Istanbul Trip Overview
This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Isabey Mosque. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Isabey Mosque. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
A representative will transfer you to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. After a short flight to Izmir (50min), you will be picked up by your guide at the Izmir airport. After you have been welcomed you will drive to the Ephesus to visit historical sites. Your first stop is the House of the Virgin Mary stop the Solmissos Mountains, where it is believed Mary spent her last living days. Should you wish, guests are allowed to pray and light candles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Then head to Ephesus, enjoying a downhill walk into the ruins of the once glorious Roman city. Explore sites of huge historical significance, including the Bouleuterion, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
After breaking for lunch, drive to the site of the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World before flying back to Istanbul.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkey
Then visit a unique mosque which was built with waste material of Artemisian Temple
Duration: 45 minutes
