1 Day Ephesus Tour From Istanbul

• 8 hours
• Ephesus

1 Day Ephesus Tour From Istanbul is an exciting way to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved and historically significant archaeological sites in Turkey. Here’s a sample itinerary for a one-day Ephesus tour from Istanbul:

1 Day Ephesus Tour From Istanbul

Around 03:30 – 04:00 am, our team will pick you up from your Istanbul Hotel(which should be centrally located in the Sultanahmet or Taksim regions), and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Izmir . When you arrive to the airport, you make your self-check-in with the flight information provided to you after you booked this tour and take your flight to Izmir. Upon landing at Izmir, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. an hour transfer to Izmir, meet guide and start this lifetime experience.

Virgin Mary House. This place is discovered by Lazarist priests after a German nun described the house and the mountain as the last residence of the Virgin Mary after she had some visions about the place. Today this place is a Muslim and Catholic, being cared for by Lazarist Fathers. Lazarist Fathers still celebrates the mass every day.

Then we will drive to Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in the antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also, Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. In Ephesus, we will see, Celcus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, and the Theater.The Basilica of Saint John the Apostle is a ruined church in Selcuk, Turkey, believed to have been built on the site of the apostle’s tomb. The basilica is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the region, and it is a must-see for history and religious enthusiasts. The basilica was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century, but its remaining ruins are still impressive to see. The last stop of the tour will be the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus antique city.

You will also get the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant and explore handicrafts made in the Turkish tradition throughout the trip. 

 At the end of the tour, according to your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon landing in Istanbul, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the Airport (meeting details will be specified). Then, approx. 1-hour transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

End of your 1 Day Ephesus Tour From Istanbul Tour, hope to welcome you again!

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