Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Private Tour with Domestic Flights
Walk the marble streets of one of the ancient world's greatest cities, all in a single day from Istanbul.
This Istanbul to Ephesus private day tour combines the convenience of domestic flights with expert guiding, private transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and local taxes — all included, with no hidden costs.
Departing from your hotel in Istanbul, you fly to Izmir and travel by private vehicle to the archaeological site of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean world. The itinerary covers the Temple of Artemis, a former Wonder of the Ancient World, the iconic Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Because this is a fully private tour, you control the pace at each site. There is no waiting for other travelers, and you may adjust the itinerary during the reservation process to include additional stops of interest.
By evening, you are transferred back to Izmir airport for the return flight and a final hotel drop-off in Istanbul, completing the round trip entirely within one day.
Tour Highlights
Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir are included in the tour price.
Walk the marble-paved Curetes Street past the Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, and Scholastica Baths.
Stand before the Celsus Library facade, one of the most recognizable structures surviving from the Roman world.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a recognized pilgrimage site set on the slopes of Aladag Mountain near Ephesus.
Travel exclusively with your own party — no shared coaches or waiting for other groups at any point.
Lunch is served in the garden of a local handicrafts center where traditional carpet weaving is demonstrated.
The Temple of Artemis site, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is included in the route.
Itinerary
A private vehicle collects you from your Istanbul hotel lobby and transfers you to Sabiha Gokcen Airport for the morning domestic flight to Izmir. Flight details and exact pickup time are confirmed by email after booking.
Your tour guide meets you at Izmir Airport holding a name sign. A private vehicle then takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the Ephesus archaeological area.
The visit begins at the Temple of Artemis site before entering Ephesus itself. You walk the full length of the ancient city, passing the State Agora, Odeon, Memmius Monument, Temple of Domitian, Curetes Street, Trajan Fountain, Baths of Scholastica, Temple of Hadrian, Latrina, Celsus Library, the Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates, Commercial Agora, and the Grand Theatre.
After Ephesus, lunch is served in the garden of a local handicrafts center. During the break you can observe traditional carpet weaving techniques and view finished carpet displays.
Located on Aladag Mountain approximately five miles from Ephesus, this house is recognized by the Catholic Church as a place of pilgrimage since 1892. Pope Paul VI visited and prayed here in 1967.
A private transfer returns you to Izmir Airport for the approximately 80-minute flight back to Istanbul. A representative meets you on arrival and transfers you directly to your hotel.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip domestic flights (Istanbul to Izmir and return)
- Private airport and hotel transfers throughout the day
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
- Lunch at a local garden restaurant
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Personal purchases at the handicrafts center
- Any optional sites not agreed upon at reservation
Important Information
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