5 Ephesus Tours from Istanbul to Book First

1.4 Days Turkey Tour – Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,571Our pick

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, explore underground cities and fairy chimneys, then continue to Pamukkale and Ephesus before flying home. This fast, organized tour includes three domestic flights, hotels, lunches, entrances, and groups capped at 15 people. Optional hot-air balloon booking is available.

“This review is for the tour company, Tours Flame, and not the locations themselves. The company just moves bodies to fill seats, and gives you very few details, or last minute details. I didn't even get the itinerary until 2 days before the trip and there is a 330am pickup for a 7am flight to Izmir, meaning that you wait around the airport for 2-3 hours before your flight. Someone has your name on a poster, they shuttle you to a transport van but don't tell you where you are going, and then drop you off and shove you on a bus and don't tell you where you are going.…”

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2.6 Days Turkey Tour Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,122

Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia in a group of up to 15. You get domestic flights, hotels, breakfasts, lunches, entrance fees, and airport transfers. The Cappadocia balloon ride is optional and must be booked separately.

“What an incredible experience. From start to finish everything i needed was taken care off. Airport and hotel transfer, even when my flight was delayed, went smoothly. The customer service was fantastic and they arranged for me to get my covid test to get back to the us. On top of that the sites were incredible and my guides at each location were so knowledgeable and went out of their way to make the trip special”

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3.Daily Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $860Best value

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then explore Ephesus, the Odeion, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary with a guide and lunch included. Small groups are capped at 14, though early starts, flight delays, and possible shopping stops require patience.

“This was only a half day tour - 2 hours at Ephesus and 1 hour for Virgin Mary House. Wouldn't have minded but I was unceremoniously dumped at the airport and had to wait 4 hours to board the flight back to Istanbul. Not good enough.”

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4.7 Days Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,713

Travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale in seven days with domestic flights, hotels, guided sightseeing, lunches, and entrance fees included. You’ll explore Byzantine landmarks, fairy chimneys, an underground city, Roman ruins, and thermal pools in a group of up to 20.

“This itinerary was impeccable. Well-located and pleasant hotels, perfect logistics, professional guides, good restaurants included and attentive and super friendly staff! I recommend it!”

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5.5-Day Aegean Tour – Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,543

Travel from Istanbul through Gallipoli, Troy, Behramkale, Ephesus, Kuşadası, and Pamukkale on a five-day small-group tour. English-speaking guides such as Tamer, Ege, Ahmet, and Khan lead the way, while hotels, breakfasts, dinners, admission fees, transport, and the Denizli to Istanbul flight are included.

“Great tour. Had a guide that new everything there was to know about Ancient Turkey. He also looked identical to Jerramy Clarkson. It was a small group tour and were we surprised about the quality of the hotels we stayed in! Beautiful. All meals were buffay and included in the price. If you are looking to party this is not the tour for you. However if you love history and want to see different ages of Turkey then its for you. Thanks for everything I will never forget my time in Turkey.”

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