Ephesus Day Tour by Plane from/to Istanbul: Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary and The Temple of Artemis | Small Group of 12 Pax | Lunch Included
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Tour Code: 672072
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$480.00 per person
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Departure CityIstanbul
End CityIstanbul
Duration16 hours
LanguageEnglish Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeSmall Group
Activity LevelModerate
Highlights
• Walk in the ancient roads, in ancient Ephesus, where Apostle Paul and John walked
• See Great Theatre, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, Public Toilets, and more
• Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant
• Visit Mary House where she spent her last days
• The Temple of Artemis; one of the seven churches of the ancient world
• Airport transfers, Internal flight tickets, Day tour with English speaking guide, Skip-The-Line to get tickets provided
• See Great Theatre, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, Public Toilets, and more
• Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant
• Visit Mary House where she spent her last days
• The Temple of Artemis; one of the seven churches of the ancient world
• Airport transfers, Internal flight tickets, Day tour with English speaking guide, Skip-The-Line to get tickets provided
Itinerary
Upon early pick up from your hotel drive to Istanbul Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you to Selcuk where you will join the other group participants and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus the church was built from 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days, it is also believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.
Contınue with the Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. Not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is so well preserved that walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments, such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next, the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient World.
Once your tour is completed you will be drıven back to Izmir Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely back to your hotel. End of our service.
Contınue with the Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. Not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is so well preserved that walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments, such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next, the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient World.
Once your tour is completed you will be drıven back to Izmir Airport for your 1 hour 30 min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely back to your hotel. End of our service.
Tips
* Admission Fees (per Person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 40.00 EUR
- House of Mary: 15.00 EUR
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
* Departure Time: 05:30 (approx.)
* Departure point: Centrally located Istanbul Hotels (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Aksaray)
* Ending point: Returns to original departure point
- Ancient Ephesus: 40.00 EUR
- House of Mary: 15.00 EUR
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
* Departure Time: 05:30 (approx.)
* Departure point: Centrally located Istanbul Hotels (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Aksaray)
* Ending point: Returns to original departure point
Visiting Attractions
House of the Virgin Mary
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Included(Lunch will be served ın a local restaurant), D: Excluded
What’s Included
Includes
- Economic class domestic flight tickets ( 2 ways)
- Professional licensed tour guide
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Transfer service from/to Airport (4 transfers)
- Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
Excludes
- Admission fees to attractions
- Beverage during the tour
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Special Notes
- It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
- Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
- Drivers will greet you with a sign your name is written on at the Airports. Please look for your name at exits.
- Baggage allowence is 15kg+8kg hand luggage.
- The local operator cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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