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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus with one of the TOP RATED agencies in Turkey. Experience one of the major destinations of Turkey. This daily Ephesus tour starts with a flight from Istanbul to Ephesus (Izmir) to visit Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Ancient city of Ephesus with ruins, and House of Virgin Mary. The tour ends with a flight back to Istanbul and a transfer to your hotel.
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with English-speaking Guide
Pickup included
with Spanish-speaking Guide
Pickup included
What's included
Local expert guide licenced by Ministry of Tourism
Entrance Fees
Domestic Flight Ticket: Izmir - Istanbul
Open-buffet lunch will be served
All Fees and Taxes
Domestic Flight Ticket: Istanbul - Izmir
Transportation
Drinks
Optional entrance to Ephesus Terrace Houses
Optional gratuities
What to expect
The House of the Virgin Mary
1h · Admission ticket included
Early in the morning you will be transferred to airplane terminal from your hotel for a flight to Izmir.
Upon your arrival to Izmir, we will welcome and transfer you to the office for a full day Ephesus Tour.
You'll visit House of Virgin Mary, is a place where, according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life.
The Temple of Artemis
1h · Admission ticket included
The Templeof Artemis was built on sacred grounds for the Greek goddess Artemis. Artemis was the twin of Apollo and daughter to Zeus and Leto. She represented abundance, hunting and all things wild. Citizens would find refuge, safety and comfort in the temple. Based on recent archeologist's findings, evidence shows a flood destroyed the original Temple of Artemis.
Bibliotheque de Celsus
1h · Admission ticket included
Celsus Library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. Celcius Library was built in 117 A.D. Celsus Library was a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia; from his son Galius Julius Aquila. The grave of Celsus was beneath the ground floor, across the entrance and there was a statue of Athena over it. Because Athena was the goddess of the wisdom.
Ephesus Ancient City
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit to Trajan Brothel and Grand Theatre.
The Odeion
1h · Admission ticket included
The Odeion of Ancient Ephesus was financed by a wealthy citizen named Vedius Antonius. It has a semi-circular shape, just like a small theatre. It had gradines divided into diazomas and two corridors on each side let people access the higher seats. There was also an orchestra and a podium.
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30m · Admission ticket not included
The Terrace Houses in Ephesus consists of luxurious residential houses, next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian.
Three terraces were established around 200 BC on the slope of the latter Terrace Houses, by using massive stone walls. On the northernmost terrace, a representative dwelling house was already built in the 1st century BS, whereas on the other ones a handicraft quarter developed. In the course of the erection of the Roman Dwelling Units, the Hellenistic constructions were demolished and leveled. Please note that this attraction visit is optional.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up is available from any central Istanbul accommodation inclusive of hotels, aparts, hostels as well as Galata Port (Karakoy).
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that visiting durations at the attractions might change.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
