Ephesus Day Tour by Plane from/to Istanbul: Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary and The Temple of Artemis | Small Group of 12 Pax | Lunch Included

Product Code: 672072

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Walk in the ancient roads, in ancient Ephesus, where Apostle Paul and John walked
    • See Great Theatre, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, Public Toilets, and more
    • Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant
    • Visit Mary House where she spent her last days
    • The Temple of Artemis; one of the seven churches of the ancient world
    • Airport transfers, Internal flight tickets, Day tour with English speaking guide, Skip-The-Line tickets provided
Tour Code
672072
Duration
16 hour
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
English
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Upon early pick up from your hotel drive to Istanbul Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you to Selcuk where you will join the other group participants and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus the church was built from 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days, it is also believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August. 
Contınue with the Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. Not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is so well preserved that walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments, such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next; the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient World.
Once your tour is completed you will be drıven back to Izmir Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely back to your hotel. End of our service.

Tips:
Admission Fees (per Person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 400TL
- House of Mary: 200TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
Departure Time: 05:30 (approx.)
Departure point: Centrally located Istanbul Hotels (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Aksaray)
Ending point: Returns to original departure point

Visiting Attractions

  • Ancient Ephesus Ancient Ephesus
  • The Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis
  • House of the Virgin Mary House of the Virgin Mary

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Economic class domestic flight tickets
    • Professional licensed tour guide
    • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
    • Lunch in a local restaurant
    • Transfer service from/to Airport
    • Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

Package Excludes

    • Admission fees to attractions
    • Beverage during the tour
    • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
    • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy: Airport Transfers, Tours can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date. Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies.
    • Amendments caused by the flights are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
    • It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
    • Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
    • If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
    • Drivers will greet you with a sign your name is written on at the Airports. Please look for your name at exits.
    • Baggage allowence is 15kg+8kg hand luggage.
    • Please take passport for this service.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
    • Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the provider can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 8+
* Child: 3-7

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

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    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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