Itinerary
- Istanbul: Your journey to Ephesus begins with a transfer to the airport if you booked the option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". The driver will pick you up from the hotel reception or your Airbnb location, provided parking is accessible. From there, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. The roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and roundtrip Izmir/Ephesus flight tickets from Istanbul will be included for the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels”.
- Izmir: Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and the driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred for in-depth exploration of Ephesus and surroundings. If you would like start this tour from your hotel in Izmir city center, Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from there and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. The pick up services from Izmir city hotels / airport are available for the guests who booked the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels” or “from-to Izmir Hotels/Airport”.
- Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. This service is available only for bookings made for the "from-to Bodrum Hotels/Airport" option.
- Kusadasi: Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. This service is available only for bookings made for the "from-to Kusadasi Hotels" option.
- Virgin Mary's House: Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
- Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.
- Selcuk: You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.
- Ephesus Museum: At this charming and well-organised museum, there are not only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.
- At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Izmir or Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your next flight, if you booked the option of "from-to Izmir Hotels/Airport" or "from-to Istanbul Hotels".
- Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
- Bodrum City: At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum Airport for your next flight, if you booked the option of "from-to Bodrum Hotels/Airport".
- At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi, if you booked the option of "from-to Kusadasi Hotels".
Includes
- A/C Transportation with Brand-New Vehicles
- You will take your lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant
- Pick-up & drop-off services for hotels in Istanbul, Bodrum, Izmir, Kusadasi
- Pick-up & drop-off services for airports in Istanbul, Bodrum, Izmir
- Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Roundtrip Izmir flight tickets from Istanbul (Valid for option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels")
- Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line.)
- Drinks
Details
The tour start from your hotel in Istanbul and finish at any hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Our offer is included the one way domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir. The visits will be to the Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Isabey Mosque and you will take an open buffet lunch at your tour.
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Roundtrip Izmir flight tickets from Istanbul, roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir are include for the bookings to option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". If you did not book this option, you can not get any of these services.
- The local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your roundtrip Izmir flight tickets from Istanbul. If you do not share the details, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- The local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at one day before your tour date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane. Please note that, the local tour operator will not do check-in because of the personal preferences of the guests.
- Roundtrip airport transfers in Izmir is include for the bookings to option of "from-to Izmir Hotels / Airport". If you did not book this option, you can not get any of these services.
- Roundtrip airport transfers in Bodrum is include for the bookings to option of "from-to Bodrum Hotels / Airport". If you did not book this option, you can not get any of these services.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
