Tour Overview
Full day Ephesus tour with lunch, starts from Istanbul and ends in Istanbul.Virgin Mary`s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
Tour Program
Day 1 : Istanbul - Izmir - Ephesus
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrival to Izmir airport. Meet and leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of The Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Return back to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Istanbul arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Drop off at your hotel. (L)** In group tours, arrivals at around 10.00a.m. at Izmir airport and departures at around 07.00p.m.
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Tour Highlights
- Virgin Mary`s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
Tour Inclusions
- English speaking professional tour guide
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- All the entrance fees to sites and museums
- Lunch
- Local taxes
- Pick-up and drop hotel in Istanbul
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Istanbul - Izmir - Ephesus
Excludes
- Drinks
- All flights
- All personal expenses
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in including section
- Tips to guide and driver
