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Celsus Library in Ephesus
Terrace Houses in Ephesus
Ephesus Archaeology Museum
Celsus Library in Ephesus
Ephesus Archaeology Museum

Full-day Tour to Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque, Temple of Artemis

By Turkey Experiences
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$122 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Isabey Mosque. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.

Activity location

  • İstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

from Kusadasi to Kusadasi
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h15h
  • English

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

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$122.23 x 2 AdultsAU$244.46
Total
Price is AU$244.46
from Bodrum to Bodrum
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h15h
  • English

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

Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$295.67 x 2 AdultsAU$591.34
Total
Price is AU$591.34
from Istanbul to Kusadasi
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h15h
  • English

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

Starting time: 4:30 am
Price details
AU$221.34 x 2 AdultsAU$442.68
Total
Price is AU$442.68
from Istanbul to Istanbul
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h15h
  • English

Route of Tour : : The hotel pick-up & drop-off services are valid for hotels in Istanbul. Return flight tickets are INCLUDED.
Starting point:
İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Starting time: 4:30 am
Price details
AU$320.45 x 2 AdultsAU$640.90
Total
Price is AU$640.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuaranteed to skip the long lines
  • What's includedWhat's includedTicket for one way flight from Istanbul to Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Kusadasi)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedTickets for return flights between Istanbul and Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Istanbul)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers 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.

Activity itinerary

İstanbul
  • 4h
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. Afterwards, 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".
Bodrum City
  • 2h
We will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum airport and then transfer to Selcuk town. Afterwards, 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".
Kusadasi
  • 30m
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".
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD 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 there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
Ancient City of Ephesus
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ephesus was one of the most important harbour cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theatre in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theatre, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
Selçuk
  • 1h
You will take your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant in Selcuk town. Vegetarian options are available.
Isa Bey Mosque
  • 30m
Isa bey mosque is one of the best and important example which reflects the end of the Seljuk Empire period in late 14 C A.D.
The Temple of Artemis
  • 15m
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.
Kusadasi
  • 30m
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"
İstanbul
  • 4h
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.
Bodrum City
  • 2h
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Bodrum if you booked the option of "Bodrum to Bodrum".

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESİstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESelçuk
    • Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEİstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBodrum
    • Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye

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