Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul – Explore Ancient Wonders

Ephesus Tour from Istanbul by Plane – Best Day Trip to Ancient Ephesus

Overview:

Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus on a seamless day trip from Istanbul. Fly to Izmir in just one hour and explore the world-renowned ruins with a professional guide. This fully guided tour includes round-trip flights, airport transfers, entrance fees, and a traditional Turkish lunch. Perfect for travelers wanting to experience Ephesus in a single day without the hassle of long road travel.

Highlights:

• Round-trip flights Istanbul ↔ Izmir

• Explore Ephesus Ancient City, Library of Celsus, Great Theater

• Visit Temple of Artemis & House of Virgin Mary

• Isa Bey Mosque & Trajan Fountain

• Traditional Turkish lunch included

• Explore charming Şirince Village

Itinerary:

Early Morning | 04:00 – 04:30 AM

• Pickup from your Istanbul hotel or airport.

• Transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir.

Morning | 09:00 – 12:30 PM

• Arrival in Izmir and transfer to Ephesus site.

• Guided tour of Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities.

• Visit Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, and Historical Marble Street.

Afternoon | 12:30 – 16:00 PM

• Great Theater: Learn about St. Paul’s preaching.

• Isa Bey Mosque: 14th-century Seljuk craftsmanship.

• House of Virgin Mary: Sacred pilgrimage site.

• Temple of Artemis: Explore the remains of this ancient wonder.

• End the day in Şirince Village, famous for wine, olive oil, and preserved Greek architecture.

• Traditional Turkish lunch included.

Late Afternoon | 16:00 – 18:30 PM

• Transfer back to Izmir Airport.

• Flight from Izmir to Istanbul.

Evening | 22:00 – 23:00 PM

• Arrival in Istanbul and transfer back to your hotel.

Tips for Travelers:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven surfaces.

• Bring hat, sunscreen, and water, especially in summer.

• Don’t forget your camera — photo opportunities are everywhere!

• Light jacket recommended in spring/fall mornings.

Includes

Included in Your Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul

Land Transportation

• Airport transfers in Izmir and back to Istanbul.

• Comfortable transportation during the tour in Izmir.

Flight Tickets

• Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir.

Tours & Sightseeing

• Guided tour of Ephesus Ancient City and House of Virgin Mary.

Entrance Fees

• All museums, monuments, and archaeological sites included in the tour.

Professional Guiding

• Licensed Turkish and English-speaking guide approved by the Ministry of Tourism.

Meals

• Traditional Turkish lunch during the tour.

Additional Charges

• All local taxes and service charges included.

Notes

Additional Information

• Ephesus Tour has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
• When you book the one of Ephesus Tours, the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time of tours.
• Under 18 years Children who is going to join to one of Istanbul daily tours, must be accompanied by an adult.
• Hotel Lobby in Istanbul. (Hotel Transfers (Pick up and Drop offf) are included from the central hotels in District of Fatih, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş).
• The flight times can be changed according to the availability the flight from airport of Ataturk or Sabiha with will be suitable time.
• You may think to do ephesus day tour and when you return to Istanbul continue to home with your next international flight, please let me know the airport that you should arrive accordingly your flight will be arranged to that airport.
• This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
• The regular group tour has shopping stop included in the tour.
• The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 20:00 – 21:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 23:30 pm onwards, to avoid missing your flight.

When Should I Book The Tour?

• Booking is recommend as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
• This is a group tour and the group tours has limited places (10 to 15 participants may join to the group tours)
• At least, It is available to book two (2) days before (local time) if there are still places available.