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Day Trip to Ephesus from or to Istanbul with Flight and Lunch

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Istanbul, Turkey
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14 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Japanese
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Overview

Enjoy a day trip to Ephesus from/to Istanbul.

The tour program covers visiting Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis.

The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.

EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS: This option gives you the opportunity to tour in English and Japanese Guiding. The group size wıll be up to 10 people max. Domestic flight tickets are EXCLUDED and should be purchased on your end. Please consult the tour operator before making any bookings, as only certain flights are recommended for this program.

INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS: This option gives you the opportunity to tour in English and Japanese Guided. The group size wıll be up to 10 people max Domestic flight tıckets are INCLUDED ın ın thıs optıons and we take care of them

LUNCH will be served in in a local restaurant where you may experience how turkish rugs are made

What's Included

  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
  • Transfers from/to Airports (4 transfer)
  • Drinks at Lunch
  • Personal Expenses
  • The Virgin Mary's House.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

-Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date. -Pick up times will be updated according to your domestic flight departure time -Meeting instructions for airports will be shared on whatsapp&email 1 day before your trip.

What To Expect

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Istanbul

Upon early pick up from your hotel drive to Istanbul Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Izmir.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you to Selcuk where you will join the other group participants and start your full-day tour.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

Lunch. (Traditional lunch will be at handicraft carpet demonstration village where you can also choose to experience how Turkish rugs made by local masters.)
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Once your tour is completed you wıll be drıven back to Izmir Airport for your 1-hour 30 min domestic flight to Istanbul.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely back to your hotel. End of our service.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
  • Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
  • Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Day Trip to Ephesus from or to Istanbul with Flight and Lunch?

A: 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
  • Transfers from/to Airports (4 transfer)
  • Professional licenced Tour Guide
  • Drinks at Lunch
  • Personal Expenses
  • The Virgin Mary's House.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus.
  • Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
  • Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
  • Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
  • For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
  • Entry tıckets to hıstorıcal sıtes are Excluded. The tour guide wıll have Skip-The-Line tıckets
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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