Istanbul to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
(Note: Flight times are subject to change.)

08:00 AM – Arrival at Izmir Airport. Our representative will meet you with a name sign and transfer you to the office in Ephesus.
You’ll join the group and local guide for the drive to the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world.

Ephesus Tour Highlights
Visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, and Trajan Fountain.
Walk along the Marble Street leading to the Great Theater, where St. Paul once preached.
Visit the Isabey Mosque, an architectural gem from the Seljuk era.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit a Carpet Cooperative to witness traditional Turkish carpet weaving.
Explore the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where she spent her final years.
Conclude the tour with a visit to the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
04:00 PM – After the guided tour, we will transfer you back to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

07:30 PM – Flight back from Izmir to Istanbul.
(Note: Flight times are subject to change.)

08:30 PM – Arrival in Istanbul. Our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel.

Price Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul
Round-trip flight tickets (Istanbul – Izmir)
Airport transfers as per the itinerary
Professional guiding service during the Ephesus tour
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
Lunch at a local restaurant
Comfortable, air-conditioned transport
Parking and road tolls

Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Drinks at lunch
Dinner
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