Daily Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul - Small Group

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(95 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

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15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Rewind 2,000 years on this day trip to incredible Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul, including round-trip flights. Fly to Izmir and drive to the eastern Mediterranean’s finest preserved ancient city for an enthralling tour. Walk pavements once strutted by toga-clad Romans; admire the spectacular Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, and see shops, streets, temples and more. View the remnants of the Temple of Artemis and after a complimentary lunch, visit the stone-built house standing on the site many believe to be Mary’s last home. Numbers limited to 14 on this small-group tour.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer pick up service for a radius of 2.5 km from Karakoy Disctrict. Other guests are welcomed at the meeting point.

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Meeting point
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    Leave Ephesus and visit the nearby House of Virgin Mary, said to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. See inside the tiny house, whose foundations may date from Mary’s time in the 1st century AD, as your guide explains why it’s believed to sit where her last residence stood.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Continue to Ephesus, the eastern Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city. An important hub of early Christianity and thriving Greco-Roman port, this spectacular place boasts streets, shops and temples that make it easy to imagine those who lived here 2,000 years ago. Hear the history of the city as you explore with your guide. View the remains of the nearby, immense Temple of Artemis, once an Ancient Wonder of the World, and wander the streets that formed Ephesus’s heart. Marvel at the 25,000-seater Great Theatre, ogle the façade of the Library of Celsus, and see well-preserved shops and temples. On route, see captivating details such as the chariot wheel grooves and brothel signposts carved in the sidewalks.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    The Odeion

    The Odeion of Ancient Ephesus is a small, semi-circular theater originally constructed in the 2nd century A.D and financed by PubliusVedius Antonius and his wife FlaviaPaiana.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu

    Grand Theater

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    The Temple of Artemis

    Temple of Artemis

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Air Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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