Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Day Trip from Istanbul

Explore the ancient world on a guided journey from Istanbul, combining flights and bus travel with walks through Ephesus. Economy-class domestic flights are included with the flight-inclusive option; the other option requires separately purchased flights. Admission to the historical sites is extra with both options.

Itinerary

1. Start with pickup from your hotel and travel by bus to Istanbul Airport.
2. Fly to Izmir. Flight tickets are included with the Included Flight Tickets option and excluded with the Excluded Flight Tickets option.
3. Meet your guide on arrival and explore Ephesus Ancient City, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a 6-hour guided tour.
4. Stop for a 1-hour lunch at a local restaurant, in Selçuk for the Excluded Flight Tickets option. Drinks are not included in the listed price.
5. Travel by bus to the airport.
6. Take your return flight to Istanbul.
7. For the Excluded Flight Tickets option, continue by bus after your flight.
8. Finish with the included return shuttle between 20:30 and 21:00.

What's Included

• English- or Japanese-speaking guide
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Round-trip transfers

Important details

• All ages are welcome. Child tickets cover ages 1–7 with the flight-inclusive option and ages 0–7 with the flight-exclusive option.
• For the flight-inclusive option, bring a passport with at least 6 months of validity.
• The flight-inclusive option is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Admission is not included in the listed price: Ephesus costs €45 per person, and the House of Virgin Mary costs €20.
• For the flight-inclusive option, the baggage allowance is 15 kg of checked luggage plus 8 kg of hand luggage.
• Check in for your flights independently. Airport transfers do not include an assistant; the driver drops you at the Istanbul Airport entrance.
• Your pickup time is confirmed in advance. Arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure.