Stunning Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul
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Istanbul & Ephesus Tour

€1180 €1030 / per person
05 Days / 04 Nights
Istanbul, Ephesus

About This Tour

Experience the perfect blend of history and culture on a 5-day Istanbul and Ephesus tour. Begin your journey exploring Istanbul’s timeless highlights, including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise. Fly to Izmir to discover the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. This tour offers comfortable accommodation, guided visits, and seamless transfers for a stress-free travel experience. Ideal for first-time visitors, the 5-day Istanbul–Ephesus tour delivers unforgettable memories and showcases Turkey’s most iconic destinations.

Highlights of the Tour

The Hippodrome reveals ancient Roman history in Sultanahmet Square.
Bosphorus cruise tours highlight Istanbul’s skyline and scenic waterfronts.
Ephesus Ancient City attracts visitors with stunning historical Roman ruins.
The Library of Celsus remains Ephesus’ most photographed iconic structure.

Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul! Enjoy a private transfer from Istanbul Airport or Cruise Terminal to your hotel. (Check-in is after 1:00 PM.) Your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel and provide a full briefing on your tour program. Spend the rest of the day and evening at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals : No

After breakfast at 10:00 am, your guide will meet you in the lobby to begin your Private Istanbul Old City Tour. Discover iconic landmarks including the Egyptian Obelisk, Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Wilhelm II Fountain, Blue Mosque, and the historic Hagia Sophia Museum built during Emperor Theodosius’s reign. Continue to explore the majestic Topkapi Palace and shop at the vibrant Grand Bazaar with over 3,600 shops. After the tour, around 4:00 pm, return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast at 08:30, enjoy a morning tour starting with a drive along the Golden Horn to see the historic Byzantine City Walls. Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) before boarding a ferry for an unforgettable Bosphorus cruise. Tour concludes at 12:30 in Sultanahmet Square. Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to Kusadası. Overnight stay in Kusadası.

Meals : Breakfast

Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel between 08:30 – 08:45 for the Ancient Ephesus Tour. First, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary spent her final years. Explore the ruins of Ephesus, including the remarkable Celsus Library. Enjoy lunch, then visit the Temple of Artemis, followed by a stop at the charming Greek Village of Sirince. After the tour, a private transfer will take you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul for your overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel by 12:00pm. Relax with a private transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Meals : Breakfast

Included

04 Nights Accommodation at 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Istanbul - Private Old City Tour (includes guiding in English, entrance fees, transportation – Lunch doest not include today.
Istanbul – Half day Bosphorus Cruise tour in the morning – Small Group
01 day regular Small Group tour in Ephesus. (Includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportation)
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir - Izmir to Istanbul (15 kilos of hold + 8 kilos of hand luggage included)
All transfers from/to Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports with Private Car
Domestic travel insures (Covers only tour dates in Turkey)

Excluded

This tour prices does not include International Flight Tickets
Meals and drinks other than specified
Visits and services not mentioned in itinerary
Personel expences
Tips for drivers, guides

  • This tour is available for Daily all year round
  • Tour Can be customized.
  • Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
  • Price does not include international flight tickets.
  • Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
  • Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
  • Domestic flights schedule may change.
  • Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)

Once we receive your request to book your chosen tour package, we will confirm all services accordingly. Once everything is complete, we will email you the official tour itinerary with all day details. Once you confirm this itinerary, we will proceed to the payment process.

When you confirm the tour itinerary, we require a 50% booking deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining 50% balance will be charged 3 weeks (21 days) before the tour start date.

We Use Secure Payment Method;

All payments you make with us for your tour in Turkey are made through a SECURE ONLINE SYSTEM that automatically provides you with a receipt. 

The system is completely secure and does not require you to provide your credit card information. 

We send you a bank link to make your payment. This link only covers the amount you will pay. 

You open the link and fill in your credit card information in the form and the payment process is completed. This is a safe, secure and hassle-free way to pay your deposit and final payment to us. 

We accept only Credit Cards. VISA or MASTER CARD. Not Debit Cards or other Cards.

Reservations may only be cancelled by written notice sent by email or certified mail to our agency. If such written notice is received before arrival date / travel start date, we will accept such cancellation and refund the land portion costs recoverable from those entities paid on behalf of the travellers only to the extent/amount that such moneys are refunded by those entities to our agency.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Notice received 31 days before date of arrival, no cancellation fee applies.
  • Notice received between 31-21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% refund
  • Notice received between 21-14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% refund
  • Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No refund
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