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Ancient ruins with columns and stone pathways. 1
All-Inclusive Private Ephesus & Charming Sirince Village Tour 2
Terraced travertine formations with pools of water. 3
An ancient stone archway with weathered stone blocks and a clear sky. 4
A large stone structure on a flat, arid landscape with distant hills and sparse vegetation. 5
By Travel Experts
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥72,692 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Short and sweet, this tour is perfect for those with limited time. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.

Activity location

  • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Round-Trip from Kusadasi

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pick-up & Drop-off: These services are available for hotels and cruise port in Kusadasi.
Flight Tickets: Excluded
Duration: 7 hours: Including all scheduled pickup, transfers, sightseeing, lunch, and drop-off services.
Starting point:
Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
Pickup included

Price details
¥72,692 x 1 Adult¥72,692
Total
Price is ¥72,692

Round-Trip from Izmir

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pick-up & Drop-off: These services are available for hotels and cruise port and airport in Izmir.
Flight Tickets: Excluded
Starting point:
İzmir, Türkiye
Pickup included

Price details
¥91,095 x 1 Adult¥91,095
Total
Price is ¥91,095

Round-Trip from Bodrum

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pick-up & Drop-off: These services are available for hotels and cruise port in Bodrum.
Flight Tickets: Excluded
Starting point:
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
¥101,033 x 1 Adult¥101,033
Total
Price is ¥101,033

Round-Trip from Istanbul

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Pick-up & Drop-off: These services are available for hotels and airports in Istanbul.
Flight Tickets: ✅ INCLUDED - Roundtrip Izmir/Ephesus flight tickets from Istanbul.
Starting point:
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Starting time: 4:30AM
Price details
¥158,083 x 1 Adult¥158,083
Total
Price is ¥158,083
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
  • Inclusions
    Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services
  • Inclusions
    Round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir (Valid for "from Istanbul Hotels" option)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Inclusions
    You will take your lunch at a local restaurant
  • Exclusions
    Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Round-trip Izmir/Ephesus flight tickets from Istanbul, along with round-trip airport transfers in both Istanbul and Izmir/Ephesus, are included only for bookings that select the "from Istanbul Hotels" option. If this option was not selected at the time of booking, these services are not included in your reservation.
    • The supplier may request certain passport details to arrange your domestic flight tickets. Please provide the requested information promptly. If these details are not received, your domestic flight tickets cannot be issued, and your booking may be affected.
    • The supplier will send your domestic flight e-tickets one day before your tour date. There is no need to print your e-tickets. For airport check-in, simply present your passport and the reservation (PNR) number shown on your ticket. Please note that online check-in is not completed by the supplier, as seat selection and other check-in preferences vary from guest to guest. Guests are responsible for completing their own check-in.
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the supplier can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

Activity itinerary

Istanbul

  • 1h
If you have selected the "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option, your journey to Ephesus and its surroundings begins with a comfortable airport transfer. Your driver will meet you at your hotel reception or your Airbnb (subject to accessible parking) and take you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. This option includes round-trip airport transfers in Istanbul as well as round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir. Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. From there, you will be transferred to begin your in-depth exploration of Ephesus and its surrounding attractions.

Izmir

  • 1h
If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Izmir" or "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Izmir city center or from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. From there, you will be driven to the Ephesus region to begin your private day tour.

Bodrum City

  • 2h 15m
If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Bodrum" option, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or from Bodrum Cruise Port. From there, you will be driven to the Ephesus region to begin your private day tour.

Kusadasi

  • 20m
If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Kusadasi" option, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Kusadasi Cruise Port. From there, you will be driven to the Ephesus region to begin your private day tour.

Ancient City of Ephesus

  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

Ephesus Experience Museum

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.

Şirince Köyü

  • 1h 30m
This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, you will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way. You will find wines made from apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries and many other sorts of fruits.

Selcuk

  • 1h
Following your included lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk, enjoy a brief cultural presentation on the ancient art of Turkish carpet weaving. Learn how skilled artisans transform natural materials into exquisite handmade carpets, preserving a tradition passed down through generations.

The Temple of Artemis

  • 15m
Another visit of your tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

Ephesus Archaeological Site (Pass by)

At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off at the same location where your journey began, according to the option you selected at the time of booking.

Istanbul

  • 1h
If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option, you will be transferred to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel. Please note that these return airport transfers and domestic flights are included only with the "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option.

Location

Activity location

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    Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkiye
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    Bodrum
    • Bodrum, Muğla, Turkiye
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    İzmir
    • İzmir, İzmir, Turkiye
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    Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkiye

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