Step into the world of ancient Greeks, Romans and early Christians on a full-day, private tour of Ephesus by air from Istanbul. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to customize the itinerary, with plenty of time to explore the sites that interest you most. Visit the reconstructed Temple of Artemis and see Greek temples and theaters that were buried for centuries. See the legendary home of the Virgin Mary, then pause for lunch before continuing through archeological excavations and the 6th-century Basilica of St. John.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfers
- Domestic flights, istanbul-izmir-istanbul
- Lunch
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- This is a walking tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Off to Meryem Ana Yolu Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
House of Virgin Mary
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Temple of Artemis
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Visit All the ruins of Ephesus ancient city
Duration: 2 hours