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Ephesus Tours

Walk Ephesus with a guide, then choose how it fits your trip: a visit from an Aegean hotel, a flight excursion from Istanbul, or a package with overnight stays. The options below include different pickup towns and onward routes.

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  1. Pollio Fountain ruins beside Domitian Square at ancient Ephesus in morning light10% OFF
    Return flights included Full day from Istanbul

    Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul by Flight

    • Return flights from Istanbul
    • Ephesus and the Virgin Mary house
    • Temple of Artemis visit
    • Lunch, entrances and airport transfers
    Save 10%Book at least 15 days before departure€367€330per person
  2. A visitor in a straw hat sits on the upper tiers of the Hierapolis theatre as the sun sets over the plain beyond.10% OFF
    Departs daily Small group

    2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

    1. Ephesus
    2. Pamukkale
    • Flights from and back to Istanbul
    • Guided Ephesus & Pamukkale with entry fees
    • 1 Kusadasi hotel night + breakfast
    • Airport transfers and 2 tour lunches

    • Save 10%

      • Valid on every departure date
    Save 10%€553€498per person
  3. A visitor in a red swimsuit sits on the rippled white travertine at Pamukkale in bright midday light.
    Departs daily Airport transfers included

    2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Airport

    1. Ephesus
    2. Pamukkale
    • Izmir Airport pickup and drop-off
    • Guided Ephesus and Pamukkale tours
    • 1 night in Kusadasi
    • Lunches and entrance tickets included
    €316per person
  4. A wide view sets the Library of Celsus at Ephesus between cypress trees and a forested hillside under drifting white cloud.10% OFF
    Three flight journeys included

    3 Days Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

    1. Cappadocia
    2. Ephesus
    • Red and Yellow Tour routes
    • Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
    • Three domestic flight journeys
    • 2 hotel nights with breakfast

    • Save 10%

      • Book earlyAt least 20 days before departure
    Save 10%Book at least 20 days before departure€742€668per person
  5. A couple sits together on the white travertine at Pamukkale looking out over the stepped pools and the valley.
    Three guided tour days

    3 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia

    • Pamukkale and Hierapolis
    • Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
    • Cappadocia Red Tour
    • Flights and 2 hotel nights
    €821per person
  6. An inscribed marble stele stands in the foreground with the Library of Celsus and the Roman gate rising behind it at Ephesus.10% OFF
    Two nights at the same hotel

    3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul

    1. Ephesus
    2. Pamukkale
    • 2 nights in one Kusadasi hotel
    • Pamukkale and Hierapolis day trip
    • Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
    • Return Istanbul flights

    • Save 10%

      • Book earlyAt least 15 days before departure
    Save 10%Book at least 15 days before departure€602€542per person
  7. The weathered marble arch and Corinthian columns of the Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus.
    Both airport transfers included

    3 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Airport

    1. Ephesus
    2. Pamukkale
    • Izmir Airport pickup and drop-off
    • 2 nights in one Kusadasi hotel
    • Pamukkale and Hierapolis guided
    • Ephesus and nearby sacred sites
    €381per person
  8. Galata Tower above Istanbul rooftops overlooking the Golden Horn at sunrise.
    Set departure days

    3 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale

    • Istanbul Old City morning tour
    • Ephesus and Pamukkale guided
    • 2 nights at one Kusadasi hotel
    • Two domestic flights included
    €663per person
  9. Colorful hot air balloons flying low above the sculpted valleys of Cappadocia at sunrise.10% OFF
    Balloon flight included

    4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with Hot Air Balloon

    • Sunrise balloon flight included
    • Red and Yellow Tours in Cappadocia
    • Guided Ephesus and Pamukkale visits
    • Domestic flights and 3 hotel nights

    • Save 10%

      • Valid on every departure date
    Save 10%€1,058€952per person
  10. A bather walks through ankle-deep water on the Pamukkale terraces as the sun sets over the wide plain ahead.12% OFF
    Four guided days with lunch

