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Day Trip to Ephesus from Istanbul with Flights
4.8
68 Ratings
Arnavutköy
Should you find yourself in Istanbul and are keen on an Ephesus trip, we can organize a day-long excursion from Istanbul to Ephesus. This includes direct flights to Izmir from Istanbul during daylight hours, all available at reduced rates.
Should you find yourself in Istanbul and are keen on an Ephesus trip, we can organize a day-long excursion from Istanbul to Ephesus. This includes direct flights to Izmir from Istanbul during daylight hours, all available at reduced rates.
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Istanbul - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Istanbul and taken to the airport. Arrive at Istanbul airport for the flight to Izmir. Fly from Istanbul to Izmir.
- Izmir - Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, guests will be greeted by our driver and transported to Ephesus to join the daily Ephesus Full Day Tour.
- **Meryemana (The Virgin…
- Istanbul - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Istanbul and taken to the airport. Arrive at Istanbul airport for the flight to Izmir. Fly from Istanbul to Izmir.
- Izmir - Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, guests will be greeted by our driver and transported to Ephesus to join the daily Ephesus Full Day Tour.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary is believed to be where Mary spent her final days, possibly arriving with Saint John. Officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, it has since become a popular pilgrimage site. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) lasts about 45 minutes, followed by a 5-minute drive to Ephesus.
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Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus offers a remarkable insight into the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. It is a significant site for Christianity, being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul likely spent two and a half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, guests will explore the city by walking on the marble streets, guided by our English-speaking tour guide.
- During the tour, guests will see the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latrines. Visits to The Private House (so-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) are optional for an additional 25 ₺/person, and the guide should be informed in advance. After Terrace Houses, the exploration continues with Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Arcadian (Harbor Road).
- The Temple of Artemis - The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of antiquity. There will be an excellent opportunity to photograph the Church of St. John and Mosque of İsa Bey from the best angle.
- Sirince - Sirince is an old village of ‘Rum’ (Byzantine Greeks) located on the hills of Selcuk, 7 km from Ephesus. Following the peace treaty after the Turkish National War (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks was agreed upon, and Sirince is now inhabited by Turks. The village is renowned for its beautiful traditional houses and fruit-flavored wine production; guests will have free time for wine tasting.
- Izmir - The Daily Tour concludes around 4:30 pm, and guests will be transferred back to the airport for their flight to Istanbul.
- Istanbul - Our driver will meet guests at the airport and transfer them back to their hotel in the evening.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle transfers
- All entrance fees included
- Complimentary airport transfers
- Guaranteed 100% satisfaction
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Flight tickets provided
- All local taxes covered
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle transfers
- All entrance fees included
- Complimentary airport transfers
- Guaranteed 100% satisfaction
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Flight tickets provided
- All local taxes covered
- Lunch at a local restaurant
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Entrance fee for the Terrace Houses
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Entrance fee for the Terrace Houses
Location
Istanbul Airport
Terminal Caddesi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(68 Ratings)
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Jose_r
Jan 14, 2026
Unforgettable tour! - Nice walk. Ephesus is a show very well worth it. The perfect tour structure: guide, driver and translator.
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Editha_r
Dec 7, 2025
The tour operator did not... - The tour operator did not send the e-ticket and info regarding pick up. I have to call the operator to email me the e-ticket. There was lack of communication. The tour guide was knowledgeable and very helpful, she even helped me guide through the unpaved road at the ruins.
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David_c
Nov 11, 2025
Greeks, Romans, and Christians- oh my! - This FULL day tour from Istanbul packs a punch. I was picked up right on time from my hotel at 4:30 and driven to the airport. After a wonderful flight with Turkish Air, I was promptly picked up by a friendly driver in Izmir and proceeded to join the others awaiting me. We then made our way to the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was very moving to me. We next spent several fascinating hours exploring the ruins at Ephesus with a funny and knowledgeable guide. After a quick stop at the Temple of Artemis, we headed to a lunch filled with traditional Turkish dishes. I had asked my guide about what was left of the Basilica of Saint John. He gave me the option, which I gladly took, to be dropped there (admission on my own) while the rest explored the local village. My driver returned me to the airport where I caught a Pegasus flight back to Istanbul. The only confusion came with where to meet my driver who was taking me back to my hotel. I will suggest that if a visit to Ephesus is your top itinerary item for visiting Turkey, don’t wait until the last day because my earlier booking was canceled by the company the night before.
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Dkeah
Nov 4, 2025
Great day trip to Ephesus - This tour was a great addition to time in Istanbul. My guide Nizam was excellent! Very knowledgeable and excited about the information. Very pleasant. Ephesus was a very interesting place to visit.
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Hany_f
Oct 5, 2025
Ephesus tour - Very nice tour that takes you back two thousand years
Our tour guide (Nezam) was very nice knowledgeable and courteous
Recommend this activity for every person
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Talight1
Sep 26, 2025
A long day from Istanbul but worth it. - A jam packed day of amazing sights we will never forget. Ephesus should be on everyone's bucket list. Yes, it's a lot of ruins and is only 15% excavated but what is available is amazing. To walk the streets where apostles from the bible walked is somewhat surreal. Our guide Nizan(?) was informative, raised locally and kept things fun (thank you again).
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Eduardo_c
Sep 24, 2025
Ephasus was breathtaking ! - What an AMAZING experience. I’ve traveled to a few places of history, but this has had to be the best so far for me. The tour, the information and best of all out tour guide Nizam I believe is how you spell his name.
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Jeff_h
Aug 31, 2025
Grand Tour of Ephesus - We were lucky to get this tour on a day when the tourism was light so we had no lines anywhere. We had time to both reflect and wonder in awe at the magnitude of what Ephesus once was. Truly amazing! Our guide was excellent and clearly took great pride in the culture and community. I know that others complained about stopping but some of the local shops in their reviews but we very much appreciated getting immersed in the local culture.
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Stephanie_q
Jul 19, 2025
Emphasis day trip from Istanbul. - Guide and driver were great. Guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Ephesus and the other places we visited on the tour were very interesting and enjoyable. A side trip to a leather place was a bit obnoxious. Because the employees were very aggressive. The travel company didn’t keep in touch with me. I had to contact them to send me plane tickets. They never sent me info on where to meet my drivers until I contacted them for info. They were quick to respond, but I don’t think I should have had to ask. Otherwise it was a very enjoyable day.
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Northstar303375
Oct 21, 2025
Guide good but organization/communication could have been better - Our guide was wonderful. However the communication with the company, Apasas, was non existent and we had to call several times to get help.
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