Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

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Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

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Overview

DAY Trip from Istanbul to EPHESUS RUINS including Domestic Flights!
Discover the revered HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, believed to be her final dwelling, and delve into the captivating ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS. Explore remnants like the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, once among the wonders of the Ancient World. Experience history's essence on this immersive journey through time.

• Starts with picking up from your Istanbul Hotel and ends with dropping off at your Istanbul Hotel
• Return Flights, Airport Transfers, Entrance Fees, Lunch, and Licensed Tour Guide Included
• Even you have a chance to explore local handicrafts besides visiting historical & cultural destinations
• Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalised experience and have a chance to UPGRADE PRIVATE
• Explore the Local Life not the touristic-designed places

Activity location

Istanbul
- Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Taksim Square
- 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Türkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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GROUP TOUR & TRANSFERS in English

18h
Opening hours: Sat 00:00-23:30
English

GROUP TOUR & TRANSFERS: The services will be in Group up to 15 persons.

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

£359.72 x 2 Adults£719.44

Total

What's included, what's not

Return DOMESTIC FLIGHTS from/to Istanbul
LUNCH during the Tour
SMALL-GROUP TOUR up to 15 persons (can be upgraded to PRIVATE TOUR)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS (from Sultanahmet & Taksim Hotels)
Professional Licensed TOUR GUIDE
Transport with A/C Minibus
Service charge (recommended)
Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up and Drop off services available from the Hotels which is located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim Regions. While booking this package, please indicate your Istanbul Hotel. The travellers who stay out of the pick-up & drop off zone may handle their own transport to/from the Airport.
After we received your booking, our team will contact you to request copies of your passports in order to book your domestic flights. Please send us the copies of your passports as soon as possible to complete your reservation, this is very important to have a smooth-running operation. Your reservation may be cancelled or operational disruptions may occur due to information not sent on time. Our company is not responsible for such situations.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Istanbul

Our team will pick you up from your Istanbul hotel between 04:00 and 04:30 AM and transfer you comfortably to Istanbul Airport. Upon arrival, you will proceed with your self-check-in and board your flight to Izmir (Ephesus). After you land at Izmir Airport, our representative will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Following a scenic one-hour transfer to Ephesus, you will meet the rest of the group and begin your Full-Day Ephesus Tour.

Ancient City of Ephesus

2h
Admission ticket included

Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum in Turkey, reflecting the grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman civilisations at their peak. As you walk through this extraordinary archaeological site, you step back in time while discovering the Senate Building, the Ancient Hospital, the Temple of Domitian, the famous Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, the Trajan Fountain, the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the world-renowned Celsus Library, and the magnificent Grand Theatre of Ephesus—along with many other remarkable remains that bring history vividly to life.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

45m
Admission ticket included

The House of the Virgin Mary is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years and passed away. The shrine gained worldwide recognition after Pope Paul VI visited in 1967 and informally affirmed its authenticity. It was later visited by Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. During their visits, each offered special gifts to the sanctuary, many of which can still be seen today.

The Temple of Artemis

10m
Admission ticket included

Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, a virginal protector and the twin sister of Apollo, who eventually replaced the Titan Selene as the Goddess of the Moon. Her ancient temple, built around 650 BC in honour of the cult of Artemis, stood on a site that had long been sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele. The construction was funded by the wealthy King of Lydia, and the marshy ground was deliberately chosen to help cushion the structure against future earthquakes. Over the centuries, however, the temple was repeatedly damaged and destroyed by natural disasters, leading to several reconstructions and collapses throughout its history.

Kusadasi Shopping Center

45m
Admission ticket included

You will also have the opportunity to discover authentic local handicrafts, including the traditional handwoven rugs—one of the oldest and most cherished art forms of the Turkish culture—as well as renowned leather outlets. If you wish, you can enjoy a truly genuine and enjoyable shopping experience. Throughout the visit, your professional local tour guide will be right by your side, offering valuable insights, recommending the most reputable artisan centers, and providing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and completely hassle-free experience.

Istanbul

At the end of the Tour, we will make our way back to Airport with an hour's drive and you will have your flight back to Istanbul. When you land to Istanbul Airport, our team will meet you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then transfer back to your Hotel in Istanbul. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR ISTANBUL HOTEL SHOULD BE IN SULTANAHMET OR TAKSIM REGIONS. You might see more details on the section of "PICK-UP & DROP-OFF"

Location

Activity location

Istanbul
- Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Taksim Square
- 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Turkiye
Fatih
- Fatih, İstanbul, Turkiye
Sultanahmet
- 34110, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye

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