Ephesus Tour by Plane from Istanbul
Duration: 12 hours
Ephesus Day Tour with Return Flights From Istanbul
Product ID: 33184
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Walk the streets of Ephesus on an 8-hour tour with flights from Istanbul, and see monuments to Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, admire the façade of the Celsus Library, see the Temple of Artemis, and more.
About this activity
Duration: 9 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Pickup included
Pick-up from hotels in IstanbulFree cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- Tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus in the company an expert guide
- See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Visit the final home of the Virgin Mary
- Stand on the stage of the Great Theater
- Marvel at the Library of Celsus
- Enjoy some time in Selcuk and Kusadasi
Full description
Explore an historical gem of the eastern Mediterranean on a full-day tour of Ephesus from Istanbul, with round-trip flights, and walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Virgin Mary, and John the Apostle.
The largest open-air museum in Turkey, Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still bear the marks of chariot wheels. Your guide will show you the awe-inspiring Great Theater, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and gladiators once engaged in battle. Walk along Marble Street to the Library of Celsus and be dazzled by its restored façade. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, and other remarkable ruins.
Continue to the Church of the Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ. The church was erected on the foundation of the house where she spent her final days, as authenticated by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II.
End your day at the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Today there are only a series of columns and scattered ruins of this marvelous Hellenistic construction, though the grandeur of the colossal structure once exceeded that of the Parthenon.
The largest open-air museum in Turkey, Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still bear the marks of chariot wheels. Your guide will show you the awe-inspiring Great Theater, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and gladiators once engaged in battle. Walk along Marble Street to the Library of Celsus and be dazzled by its restored façade. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, and other remarkable ruins.
Continue to the Church of the Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ. The church was erected on the foundation of the house where she spent her final days, as authenticated by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II.
End your day at the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Today there are only a series of columns and scattered ruins of this marvelous Hellenistic construction, though the grandeur of the colossal structure once exceeded that of the Parthenon.
Includes
- Round trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir
- Pick-up and drop off at Izmir Airport by air-conditioned van
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
What’s Not Included
- Optional activity costs
- Tips and personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
A driver will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul for your domestic flight to Izmir. After your flight land to Izmir your tour guide will meet you at the arrival gate of Izmir airport and you will be driven to Ephesus.
After your tour finishes your guide will assist you to Izmir airport and you will fly to Istanbul. A driver will meet you at the arrival gate of Istanbul airport and drive you to your hotel.
After your tour finishes your guide will assist you to Izmir airport and you will fly to Istanbul. A driver will meet you at the arrival gate of Istanbul airport and drive you to your hotel.
From £300.37 per person
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Punctuality and comfort in the round trip transportation from the hotel to the airport, personalized service, local guide in Spanish with a lot of empathy and good historical data, we were more than satisfied with Gonja (which means Rosita in Spanish), enough time to get to know Ephesus and Mother Mary's house, lunch included very good. We were very happy with the service provided
Read moreOctober 17, 2019
Amazing Tour, couldn’t be better
We had the most perfect logistic and service by our operator. A wonderful private shuttle took us to Sabiha Gökçen Airport and as soon as we got to Izmir our guide there Askin , a Turkish guide with a perfect Spanish made our day there, we went to Virgin Mary house and an incredible visit to the Greek city of Ephesus, is a must for a visit to Turkey Thanks a lot
Read moreAugust 30, 2019
1. We had an inconvenience, since they changed the time of pick-up and we did not understand well, what caused us to arrive at the airport over time, and there was no one to guide us in the process of del.check in 2. upon arrival , the vehicle and the guide were of excellent quality 3. Arrival 2 pm, we were very surprised that the Tour ended and the guide finished his work, leaving us with the driver, who took us to other places, of very poor quality 5. our flight was scheduled for 750 pm, the guide's explanation is that some clients take a lot of time in the leather and carpet business, where at no time, when hiring the tour, we were informed about these commercial activities, which were not of our interest. 3. It is so that as tourists we should lose about 5 hours at an airport, instead of taking advantage of our valuable time in visiting other places, returning on an earlier flight to Istanbul.
Read moreSeptember 13, 2019
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Ephesus Day Tour with Return Flights From Istanbul
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