All Inclusive Private Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul by Plane

ALL INCLUSIVE DAY TOUR TO EPHESUS FROM ISTANBUL. Our tour starts with PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL IN ISTANBUL.Istanbul – Izmir return flight is included.  Visit Artemission Temple, Ephesus,  After Lunch ( included ) Continue to visit The House of Virgin Mary  and St. John Basilica.  drive back to Izmir airport for our flight to Istanbul. On arrival our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer back to your hotel.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.

Early Morning Pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport for morning flight to Izmir.

Arrive in Izmir Airport . Met by you tour guide with your name sign and drive to Ephesus ( 45 minutes drive )

Continue to Ephesus, walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, , Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celcus Library, the gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
After Ephesus, lunch will be served in the garden of a local handicrafts center. Here you can see some of the traditional carpet weaving techniques used and enjoy viewing some splendid displays of beautiful carpets.

Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top.

After Lunch visit The House of Virgin Mary. This house is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council of 431 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 it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed here.

Drive to St. John’s Basilica, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill

visit the Artemis Temple where is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World before drive to Izmir airport for our flight to Istanbul

after 1 hour 20 minutes flight, arrival in Istanbul . met by our representative and transfer to the hotel

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

• All Inclusive Private Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul by Plane
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• Round-trip Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul flights( luggage limit is 15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin )
• Round-trip private hotel transfers
• Professional Licenced Tour guide
• Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
• Traditional Turkish Lunch and Soft Drinks (Cola , Fanta, Sprite, Soda Water , Water )
• Transport by private vehicle

• Drinks

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• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for participants with back problems

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Small Group (Max. 10 Pax) & Private Tours in Turkey.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.