• Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire, with a population exceeding 250,000 in the 1st century BC. It was second only to Rome, making it the world’s second largest city at the time. Ephesus was also a harbor city, and this vast city was constructed entirely of marble. Did you know Ephesus boasted the largest amphitheater in the ancient world, with over 25,000 seats? Visitors can also explore the Goddess Nike, a local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, the Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of the Virgin Mary is believed by many to be the place where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. She is thought to have arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived there from 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
• The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Located in Ephesus, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Isa Bey Mosque - The Isa Bey Mosque, built between 1374 and 1375, is one of the oldest and most remarkable examples of architectural art from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is located on the outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills in Selçuk, near Ephesus.

• Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
• Lunch
• Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
• Professional Licensed Tour Guide
• Airport Transportation
• Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul Domestic Flight Ticket

• Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
• Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
• Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY

Discover the outstanding ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on this day trip. Recall the days of ancient Rome on this full-day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul by air. With a professional guide, explore spectacular Greco-Roman Ephesus, Turkey’s archaeological showpiece.

Stroll the ancient streets to marvel at the 2nd-century Celsus Library, the Great Theater, and crumbled shops, bathhouses and temples. Bookend your trip with visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque, and the ruined Artemis Temple.

Opt to return to Istanbul or enjoy a drop-off in Kusadasi after your tour. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.

Stores to visit:
Turkish Carpet Village
Leather Factory

• Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
• House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.