Highlights
- Imagine ancient times as you stand before the 15,000 seat Greek Theatre in Ephesus
- Walk down the Marble Road towards Celsus, the 3rd largest library in the ancient world
- Visit the Temple of Artemis and the Virgin Mary's House among the ancient ruins
- Enjoy convenient transfers to and from Istanbul Airport
Description
Spend a full day among the famous ruins of Ephesus, flying from Istanbul to Izmir and back. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and transfer you to Istanbul's Ataturk Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir, you will meet with your tour guide and drive the 40 minutes to Ephesus.
Visit the vast and rich archeological site of Ephesus, imagining life in Roman times as you pass through the ancient city gates. See the ruins of State Agora, a marketplace from Roman times. Admire Marble Road, dating back to 1 A.D. Then view the beautiful architecture of Celsus Library, the 3rd largest in the ancient world.
Your guide will also show you Ephesus Theatre, which once held 15,000 spectators, and many other ancient landmarks of Ephesus' Greek and Roman pasts.
After lunch visit the Virgin Mary’s House archeological site, where it is said Mary spent her last years with St. John. After visiting Virgin Mary’s House, head back to the Izmir Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Be dropped off at your hotel at the end of the tour.
Includes
Return airport transfers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Return airport transfers from Izmir Airport
Guided Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour
Transportation in fully air-conditioned coaches
Excludes
Domestic return flight Istanbul to Izmir/Izmir to Istanbul
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Lunch
Drinks
Important Information
- The local operator can arrange domestic flight tickets
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
