Daily Ephesus, Virgin Mary House & Temple of Artemis Tour by Flight from Istanbul
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Daily Ephesus, Virgin Mary House & Temple of Artemis Tour by Flight from Istanbul

1 day Max 14 people

About This Tour

A day trip to Ephesus by plane. The Ancient City of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary in the hills of Selçuk, and the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hotel Pickup

    04:00 — Pickup from your Istanbul hotel; transfer to the airport (IST or SAW; guests check in themselves).

  2. 2

    Flight to Izmir

    07:35 — Flight to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (~1 hour).

  3. 3

    Arrival & Transfer to Ephesus

    08:45 — Arrival in Izmir, meet your guide, transfer to Ephesus.

  4. 4

    Ancient City of Ephesus

    09:30 — Guided tour: Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, marble streets, Odeon, Roman baths, Agora.

  5. 5

    Lunch

    13:00 — Lunch at a local restaurant (included): grilled chicken/kebab, salad, mezze, vegetarian option, tea.

  6. 6

    House of the Virgin Mary

    15:00 — A sacred pilgrimage site; prayer/meditation, chapel, holy spring, photos.

  7. 7

    Temple of Artemis

    16:30 — One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  8. 8

    Return Flight to Istanbul

    18:00 — Transfer to Izmir Airport; 20:30 flight to Istanbul; 21:30 arrival and hotel transfer.

What's Included

What's Included

  • Round-trip domestic flights
  • Istanbul hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Airport transfers
  • Licensed guide
  • Guided tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary
  • Visit to the Temple of Artemis
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • In-tour transportation

Not Included

  • Drinks with meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional shopping/souvenirs

Choose Your Package

Package Adult Child Infant (Free) Extras
Full Day Ephesus Tour + Lunch + Entrance Fee €325 €300 €50
Hotel Transfer Lunch

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes, sunglasses & sunscreen, appropriate clothing, camera/phone, passport/ID (for the domestic flight).

Important Information

Moderate walking on uneven ancient stone surfaces. Flight times may vary by season/airline. Early pickup times vary by hotel location/flight. The House of the Virgin Mary is a religious site; modest dress is recommended. Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before. Partial payment available: 50% now, remainder later.