Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul

• Combines Turkey’s most famous ancient city with cultural and historical landmarks in a single day.
• Includes domestic flights, private transfers, guided touring, entrance fees, and lunch for a streamlined experience.
• Provides expert commentary from a licensed English-speaking guide.
• Ideal for travelers with limited time who want to visit Ephesus from Istanbul.
• Balances archaeological exploration with authentic local village culture.

• Upgrade to a fully private guided Ephesus tour.
• Add an overnight stay in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
• Arrange premium airport transfer services.
• Extend your itinerary with additional destinations in western Turkey.
• Personalize the experience for honeymoon or special occasion travel.

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as Ephesus features extensive marble streets and uneven surfaces.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen, particularly during the warmer months, since much of the site is open to the sun.
• Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the archaeological tour.
• Early daylight provides excellent conditions for photography at the Library of Celsus.
• Respect the peaceful atmosphere when visiting the House of the Virgin Mary.

Visa requirements for Turkey vary by nationality. Before traveling, please check the latest visa regulations and passport validity requirements applicable to your country. Many travelers can enter Turkey visa-free, while others may be eligible for an e-Visa or need to apply through a Turkish embassy or consulate. Once your booking is confirmed, our travel experts will be happy to provide the latest entry information and travel guidance for a smooth and hassle-free journey.

• This tour is available for Daily all year round
• Tour Can be customized.
• Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
• Price does not include international flight tickets.
• Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
• Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
• Domestic flights schedule may change.
• Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)

• Step 1: Booking Request & Confirmation

Once we receive your official request to book your chosen tour package, our team will check local availability and confirm all services (hotels, ferries, and transfers) accordingly.

• Step 2: Official Itinerary Review

Once everything is verified, we will email you your official, final tour itinerary detailing every aspect of your day-by-day journey.

• Step 3: Secure Your Reservation

Upon your review and explicit confirmation of this itinerary, we will proceed to the secure payment process to finalize your booking.

• Payment Schedule:

To lock in your dates and secure your hotels/transfers, a 50% booking deposit is required at the time of confirmation. The remaining 50% balance will be automatically and safely charged 3 weeks (21 days) prior to your scheduled tour start date.

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• Accepted Cards: For your security, we accept VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards only. Please note that debit cards, prepaid cards, or other payment cards are not supported by our secure payment gateway.

Reservations may only be canceled by submitting a formal written notice sent via email or certified mail directly to our agency. Because we pre-pay and secure local boutique hotels, high-speed ferries, and domestic flight entities well in advance on behalf of our travelers, our cancellation policy is strictly structured based on the timeline below:

• ⚠️ DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & FERRIES ARE 100% NON-REFUNDABLE: Once domestic flight or ferry tickets are officially issued, they cannot be modified, and a 100% cancellation fee applies to that portion of the package immediately, regardless of when the cancellation notice is received.
• ⏳ Land Portion Cancellation Scale:

For the remaining land portion costs that are legally recoverable from our local hotel and transfer entities, refunds are calculated as follows:

• Notice received 31 days or more prior to arrival/tour start date: 100% Refund (No cancellation fee applies to the land portion).
• Notice received between 31 and 21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% Refund of the land portion.
• Notice received between 21 and 14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% Refund of the land portion.
• Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No Refund will be issued.

Are domestic flights included?

Yes. Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and İzmir are included with checked and cabin baggage allowances.

Is lunch included?

Yes. One local lunch is included during the tour.

Is accommodation included?

No. This is a full-day tour and accommodation is not included.

What type of tour is provided?

The itinerary combines private airport transfers with a regular small-group guided tour.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees to the sites included in the itinerary are covered.

How difficult is the tour?

The tour has a moderate difficulty level due to walking on ancient stone streets and archaeological terrain.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the scheduled tour date.