This Full-day Guided Tour From Kusadasi Takes You To Explore What Is Unquestionably One Of The Most Significant Sites Of Antiquity.
The Largest Open-air Museum In Turkey, Ephesus Contains More Than 30 Buildings And Structures Linked Together By Streets That Still Have The Marks Of Ancient Chariot Wheels.
Your Guide Will Show You The Breathtaking Great Theatre, Where St. Paul Preached Against The Pagans And Gladiators Once Engaged In Battle.
Walk Along Marble Street To The Library Of Celsus - The Facade Of Which Has Been Remarkably Restored And Is Probably The Most Photographed Exhibit In Ephesus. You Will Also Visit The Temple Of Hadrian, Roman Baths, And Many Other Remarkable Ruins.
After Ephesus We Take A Short But Scenic Journey to The Church Of The Virgin Mary .
According To Christian Tradition, Mary Was Brought To Ephesus By The Apostle John After The Resurrection Of Christ And Lived Her Final Days Here. This Church Was Erected On The Foundation Of That House, And Its Authenticity Has Been Confirmed By Pope Paul VI And Pope John Paul II. Many Visitors Describe This As An Uplifting Or Spiritual Experience.
Finally We End The Day At The Site Of The Temple Of Artemis, One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. Today There Are Only A Series Of Columns And Scattered Ruins Of This Marvelous Hellenistic Construction, Though The Grandeur Of This Colossal Structure Once Exceeded That Of The Parthenon.
After The tour We Escort You Back To The Port.
Ephesus was created by the Ionians in the 11th-Century BC and later expanded by the Romans. It is now considered one of the grandest reconstructed sites in the ancient world. The region also hosted the likes of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Virgin Mary and John the Apostle.
The ruins of Ephesus are the biggest open-air museum in Turkey and you will get to explore them on this half-day tour from Kusadasi port.
Your route will take you past the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, the Great Theater and the spectacular Celsus Library, one of the best-preserved buildings among the ruins and possibly the most photographed..
After your excursion Your guide will take you to port.
Explore Turkey like never during this private, guided, 13-day tour. Take in the sights and sounds of Istanbul with your tour guide during two full-day tours before heading for Cappadocia, the land of fairy chimneys and ancient churches.
Uncover the myths and legends surrounding Christianity in Ephesus. See its ancient ruins, including the House of the Virgin Mary. Continue to Pergamon, yet another historic destination and home to one of the Seven Churches of Asia according to the Book of Revelation. See the calcium terraces of Pamukkale before heading for the coastal city of Bodrum, the final destination in the itinerary.
Unlike most other Turkey tours, this trip includes a visit to Prince's Islands in Istanbul. Domestic flights are included in the tour price. Please note that we can also customize the itinerary as per your requirements.
If you are looking for something that includes Cappadocia, Ephesus Ruins & House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale Travertines and Istanbul all together, then this is the package for you. Book your package do not miss this unforgettable holiday chance which includes the most popular destinations of Turkey.
Don't waste a minute with planning as 6 nights accommodation, most meals, museum entry fees, transportation, and domestic flights are all included in the tour. Simply sit back and enjoy the exploring most famous destinations of Turkey.
The flights from/to Istanbul generally we use, listed below. However, this may vary due to the availability;
-From Istanbul - Departure around 18:30 - 21:00 and arrive to Cappadocia around 20:00 - 23:00.
-From Denizli- Departure around 18:30 - 19:50 and arrive to Istanbul around 19:50 - 23:00.
We do not operate big bus tours with 40 people in one bus. We operate Small-Group Tours up to 15 people.
Visit some of the key locations in Turkey on this 9-day private tour that starts and ends in Istanbul. The tour takes you through Istanbul, Bursa, Ephesus, Cappadocia, and more destinations in Turkey. See the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, the ancient city of Ephesus, the most important mosques in the region, and more. Because it’s a private tour, you’re also able to customize the tour as you wish!
