# Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul by Plane (Group) — Flights Included
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Updated: 2026-10-25

## Key facts
- Price: From €329 per person (based on 2 travellers)
- Tour type: Shared group tour
- Duration: 1 Day
- Pickup / meeting point: Istanbul hotel pickup included. Your driver will meet you at the lobby at 05:00 AM.
- Payment: Reserve online with a 40% deposit by card (at least the cost of the flights), the balance in cash on arrival.
- Cancellation: Cancellation charges from 25% · see the schedule

## Overview
Take a one-day group tour from Istanbul by plane to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Hotel pickup, return flights, a guide, site tickets and lunch are included. Your driver meets you at your Istanbul hotel at 05:00. After the flight to İzmir, the drive to Selçuk takes about an hour; the Ephesus visit lasts about 2 hours before the evening flight back. The programme includes a 30–45 minute Carpet Weaving Education Center stop, with no obligation to buy. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven ground and steps.

## Highlights
- Walk Curetes Street to the Library of Celsus
- See the Great Theatre at Ephesus
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
- Stop at the Temple of Artemis and carpet centre

## Itinerary
### Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul by Plane

The day starts at 05:00, when your driver meets you in the hotel lobby for the transfer to the airport and an early flight to İzmir. From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) it is about an hour's drive to Selçuk, where you join the shared group tour with a licensed English-speaking guide. Entrance tickets for Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary are included, as is lunch in Selçuk. The group also stops at a carpet weaving center and the Temple of Artemis before heading back to the airport for the evening flight to Istanbul. Stops: Ephesus, Carpet Weaving Education Center (about 30–45 min), House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis.

## Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned sightseeing transport, Istanbul hotel-to-airport transfer, and transfers from İzmir Airport to Ephesus and back
- Entrance tickets: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary
- Lunch in Selçuk
- Flight Istanbul → Izmir on day 1 (economy class; checked bag as per the ticket fare)
- Flight Izmir → Istanbul on day 1 (economy class; checked bag as per the ticket fare)

## Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Personal purchases
- Drinks with meals
- Dinner

## Good to know
- Workshop stop: a carpet weaving centre. Part of the programme, no obligation to buy.
- Domestic flights are economy class. Your baggage allowance follows the ticket fare, and we confirm it with your tickets.
- Travel with the passport you booked with: airlines check the name on the ticket against it.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes: most sites have uneven ground, stone paths and steps.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and water in the warm months; there is little shade at the ancient sites.
- Vegetarian, vegan or other dietary needs at lunch: tell us when you book and we let the restaurant know.
- Mobility needs or travelling with small children? Tell us before you book, and we tell you honestly which parts of the day suit you.

## FAQ
### What time is pickup for the Ephesus day trip from Istanbul?

Your driver meets you in your Istanbul hotel lobby at 05:00 for the transfer to the airport and the early flight to İzmir.

### Can I use my own flights to İzmir?

Yes. Remove the domestic flights option when booking and we meet you at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport. The meeting time is confirmed with your booking; your flight needs to land in time to join the group in the morning.

### Is the transfer back to my Istanbul hotel included?

The package includes the morning transfer from your hotel to the airport. For the evening ride from the airport back to your hotel, you can book one of our private airport transfers or take a taxi.

### Which entrance tickets are included on the Istanbul–Ephesus day trip?

Tickets for Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary are included, and the Temple of Artemis is free. Lunch in Selçuk is included too; drinks, tips and dinner are not.

### What should I bring for a flying day trip to Ephesus?

Your passport for the domestic flights, comfortable shoes with grip, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. For the House of the Virgin Mary, bring something to cover shoulders and knees.

### Is there a shopping stop on this group tour?

Yes, one: a Carpet Weaving Education Center visit of about 30–45 minutes, where you see hand-knotting and silk production. There is no obligation to buy anything.

## Book
Book on the tour page: https://turkeyvia.com/tours/ephesus-day-tour-from-istanbul-by-plane. Questions: WhatsApp +90 507 357 58 94