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Ephesus Day Trip from İstanbul by Flight

Daily departures · Free cancellation · Pay nothing online

Fly to İzmir in the morning, tour Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, fly back the same evening.

1 day · 04:00–22:00 Small group 2 guide languages 3 stops By flight

Overview

Only in İstanbul and still want to see Ephesus? A one-hour flight puts it within a day trip. We handle the flights, transfers and tickets, so all you need to do is wake up early.

Highlights

  • Return flights İstanbul – İzmir with 15 kg luggage
  • Guided tour of ancient Ephesus
  • House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • All transfers in İstanbul and İzmir

In your price

Already covered for you

Licensed guide all day
Transport Domestic flights + minibus
Entrance fees on the itinerary
Pick-up Hotels in central İstanbul
Return domestic flights
Hotel and airport transfers

No payment online. We confirm availability first.

You just enjoy the day, we take care of the rest.

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Route

  1. İstanbulFlight out
  2. EphesusGuided day
  3. İstanbulFlight back

Itinerary

  1. 1

    04:30

    Hotel pick-up in İstanbul

    Transfer to the airport.

  2. 2

    07:00

    Flight to İzmir

    About 1 hour 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    08:30

    Meet your guide in İzmir

    Transfer to Ephesus (about 50 minutes).

  4. 4

    09:30

    Ephesus ancient city

    Guided walk through the ancient city.

  5. 5

    12:30

    Lunch

    Lunch in Selçuk.

  6. 6

    13:45

    House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis

    Afternoon visits.

  7. 7

    18:30

    Flight back to İstanbul

    Transfer to your hotel on arrival.

Times are approximate and may shift with traffic, opening hours or your ship's schedule.

What's included

  • Return domestic flights
  • Hotel and airport transfers
  • Licensed guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Good to know

Pick-up & meeting point
Pick-up from hotels in central İstanbul (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Şişli, Beşiktaş). Other areas on request.
Start time
Early morning hotel pick-up in İstanbul
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure (domestic flights are ticketed in advance).

Questions about this tour

Which airport do we fly from?

İstanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), depending on the best flight times for your date.

Do I need my passport?

Yes, bring your passport for the domestic flights.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure.

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