    4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale by Flight

    • Red and Yellow Tours on separate days
    • Ephesus and Pamukkale with licensed guides
    • 1 Cappadocia night and 2 Kusadasi nights
    • All listed domestic flights included

    • Save 12%

      • Book earlyAt least 15 days before departure
    Save 12%Book at least 15 days before departure€928€817per person
  11. A woman in a white dress stands barefoot on the edge of a travertine pool at Pamukkale above the wide green valley.10% OFF
    Departs daily Freshen-up room included

    4 Days Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

    1. Cappadocia
    2. Pamukkale
    3. Ephesus
    • Red & Yellow Tours with entrance fees
    • Overnight coach for Group bookings
    • Pamukkale freshen-up room + breakfast
    • Ephesus tour, 2 flights & 2 hotel nights

    • Save 10%

      • Book earlyAt least 1 month before departure
    Save 10%Book at least 1 month before departure€722€650per person
  12. The Çanakkale Martyrs Memorial overlooking the Dardanelles on the Gallipoli Peninsula at sunrise.€50 OFF per booking
    4 guided historic routes

    4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale

    • Gallipoli battlefields and Troy with guides
    • Daytime coach with both station transfers
    • Ephesus and Pamukkale visits
    • 3 hotel nights and flight to Istanbul

    • Save €50 per booking

      • Valid on every departure date
    Save €50 per booking€857per person

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I start an Ephesus day tour?

Listed local tours start from Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir hotels. A separate flight day trip starts in Istanbul and includes the scheduled domestic flights.

Does the Ephesus day tour include the House of the Virgin Mary?

The local programmes described here and the Istanbul flight day trip include the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis alongside Ephesus. Check the chosen product for its full list.

Are the Terrace Houses included in the Istanbul day trip?

No. The listed Ephesus flight day trip from Istanbul excludes the Terrace Houses. Confirm any additional visit you want before booking.

Does the Priene, Miletos and Didyma tour also visit Ephesus?

It is a separate guided excursion to those three Ionian sites. Plan another sightseeing day if you want to visit Ephesus as well.

Your starting town shapes the Ephesus day

Kusadasi and Selcuk departures suit a stay near Ephesus. An Izmir hotel tour adds travel from the city, while the Istanbul option includes flights. For a holiday covering several regions, look at packages with a Kusadasi stay and a separate Ephesus sightseeing day.

Local departures from Kusadasi, Selcuk or Izmir

The Ephesus day tour from Kusadasi and Selcuk combines the ancient city, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. The guided walk includes landmarks such as the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre. Lunch, listed entrances and hotel transfers are included.

The tour from Izmir hotels covers the same three main sites with travel from central Izmir. Group and Private options have different approximate schedules. Choose the pickup that matches your actual hotel, then compare the return time.

A flight day trip from Istanbul

The Ephesus day trip from Istanbul includes scheduled flights to and from Izmir, airport transfers and the regional guided programme. Allow an early start and late return; there is no hotel night in the package.

Check the entrance list for any specific site you want. The Istanbul day-trip programme excludes the Terrace Houses inside Ephesus. General ancient-city admission does not mean every additional visit is included.

Put Ephesus and Pamukkale on separate days

Ephesus and Pamukkale packages can combine both sites with a Kusadasi hotel night between them. Compare the final airport: some routes depart from Denizli after Pamukkale, while others return towards Izmir.

For a wider holiday, browse Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale tours or routes including Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Add a different ancient-site day

The Priene, Miletos and Didyma tour is a separate excursion from Kusadasi or Selcuk. It visits those three sites rather than Ephesus. Pergamon tours offer another archaeological option or a stop on the road north.

Give each archaeological excursion its own day if you want time at the sites without combining several return journeys.

Continuing beyond the Aegean? Browse Turkey tour packages or build a route through Ephesus around your arrival airport and next hotel.