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Ultimate Private Ephesus Experience All-Inclusive from Istanbul
Activity Duration (14 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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About
Enjoy a private Ephesus tour from Istanbul, complete with lunch, wine tasting, and a return to Istanbul, with hotel pickup and dropoff included.
What you'll do
Join me for a private day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus, one of the ancient world's most impressive cities. Explore the ruins where 250,000 people once lived, including the magnificent Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the grand Celsus Library, which housed 12,000 scrolls. Feel the energy in the massive Grand Theatre, which could hold 25,000 spectators. Explore the luxurious Terrace Houses, featuring stunning mosaics and running water. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful shrine with a moving Wishing Wall. Enjoy a traditional lunch in Sirince village, tasting local wines and crafts. End at Isa Bey Mosque, a gem of early Ottoman architecture. This tour is perfect for history lovers and archaeology fans who want to connect deeply with the past. I'll guide you every step of the way, bringing history to life with stories and vivid details. Experience Ephesus as never before.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- The order of itinerary is subject to change.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
KC
Kopi Tour Guiding Club
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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 Ultimate Private Ephesus Experience All-Inclusive from Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 11 stops over 1 day. Duration: 14 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Istanbul Airport
1
Istanbul Airport
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2
The Temple of Artemis
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3
Library of Celsus
Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
4
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
Temple of Hadrian
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
6
Ephesus Museum
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
7
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
8
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
9
Basilica of St. John
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
10
Sirince Koyu
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
11
Isa Bey Mosque
Stop: 25 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
This concludes the tour.
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