# Private Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul by Plane — Flights Included
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Updated: 2026-10-24

## Key facts
- Price: From €529 per person (based on 2 travellers)
- Tour type: Private tour (only your party, your own guide and vehicle)
- Duration: 1 Day
- Pickup / meeting point: Istanbul hotel pickup included. Your private 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 private one-day tour from Istanbul by plane to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Your guide and vehicle, hotel pickup, return flights, site tickets and lunch are included. A private driver meets you at your Istanbul hotel at 05:00. In Ephesus, spend about 2–2.5 hours with your guide; the day also visits the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis before the evening flight. The itinerary includes a 30–45 minute Carpet Weaving Education Center visit, with no obligation to buy. Comfortable shoes help on the ancient stone paths.

## Highlights
- Explore Curetes Street with your private guide
- See the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
- Stop at the Temple of Artemis and carpet centre
- Set your pace within the flight schedule

## Itinerary
### Ephesus by Plane with Your Own Guide

Your private driver collects you from the hotel lobby at 05:00 for the airport and the early flight to İzmir. At İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport your own guide and vehicle take over for the hour-long drive to Ephesus, and from there the pace is yours: spend longer at the Library of Celsus, or keep lunch short to reach the House of the Virgin Mary sooner. Entrance tickets to Ephesus and Mary's house are included, and so is lunch in Selçuk. The day ends with a carpet weaving stop, the Temple of Artemis and the evening flight back to Istanbul. Stops: Ephesus at your own pace, Carpet Weaving Education Center (about 30–45 min), House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis.

## Included
- Private licensed English-speaking guide
- Private sightseeing transport, Istanbul hotel-to-airport transfer, and return transfers between İzmir Airport and Ephesus
- 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
### Who picks us up for the private Ephesus trip, and when?

A private driver meets you in your hotel lobby in Istanbul at 05:00 and takes you to the airport. At İzmir airport your own guide and vehicle are waiting.

### We already have flights to İzmir. Can we still book the private tour?

Yes. Remove the domestic flights option when you book, and your private guide meets you at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport arrivals. We confirm the meeting time with your booking and plan the day around your flight times.

### Can our private guide change the order or pace of the day?

Within the flight times, yes. You might spend longer at the Library of Celsus, keep lunch brief or take more time at the House of the Virgin Mary. The guide keeps an eye on the clock so you reach the airport comfortably.

### How do we get from the Istanbul airport to our hotel at night?

Only the morning hotel-to-airport transfer is part of this tour. For the evening return we can arrange a private airport transfer on request, or you can take a taxi from the rank.

### Is lunch included, and can you cater for dietary needs?

Lunch in Selçuk is included; drinks are extra. Vegetarian and other dietary needs can usually be arranged, so please tell us when you book.

### Is there a carpet workshop visit on the private tour?

The day includes a Carpet Weaving Education Center visit of about 30–45 minutes with a demonstration of weaving and silk. There is no obligation to buy, and your guide may shorten it if time is tight.

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