Ephesus Tour from Istanbul by Plane
- 12–14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Tailored Logistics: We provide seamless private Istanbul hotel transfers and coordinate your schedule. Please note: Domestic flight tickets are not included, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred airline and class. Expert Storytelling: Our premier licensed guides don't just show you ruins; they bring the history of Ephesus and beyond to life with deep local insights. Exclusive Access: We include the famous Terrace Houses, allowing you to discover the lavish private lives of the Roman elite. Tech-Enhanced History: Experience the future of tourism at the Ephesus Experience Museum with immersive 360-degree digital shows. Premium Comfort: Travel in our latest-model, air-conditioned vehicles for a punctual and relaxing journey. Expertly Tailored: Designed by travel specialists, this tour prioritizes depth and quality over haste for a truly unforgettable adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- All Parking fees and taxes
- Airport / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees (if option choosed.)
What's not
- Entrance fee of Terrace Houses is not included to any options. It is optional
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses and tips
- Domestic Flight tickets (please ask before you book)
Itinerary
We will meet you at your hotel in Istanbul according to your flight schedule and drive you to airport. We will meet you at Izmir Aiport and drive you to Selcuk for Ephesus Tour. Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.
These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.
Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. Only one or two pieces of marble remain from the temple, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
The House of Virgin Mary is a Catholic and Muslim shrine located in Bülbüldağı, located in the vicinity of Ephesus. This sacred place was awarded to the visit of various popes and the Patriarchate Blessing.
Open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish Food & vegetarian options in Selcuk. We will drive you back to Izmir Airport at the end of the tour for your flight to Istanbul. We will meet you at the airport when you arrive at Istanbul and drive you back to your hotel.
We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Puerto Travel Turkey
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 54% above the median of the 346 day trips we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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