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Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
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Overview

About

Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary.

What you'll do

Visit three of Turkey's most important historic and spiritual sites on this full-day tour from Istanbul. Enjoy a private guide, round-trip flights, and luxury transfers by Mercedes-Benz. Explore the ancient ruins of UNESCO-listed Ephesus, stand in awe before the Grand Theater and Celsus Library, and visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Mother of Jesus spent her final days. Finally, see the sparse ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe provide pick up from all the hotels in Istanbul
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.SarayburnuSalipazariIstanbul Port
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Not wheelchair accessible

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

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Artwalk Sport Travel
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Istanbul Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Ancient City of Ephesus
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Ancient City of Ephesus

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Ancient City of Ephesus

Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

2

The Temple of Artemis

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Temple of Artemis

Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

3

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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