This is a land route tour, so you’ll have a chance to see more of the landscapes, cities, and villages while on a road trip. The tour package includes accommodation, transportation, an expert guide, most meals, and insurance. We arrange everything, you just enjoy it.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Cappadocia
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bolu
Early morning flight to İzmir, the birthplace of Homer. Then we will head to Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the classical Greek period. Ephesus was also one of the Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia) that are cited in the Book of Revelation.
We will visit the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way and Gate of Magnesia.
Perhaps most importantly, we will also visit the last abode of the Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos.
We will enjoy lunch at Selçuk before touring the İsabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. Finally we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”.
Return to İzmir for evening flight to İstanbul.
Discover secrets of ancient Greece on this private, one-day Ephesus tour, available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Isabey Mosque from the Seljuks period, and the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!
In the morning, our transfer car will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Istanbul airport. Take a domestic flight to Izmir which is the third biggest city in Turkey. From here, our tour car will pick you and take you on the tour in Ephesus. Lunch is included in a traditional local restaurant.
We are happy with everything from picking us up from the airport, booking the hotels, food service, taking us to the sites and introducing them, and finally taking us to the airport.
Thank you!
Explore an historical gem of the eastern mediterranean on a full-day tour of Ephesus from Istanbul, with round-trip flights, and walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Virgin Mary and John the Apostle.
The largest open-air museum in Turkey, Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still bear the marks of chariot wheels. Your guide will show you the awe-inspiring Great Theater, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and gladiators once engaged in battle. Walk along Marble Street to the Library of Celsus and be dazzled by its restored façade. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, and other remarkable ruins.
Continue to the Church of the Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ. The church was erected on the foundation of the house where she spent her final days, as authenticated by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II.
End your day at the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Today there are only a series of columns and scattered ruins of this marvelous Hellenistic construction, though the grandeur of the colossal structure once exceeded that of the Parthenon.
At the end of the tour transfer to airport and evening flight to Istanbul.
Do you want to discover some of the most popular destinations of Turkey but have a limited time? If your answer is yes, then this is the tour for you. Join us as we discover the gems of Turkey and set out to explore places like Ephesus, Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Also included in the itinerary is a comprehensive exploration of Cappadocia, the fabled land of fairy chimneys.
Please note that we do not operate big bus tours with 40 people in one bus. We only operate small-group tours of up to 15 people. The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below. However, please note that the schedule may vary due to availability and other issues.
Departure from Istanbul: 07:00 am to 07:30 am. Arrive in Izmir: 08:00 am to 08:30 am
Departure from Cappadocia: 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm. Arrive in Istanbul: 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm
For travelers interested in discovering the key highlights of Turkey in less than a week, this is the tour for you. Included in this itinerary is a comprehensive exploration of Cappadocia (including both its northern and southern parts) as well as trips to the ruins of Ephesus and the ethereal travertines of Pamukkale.
Book this itinerary for an unforgettable holiday in Turkey and leave it to us to plan your accommodation, transportation and other services. The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below. Please note that this is subject to availability and may vary depending on weather and other factors.
From Istanbul: The flight leaves between 07:00 to 07:30 am and arrives in Izmir between 08:00 and 08:30 am.
From Cappadocia: The flight leaves between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm and arrives in Istanbul between 9:00 pm and 11:50 pm.
Cover the Seven Churches of Asia as mentioned in the Book of Revelation in four days during this private, guided tour. Meet your tour guide at the airport in Izmir on landing and head out to explore the religious monuments that go back to the dawn of Christianity.
This tour includes stops in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Travel past countless small towns and villages as you move from one destination to another and get the chance to see Turkish lifestyle up close.
We can help you customize this trip as per your requirements if you want to. Please let us know before booking the trip.
Journey through Turkey on an eight-day adventure from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Begin in Istanbul, where you’ll explore the Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Cami and the Grand Bazaar. Then, discover Gallipoli’s historic WWI battlefields before travelling to the Aegean Coast to soak up the sun, salt and history of ancient Ephesus. Catch an overnight train to Konya, then continue to the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, where cave dwellings (including your hotel) are carved into the cliffs and hot air balloons dot the skyline. Finish your adventure back in Istanbul, where East meets West.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Cappadocia
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Cappadocia
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