Why choose this Istanbul tour ?

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, Sirince village, Temple of Artemis which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.



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What makes Daily Trip to Ephesus Ancient City, Sirince Village, Temple of Artemis a unique experience ?

We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival Izmir airport, your private driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then drive to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to options of “Istanbul to Istanbul” or “Istanbul to Kusadasi”.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum airport and then transfer to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of “Bodrum to Bodrum”.

Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of “Kusadasi to Kusadasi”.

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.

This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince (“ugly”). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (“pretty”). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, you will enjoy the impressive wine yards’ and peach trees’ views on his way. You will find wines made from apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries and many other sorts of fruits.

You will take your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant in Selcuk town. Vegetarian options are available.

Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

At the end of the tour, we will drop you to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk town if you booked the options of “Kusadasi to Kusadasi” or “Istanbul to Kusadasi”

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul if you booked the option of “Istanbul to Istanbul”. Your return flight to Istanbul and your return transfer in Istanbul will be included on this option.

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Bodrum if you booked the option of “Bodrum to Bodrum”.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infant meals not included.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Tour Durations (Approximately) : from Kusadasi to Kusadasi 7 hours // from Istanbul to Istanbul 15 hours // from Istanbul to Kusadasi 12 hours // from Bodrum to Bodrum 11 hours.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
  • Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • from Bodrum to Bodrum
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    Route of Tour : : The hotel pick-up & drop-off services are valid for hotels in Bodrum, and airport of Bodrum.
    Starting point:
    Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
    Pickup included
  • from Kusadasi to Kusadasi
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    Route of Tour : : The hotel pick-up & drop-off services are valid for hotels in Kusadasi and Selcuk.
    Starting points:
    Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
    Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
    Pickup included
  • from Istanbul to Istanbul
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    Route of Tour : : The hotel pick-up & drop-off services are valid for hotels in Istanbul. Round-trip flight tickets are INCLUDED.
    Starting point:
    İstanbul, Türkiye
    Pickup included
  • from Istanbul to Kusadasi
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    Route of Tour : : The hotel pick-up service is valid for hotels in Istanbul. The ticket is included for one way flight from Istanbul to Izmir.
    Starting point:
    İstanbul, Türkiye
    Pickup included

Daily Trip to Ephesus Ancient City, Sirince Village, Temple of Artemis Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Ticket for one way flight from Istanbul to Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Kusadasi)
  • Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Tickets for round trip flights between Istanbul and Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Istanbul)

Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

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Special Instructions:

    The tour guide will give the entrance tickets to the guests before entry to the museums and ancient ruins.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Turkey Experiences.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.