Ephesus Trip from Istanbul
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Ephesus Trip from Istanbul
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 14–18 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- AIRPORT TRANSFERS (from Sultanahmet & Taksim Hotels)
- Professional Licensed TOUR GUIDE
- Return DOMESTIC FLIGHTS from/to Istanbul
- SMALL-GROUP TOUR up to 15 persons (can be upgraded to PRIVATE TOUR)
- Transportation with A/C Minibus
- LUNCH during the Tour
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
What's not included- Gratuities (recommended)
- Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Sultanahmet, Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, TürkiyeHotels located in Sultanahmet/Fatih region.
- Option 2Fatih/İstanbul, TürkiyeHotels located in Sultanahmet/Fatih region.
- Option 3Taksim Square, Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, TürkiyeHotels located in Taksim/Karaköy/Sisli/Besiktas region.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18736P12- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Pick up and Drop off services available from the Hotels which is located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim Regions. While booking this package, please indicate your Istanbul Hotel. The travelers who stay out of the pick-up & drop off zone may handle their own transportation to/from the Airport.
- After we received your booking, our team will contact you to request copies of your passports in order to book your domestic flights. Please send us the copies of your passports as soon as possible to complete your reservation, this is very important to have a smooth-running operation. Your reservation may be canceled or operational disruptions may occur due to information not sent on time. Our company is not responsible for such situations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18736P12
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Itinerary
- Pass byIstanbul
- 1During the day, you are going to visit places below; • Ephesus Ruins (Approx. 2 hours) • House of Virgin Mary (Approx. 1 hour) • Temple of Artemis (Approx. 20 minutes) • Local Handicraft-Gallery (depending on interest) • Isabey Mosque (Panoramic View in a distance) • Basilica of St. John (Panoramic View in a distance) • Selcuk Castle (Panoramic View in a distance) Midday, we will have our Lunch and during the tour, you will also have a chance to explore famous local handicrafts made by the villager ladies.Pass byIstanbul
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- dannello0 contributionsGreat timeVery explanatory tour, not too much but enough to be absorbed. The experience we had and places and guide was great . ThanksWritten September 12, 2024
- jamesaV6451AF0 contributionsPrivate Tour for EphesusEzgi was a great guide - ask for her! The tour was great and plenty of time was taken and she was very knowledgeable. The stop for lunch was great and seeing the rugs being made was very interesting and absolutely no hard sell. The final stops at St John’s Basillica and Artemis were good and back to town in comfort. Definitely do this instead of the cruise ships excursion. Much better 👍Written September 11, 2024
- 342robynk0 contributionsExcellent day!Our day with Funda was excellent. Her English was extremely good and she was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. She took the time to share the background and history and give information about all of the sites that we saw. We started with the temple of the Virgin Mary first thing to avoid the crowds and then she adapted the schedule based on the weather (sudden downpour), so that we were still able to see everything we wanted to, and had plenty of time to enjoy the sites, especially in Ephesus, which was amazing. Highly recommend!Written September 11, 2024
- L3343GUvivianem0 contributionsGreat tour, perfect!Excellent tour, very personalized and accommodating ti our needs and the weather. Fatma is great very knowledgeable and accommodating with the itinerary, making the most of time and your. Highly recommend this tour, hope you will have Fatma as a guide.Written September 11, 2024
- Kevin O0 contributionsExcellent Tour!Fatima was great !! Very knowledgeable, very flexible, very patient - made the whole day about what we wanted to see in our short time here!Written September 11, 2024
- Sherpa5153120 contributionsHistorical tour of EphesusDilek was a wonderful tour guide who has so much knowledge of the history here. The transportation was comfortable and easy and the lunch option was delicious.Written September 11, 2024
- Isabellaop220 contributionsBeautiful day in TurkeyThis was such a great tour! Dilek did an amazing job showing us around, tailoring the tour to what we wanted to do, and sharing the rich history and culture of Turkey with us. Ephesus was amazing (although we got rained on, it makes for a great story)! We got to see one of the schools where Turkish rug weaving is taught, and had an absolutely amazing lunch. Highly recommend this experience, the intimate group size and personalization of the experience made it so worth it.Written September 11, 2024
- B4393TEkatieb0 contributionsGreat day tripGreat experience! We came in from a cruise and they picked us up right at the port. We had a wonderful lunch and were able to see at the sites. Dilek was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed getting to hear about the culture and sites from her! Highly recommend booking this day trip!Written September 11, 2024
- Go368364087880 contributionsVery informative and friendly tour by Ali. Highly recommend this tour.Very easy quick pick-up from the port and comfortable drive to all the interesting sites. Learned so much about the history and excellent experience with the town and local food. Will highly recommend this tour to everyone. Great to see the people and experience their customs and traditions.Written September 11, 2024
