- Round-Trip Flights: Enjoy convenient flights between Ankara and Izmir, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
- Professional Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of knowledgeable guides who provide in-depth historical context and engaging narratives throughout the tour.
- Authentic Turkish Lunch: Savor a delicious meal at a local restaurant, experiencing the rich flavors of regional Turkish cuisine.
- Comfortable Transportation: Travel in air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
- Round flight tickets from/to Ankara
- Airport transfers in Cappadocia as mentioned
- English guiding service during the Ephesus tour
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Airport transfers in Ankara
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
- You will make your way to the airport in Ankara to fly to Ephesus.
- Please let us know if you need a tour guide who speaks Spanish. According to the availability, we will arrange a tour group with Spanish tour guide.
Ephesus Day Tour From Ankara
07:40 – Your tour begins with a flight from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
(Please note that the flight time may change based on availability.)
08:40 – Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, our travel team will meet you at the exit gate. They will be holding a sign with your name for easy identification. After meeting with the team, you will be comfortably transferred to our office in Ephesus, where the main part of your tour will begin.
At the office, you will meet other participants joining the tour, as well as your experienced local tour guide. Together, you will set off to explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved and fascinating ancient cities in the world.
Highlights of Ephesus Tour
- Celsus Library, an architectural masterpiece that served as a library and a monumental tomb.
- Temple of Hadrian, a small yet beautiful temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
- Trajan Fountain, an impressive fountain that once stood as a symbol of the city’s prosperity
- The Great Theater, a massive amphitheater where public gatherings, performances, and even St. Paul’s sermons took place.
After exploring the highlights of Ephesus, you will walk along the city’s historical marble streets, which reflect the grandeur of ancient times. Next, you will visit the Isabey Mosque, an elegant example of Seljukian architecture. Your guide will explain its historical significance and architectural features.
Around noon, it will be time for a break. You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional Turkish dishes. This will also give you a chance to relax and recharge for the afternoon portion of the tour.
After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful shrine nestled in the hills. It is believed to be the place where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. This site holds great spiritual significance and is a popular pilgrimage destination.
The final stop of the day is the Temple of Artemis (Diana). Although only a few ruins remain today, this site was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide will share fascinating stories about its history and importance. After completing the guided tour, you will be transferred back to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your return flight.
21:05 – You will take a flight back to Ankara.
(As with the morning flight, departure times may vary based on availability.)
22:15 – Arrival in Ankara. Upon landing, the tour ends at the airport.
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