Tour Overview
1 night Izmir accommodation with full day Ephesus Tour, includes also airport transfers in Istanbul.
Tour Program
Day 1 : Istanbul - Izmir arrival
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrival to Izmir airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 2 : Ephesus & Virgin Marys - Izmir - Istanbul
Pick up from your hotel 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. (B, L)** In group tours, after tour, departures at around 07.00p.m.
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Tour Highlights
- Virgin Mary`s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
Tour Inclusions
- 1 night hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- English speaking government licensed professional tour guide
- All entry fees to the sites & museums
- Service charges & local taxes
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Istanbul - Izmir arrival
- Day 2: Ephesus & Virgin Marys - Izmir - Istanbul
Excludes
- All flights
- Dinner
- All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in "Including" section
- Tips to the tour guide and driver
