Daily Ephesus Tour from Istanbul by Plane
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12h
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About this experience
Tour start from the port of Kusadasi proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary includes scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis. A long and winding road affords wonderful views of the valley en route to the Shrine of St. Mary. The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the Solmissos Mountains, is considered by the Vatican to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
Your tour continues to ancient Ephesus, where you'll pass through the arched Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Your knowledgeable guide will highlight such sights as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns. The dramatic Great Theater is one of the few structures still used today.
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Daily Ephesus Tour from Istanbul by Plane
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
National Park fees
Istanbul to Izmir return flight tickets
Lunch
Airport/Departure Tax
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Pass by
We will pick you from your Istanbul hotel
2
Early morning we pick you from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul or sabiha gökçen airport.Then flight to Izmir airport.You arrive Izmir and go to exit door.Our driver will be wait for you with your name list
3
Stop 3
Ephesus, where you'll pass through the arched Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Your knowledgeable guide will highlight such sights as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns. The dramatic Great Theater is one of the few structures still used today. It seats twenty-five thousand and, although it was once an arena for gladiator games, it is now home to annual spring festivals.
4
Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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.
6
Transfer to Izmir airport then flight to Istanbul.You arrive Istanbul airport and go to door.Our driver will wait for you and private transfer to your hotel
What's not included
Drinks
Dinner
Tips
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Important notes
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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