- Pauline N0 contributionsAbout Ephesus Tours by tailor made guidlingI like travelling and this is my second time than again I would like ti come " because any other travel.make us more exiting about Anatolian cultures and traditional, I would like invite ti people to taste about Turkush culture.Written September 11, 2024
- N3027JNchuckm0 contributionsEphesus TourThe trip was great, our tour guide Josh was very knowledgeable and interesting, I especially loved the rug making stop where we got to see the weavers actually making the carpets and the process by which the silk is extracted from the silk worm caccoonWritten September 11, 2024
- R695TBwaynem0 contributionsWonderful tour with Josh in EphesusJosh was absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions in depth with extreme interest and clarity. He is so thoughtful and kind. I recommend this tour when in Ephesus TurkeyWritten September 11, 2024
- 917migj0 contributionsBest private tour!Ender was wonderful! We had an amazing day, visiting Ephesus and the house of Virgin Mary. We visited a few other places and then had lunch at a carpet coop. Highly recommended!!Written September 11, 2024
- jamesaV6451AF0 contributionsEphessus Tour From Cruise portEzgi was a great and knowledgeable guide. We had a nice list leisurely walk through Ephesus and then a lovely lunch stop. Next stop was St John’s grave before the temple of Artemis site. Definitely do this instead of a cruise excursion!Written September 11, 2024
- lilyaK7923TB0 contributionsEzgi gives good toursAmazing tour by Ezgi! Learnt about current Turkish culture and life whilst also learning about the past. Would recommend.Written September 11, 2024
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Tamanna W
Los Angeles, CA12 contributions
This was one of the best tour we experienced in Turkey. Ephesus the ancient Roman city is a must see. The people who work for this company are professional, helpful and informative. Booking the tour was an effortless task because the person assisting us was efficient. The airport pickup was prompt and the driver Yildirim was kind and very thoughtful. On the way to the tour site it was an hour drive. Yildrim bought us water and some delicious pastry—-we didn’t even ask him. He was wonderful. Our guide Fatima was informative and patient while we asked questions and took pictures. She truly knows her history.
We loved the fact that she is actually a local and does not just do this as a job but she is truly passionate about it. I loved the way she brought history to life with her great storytelling skills.
This tour was very authentic and a unique experience. The historical places we visited were breathtaking. The lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. We actually saw the Turkish women making the bread. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits Turkey and wants a quality tour. I can’t say enough you must experience it.
Thank you Fatima for making our trip to Turkey memorable.
We loved the fact that she is actually a local and does not just do this as a job but she is truly passionate about it. I loved the way she brought history to life with her great storytelling skills.
This tour was very authentic and a unique experience. The historical places we visited were breathtaking. The lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. We actually saw the Turkish women making the bread. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits Turkey and wants a quality tour. I can’t say enough you must experience it.
Thank you Fatima for making our trip to Turkey memorable.
Written October 8, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing travel experience you had with us. Our company values
put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to
serving you again.
Best Wishes
Fatima& Ismail
Written October 8, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cosh J
Izmir, Türkiye13 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Ismail offers a very personal level tour and takes time to teach his clients the intricate history of the Izmir area of Turkey, including the history, religious symbolism and different occupants of the territory. If you book with Ismail he can show you a detailed tour of Ephesus and the house of Mary, and take you for traditional lunch if your group is small enough. I highly recommend booking a tour with Ismail if you want to see the sights and receive a solid education at the same time.
Written December 23, 2021
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing the travel experience you had with us and share with others on TripAdvisor. I hope to see you here again and please bring all your friends and family. We will ensure they all enjoy the same quality of service as you have.
All the best
Ismail
Written January 21, 2022
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Al B
Orlando, FL5 contributions
May 2022
The early morning wake-up call at our hotel in Istanbul was well worth the effort to see the amazing sites at Ephesus. After our pickup at the Izmir airport, our small group of family members were driven to Ephesus where we met our talented and knowledgeable tour guide Fatma. Starting at the top end of the Ephesus ruins, Fatma explained historical details of structures as we moved toward the lower end (road to harbor). We saw the Terrace Houses, Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and many other restored structures. Because we were a small group, we had the flexibility to change details of the tour as the day progressed. From Ephesus, we took a short drive to see the peaceful, green location of the House of the Virgin Mary. Next, we were treated to lunch at a local restaurant and visited a ceramic shop where we bought beautiful bowls and small plates. At the end of our packed day of sightseeing, we were driven back to the Izmir airport for our flight back to Istanbul. We would definitely recommend Fatma and her husband for your future visit to Ephesus or Turkey.
