Daily Ephesus Tour From Istanbul

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the Istanbul Airport. And, you fly to Izmir and you meet with our tour guide when you land at the Izmir Airport. Then, we reach Ephesus. Ephesus was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second-largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbor city. This giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, the Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbour Street.

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known less precisely as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the Seven Wonders of the world.

The House of Virgin Mary is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the Izmir Airport and fly back to Istanbul. When you arrive in Istanbul, you will be transferred back to your hotel.