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15 Ephesus Tours from Istanbul to Book First

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4 Days Turkey Tour - Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour - Day 1: Kaymakli and Cappadocia’s southern valleys
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4 Days Turkey Tour – Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

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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6 Days Turkey Tour Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy - Day 2: Troy, Pergamon, and a long Aegean transfer
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6 Days Turkey Tour Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy

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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Daily Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul - Small Group - The 4 a.m. reality of the airport transfer
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Daily Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul – Small Group

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

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

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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7 Days Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale - Istanbul’s first look, from mosques to markets
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7 Days Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale

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-Day Aegean Tour - Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale - Troy and Behramkale: myth, archaeology, and village streets
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5-Day Aegean Tour – Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

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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Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia 8 Day Package - The Bosphorus and an evening flight to the Aegean coast
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Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia 8 Day Package

6.Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia 8 Day Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $1,050

You’ll visit Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and the Bosphorus in a small group of up to 12. Expect central hotels, five lunches, seven breakfasts, airport transfers and local guides such as Baskin, Ali and Okan. Domestic flights may be included or booked separately.

“Good quality hotels used, especially in Cappadocia. (important) Pleasant knowledgeable guides. Well planned 8 day tour of highlights. of Turkey. only negative: 23 May. After the baazar tour, a pickup drive back to our hotel was promised - this did not happen? - eroded initial confidence in Altinkum!”

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Private 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale - Day 1: From Istanbul to Cappadocia’s famous valleys
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Private 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale

7.Private 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,900

This private four-day route links Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale by domestic flights and private transfers. Expect English-speaking local guides, included lunches and entrance fees, and door-to-door airport service. Balloon rides and hotels cost extra, so plan your budget carefully.

“We decide to go to Turkey for our wedding anniversary.”

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Magic Carpet 10 Day Small Group Istanbul Troy Ephesus Cappadocia - Gallipoli brings a quieter, more serious day
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Magic Carpet 10 Day Small Group Istanbul Troy Ephesus Cappadocia

8.Magic Carpet 10 Day Small Group Istanbul Troy Ephesus Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $2,262

Explore Turkey from Istanbul to Cappadocia on a 10-day small-group tour with English-speaking guides, nine hotel nights, six dinners, historic sites, domestic flights, and free time. Guides such as Tamer, Goksu, and Can are known for strong local insight and careful organization.

“We were lucky enough to have Goksu as our guide & Yilmaz as our driver. The tour was fantastic, thanks to G’s vast knowledge & Yilmaz’s skills behind the wheel we saw & learnt more than we ever could have expected to on our own. If yRead more”

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Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Guided Tour, Flight and Lunch incl. - Walking through Ephesus for about three hours
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Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Guided Tour, Flight and Lunch incl.

9.Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Guided Tour, Flight and Lunch incl.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 14 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $476

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then spend the day with a small group exploring the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Şirince. English-speaking guides such as Nizam, Melike, and Hakam lead the tour, with flights, transfers, entrance fees, and lunch included.

“the best part was the part we paid extra for where we saw the aristocrat homes. it was not included in the tour but it should be included.it was very interesting Mamet was a great guide. very pleasent an knowledgable.”

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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul - Day 1 starts before sunrise
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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul

10.2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $820

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, explore the House of Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed guide, then spend the night in Kusadasi. The next day brings Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and the optional Cleopatra Pool before a flight back to Istanbul.

“The tour was well planned and the office manager and tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Overall, an excellent experience.”

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Wonders of Turkey - Gulet: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye - Gallipoli and Troy add weight to the journey
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Wonders of Turkey – Gulet: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye

11.Wonders of Turkey – Gulet: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $2,356

Travel through Turkey in a small group of up to 16, with guided visits to Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara. Three nights aboard a 16-cabin gulet bring swimming, snorkeling, quiet coves, ancient ruins, and all meals at sea.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day cruise. Great way to start our Turkey trip. I would recommend it!”

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From Istanbul: Ephesus Day Tour with Return Flights - The early flight from Istanbul to Izmir
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From Istanbul: Ephesus Day Tour with Return Flights

12.Ephesus Day Tour with Return Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 10 hours · from $437

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir for a private, guided day at Ephesus. You’ll walk Marble Street, see the Library of Celsus and Great Theater, visit Mary’s House and the Temple of Artemis. Guides may include Ceyda or Phyllis, with Spanish and English available.

“Phyllis was absolutely wonderful - a wealth of knowledge, insight into cultural aspects of the places we visited, great pace, let us decide what we wanted to see. Our driver was very professional, Mercedes “limo” was great! Great lunch suggestion. Flights and transfer pick ups were seamless. She even helped us coordinate a taxi transfer for a trip we were taking the next day! Very helpful!!”

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From Istanbul: Private Guided Day Trip to Ephesus with Lunch - The early Istanbul pickup and flight to Izmir
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From Istanbul: Private Guided Day Trip to Ephesus with Lunch

13.Private Guided Day Trip to Ephesus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 15 hours · from $449

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then explore Ephesus with an English-speaking guide such as Inan, Tansu, or Ekim. You’ll see the Temple of Artemis, Roman streets, the Grand Theater, the House of Virgin Mary, and enjoy lunch at a local handicrafts center.

“Our tour guide, Cuneyt, was amazing!! Very knowledgeable in every aspect of this tour as well as many other historical facts. I would recommend him without question.”

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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul - Day one begins with Selcuk and Ephesus
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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul

14.2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $856

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, tour Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis, and Sirince, then visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Tours Flame includes flights, transfers, two lunches, entrance fees, a Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel, and groups of up to 15 people.

“Guide was good and knowledgeable. Lunch was good. Driver and people from Ephesus were warm and friendly !”

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Day Trip to Ephesus from/to Istanbul with FLIGHT and LUNCH - The House of the Virgin Mary: meaningful for some, brief for most
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Day Trip to Ephesus from/to Istanbul with FLIGHT and LUNCH

15.Day Trip to Ephesus from/to Istanbul with FLIGHT and LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $280Best value

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed guide. Guides such as Emre, Ata, Ugur, and Ganca have earned strong praise for clear explanations. Lunch and four airport transfers are included, but site fees and shopping stops need planning.

“This tour was well organized. The tour guide was waiting for us at the airport and very attentive from the beginning to the end. She was very knowledgeable and the tour was great!”

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