Written June 4, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing the travel experience you had with us and share with others on TripAdvisor. I hope to see you here again and please bring all your friends and family. We will ensure they all enjoy the same quality of service as you have.
All the best
Ismail
Written June 9, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Maria
Florida2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Ismael was very responsive and answered all of our questions about logistics - even in the very early morning hours. We were picked up on time and Ismael was waiting for us at the airport in Izmir.
It was a very hot day so he planned the trip accordingly. We went first to see Ephesus itself and spent a few hours there. Ismael gave us nice background at various sites in Ephesus and then gave us time to wander around and take photos on our own.
After we went to a ceramic shop and had a great demonstration on the art. My sister got to try her hand at ceramic making! There’s a shop and obviously they hope you buy but we were not pressured into buying.
We had lunch a delicious lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant and then headed to the home of the Virgin Mary which was a highlight for us. Finally we stopped at the temple of Artemis.
Ismael was very accommodating and did a nice job telling us about the history of the sites and rhe culture of Turkey.
It was a very hot day so he planned the trip accordingly. We went first to see Ephesus itself and spent a few hours there. Ismael gave us nice background at various sites in Ephesus and then gave us time to wander around and take photos on our own.
After we went to a ceramic shop and had a great demonstration on the art. My sister got to try her hand at ceramic making! There’s a shop and obviously they hope you buy but we were not pressured into buying.
We had lunch a delicious lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant and then headed to the home of the Virgin Mary which was a highlight for us. Finally we stopped at the temple of Artemis.
Ismael was very accommodating and did a nice job telling us about the history of the sites and rhe culture of Turkey.
Written June 30, 2021
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for such a great review. We work really hard to offer the best service in the best possible environment. Love showing you around.I hope to meet back with you
All the best
Ismail
Written January 21, 2022
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Mickey B
Dallas, TX2 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The Ephesus tour was a highlight of our trip to Turkey and Fatima was marvelous. We scheduled a private tour for our four family members and she provided wonderful and detailed information of the beautiful sights we visited. The tour picked up the Terrace Houses and the rest Ephesus which were all incredibly beautiful. Fatima took us to a local tile shop with amazing ceramic pieces that are literally works of art. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious and relaxing. Overall the guided tour was first class.
Written May 28, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing the travel experience you had with us and share with others on TripAdvisor. I hope to see you here again and please bring all your friends and family. We will ensure they all enjoy the same quality of service as you have.
All the best
Ismail
Written May 31, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
NKY87
Los Angeles, CA8 contributions
Thanks to Fatma, we had SUCH an incredible experience in Ephesus! Honestly we only booked this once we were already in Istanbul, two days beforehand, because we realized it would be remiss to come all the way to Turkey and not see the famous ancient city. The company booked all the flights and transfers for us and we met Fatma in Ephesus. Super friendly, extremely welcoming, and very very knowledgeable about the history, architecture, culture, and archaeology. She also made sure to give accounts of the scientific/literary evidence supporting the stories of Mother Mary’s home, how the agora was used, the origin of marbles, fountain dedications, etc etc. If it isn’t obvious, this was definitely my favorite tour I’ve ever been on! She also took us to a wonderful lunch in a locally-owned and operated hidden restaurant, where we loved the food and the fresh mulberry juice :)
Fatma has only my highest recommendation and I will definitely be reaching out to her if I or my friends ever come back!
Fatma has only my highest recommendation and I will definitely be reaching out to her if I or my friends ever come back!
Written April 29, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing the travel experience you had with us and share with others on TripAdvisor. I hope to see you here again and please bring all your friends and family. We will ensure they all enjoy the same quality of service as you have.
All the best
Fatima
Written May 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
sseitz94
Xuzhou, China189 contributions
This tour is great if you're a history buff and love to see the ruins. The staff is very friendly and will help you with any questions you have. The lunch is very nice, and a good break after walking around. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to learn more about ancient history and to see the third largest library in the world.
Written February 5, 2020
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Dear Samantha Seitz,
It was a pleasure to greet you and thank you for sharing your experience with us!
We are pleased to see that you had a good experience in Turkey.
Because our goal is to always provide to our customers a memorable & comfortable experience as well to show them Turkish life, traditions and how warm the Turkish people.
We are very happy to see that you are the one we did this.
We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Turkey Tours - Team
Written July 11, 2020
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Keeley B
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was a awesome day out despite the early start from instanbul. Picked up from hotel and driven to instabuk Airport in plenty of time for the domestic flight to ephesus. Pick up at airport and joined an excellent say tour. Fatima our tour guide was lovely! Friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area and site. Lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish food made this day an experience I won't forget. Transport back was equally as smooth and organised.
Written September 4, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing travel experience you had with us. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
Best Wishes
Fatima& Ismail
Written September 4, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gmplusone
Tulsa, OK4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Visiting Ephesus has been a dream of my husband for years. Fatima’s knowledge of the history of her country made the tour a fabulous day as we visited local sights, ate traditional food, and learned about both the local area and Turkey’s history. You won’t regret booking a tour!
Written January 18, 2020
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review for us. I love to read that you enjoyed all the destinations and activities 100%. Because this is exactly what we want for you and our visitors.
Best Wishes
Ismail & Fatima
Written February 3, 2020
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Traci
3 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
We had a great time with Ismail! We did a 3-day private tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, and Ephesus. Ismail arrived early to pick us up from Istanbul and did an excellent job driving us throughout western Turkey. He arranged for incredible local food for our daily lunches to support the local communities and was flexible with our timeline and what we wanted to see. Whenever I wanted to adjust the schedule or add an extra site, he made it work! Ismail was easy to be on tour with for 3 days and is very knowledgeable on the history and culture in the region. We were very happy with our trip!
Written January 20, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thanks so much for your review. I’m delighted you found that booking our tour was the right decision and you and your wife had such a good time. Thanks again for the feedback and for choosing our tour.
All the best
Ismail
Written January 21, 2022
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Hi, is the tour available for 14th April 2021?
Thanks
Written April 12, 2021
just wondering on here the price is one thing when I go book it it shows a totally different prices why??
Written September 18, 2019
I don’t know - I’m not sure how to answer your question. You need to contact the tour company directly and ask about their prices. Best Turkey Tour was the provider for my Ephesus Tour - but I booked it on an online travel engine called GetYourGuide. I did notice that it’s few hundred dollars less if you book the tour while in Turkey as opposed to booking the tour in US. I did a 13 day escorted Turkey tour with Gate 1 and stayed additional 3 more days to see places ( one of them Ephesus) that was not in our itinerary.
Written September 20, 2019
Hola!! me gustaria saber si el tour es apto para adultos mayores, ya que voy con mis padres, mi padre tiene 90 años, pero camina bien, se cansa, pero no tiene problemas de movilidad, nosotros hablamos español, somos un grupo de 5 personas.gracias
Written June 24, 2019
Hola Estimada,
Gracias por contactar!
No hay problema de juntar por los adultos mayores.
Que fechas piensan que reservar este tour?
Written July 27, 2019
What time are the flights back to Istanbul?
Could we make a 20:45 flight out of Istanbul?
Written June 13, 2019
But...depending on your tour type, this might be too early. We returned from Ephesus late, like around midnight. But you can message Ismail and Fatima directly and see if they can accommodate an early flight.
Written June 14, 2019
Hi I would like to book the one day trip from
Istanbul to Ephesus on 10 May 2019. How
Can I reach Fatma who is mentioned in the reviews? pls inbox me on
Written April 13, 2019
Hi I would like to book the one day trip from
Istanbul to Ephesus on 10 May 2019. How
Can I reach Fatma who is mentioned in the reviews? pls inbox me on
Written April 13, 2019
Why is this listed as from $92.01 when the prices start at $275? Am I doing something wrong?
Written March 14, 2019
Dear Guest,
Thank you for contacting.
The prices based on a number of persons on the reservation.
So, if you are only one person, it is normal to see different than 4 persons or 6 persons.
Kind Regards,
Ismail Kuscu
Written March 19, 2019
Hi! Is it possible to go to Pamukalle too with Ephesus from Istambul?
Thanks
Written March 4, 2019
Dear Guest,
We have 2 Days / 1 Night Ephesus & Pamukkale combined package. With that package, it is possible to visit both destinations.
In only 1 day to visit Pamukkale and Ephesus with Groups Tours is not possible. However, If you book a private tour then it is possible to visit Ephesus & Pamukkale only in one day.
For more information, you may contact us via our e-mail address.
Kind Regards,
Ismail Kuscu
Written March 4, 2019
Gabs Cornejo
Acre, Israel
Is it all included in the price? I mean flight tickets from Istanbul to go and come back?
Written February 22, 2019
Hi Dear Guest,
Yes, the flight tickets and all other cases included in the price.
For more information, you may check the inclusions section.
Kind Regards
Written February 28, 2019
could we have an extra day in emphasis at leisure
we are four people traveling April 28 thru may 3rd
that is using the round trip tour Istanbul to emphasis
Written January 29, 2019
Dear Traveller,
Please get in touch through our e-mails.
We would be happy to give answers to your questions.
Written February 11, 2019
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