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15 Ephesus Tours from Istanbul Worth Booking

45 tours  ·  from $115 a head

A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 ephesus tours from istanbul worth the money, each with what it costs, what travellers made of it, and the detail to check before you commit.

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

Four days link Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale with flights, hotels, meals, guides, and a fast but efficient schedule from Istanbul.

“Siendo muy objetivo no es el valor por el dinero que pague: Lo bueno: los vuelos, choferes y guías que son extraordinarios y en todo fueron súper puntuales y por supuesto los lugares que visitas son increíbles (Logística impecable) Lo malo: para lo que pagamos alrededor de $2,250 USD por 2 personas nos han enviado a hoteles bastante promedio de no más de $70 USD por noche: Cella Boutique y Saffran Cave ambos bastante mediocres y el último no tenia nada de especial siendo que en Cappadocia por el mismo precio había hoteles muy lindos; Las comidas incluidas en los Tours son Buffets muy malos cuando hay comida bastante buena…”

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6 Days Turkey Tour Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy - Day 2: Troy’s layers and the heights of Pergamon
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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

Six days across Turkey with Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, flights, hotels, meals, and small-group guiding.

“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 - St. John’s Basilica and Ayasuluk Hill
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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

Review of a long Istanbul to Ephesus day trip with flights, a small group, expert guides, lunch, and important timing cautions.

“It was awesome. The tour guide was phenomenal he was very knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and did not allow me to skip any of the most important components of the tour. I was very appreciative of how he made sure that I had a great experience. If you love Roman history and the evolution of Christianity, this is for you.”

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7 Days Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale - Day 2: Istanbul’s imperial center
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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

Seven days across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale with flights, hotels, guides, meals, and major sights included.

“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 life
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5-Day Aegean Tour – Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia 8 Day Package - Spice Bazaar and a two-hour Bosphorus cruise
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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

See Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia in eight busy days with flights, hotels, guides, meals, and airport transfers included.

“Overall the tour is amazing. Turkey is a bit on the expensive side but it's worth it. Baskin was our tour guide for the first day in Istanbul and he was just amazing 5+ stars, gave us lots of information on the guided tour. The guide on the Bosphorus ferry also have us a lot of information about the buildings on the coasts. The trips to Pamukale was good, it is beautiful, but the guide could have shared some more information about the history and place, there was not much talking done by the guide to show us around. Also the trip could be organised a bit better. We spent…”

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Private 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale - Day 1: Cappadocia’s rock valleys and painted churches
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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

Review of a private four-day Turkey tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale, with guides, transfers, lunches, and flights extra.

“We had an exceptional experience in Istanbul and Cappadocia, and we cannot recommend this tour company enough. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully organized, seamless, and exceeded our expectations.”

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Magic Carpet 10 Day Small Group Istanbul Troy Ephesus Cappadocia - Istanbul begins with Ottoman and Byzantine icons
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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 Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara on a guided 10-day small-group tour of Turkey.

“The trip was amazing - it’s a shame we couldn’t extend it. Our tour guide Tamer was a very knowledgeable, very hospitable and a very helpful person to us all on the tour. He had answers to all of our questions. He made us feel very coRead more”

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Istanbul to Ephesus Full Day Guided Tour, Flight and Lunch incl. - A 4:30 am start and two domestic flights
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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 Ephesus for a full day of ruins, sacred sites, village wine tasting, lunch, and guided history.

“When you come to Turkey, you must take the trip to Ephesus. It is a most beautiful place, one of the wonders of the ancient world... the history, the farmlands surrounding it, the mountains, the quaint town of Şirince nestled in the mountains with its cobblestone narrow roads and beautiful local craftsman people, fresh ocean air. I am so happy I did this! I went with my son who had just had a hair transplant and he was not feeling well, (plus the jetlag from flying from the USA two nights before) and was not a happy camper, but Nizamettin, our guide, was so friendly and kept engaging my son…”

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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul - Day 1 begins 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

Review of a two-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul, with domestic flights, hotel, guides, meals, site entries, and practical tips.

“My husband and I were excited to explore Ephesus and Pamukkale after we had done a tour of Cappadocia. The tour manager maintained good communication for the coordination of the trip. We flew to Izmir from Istanbul and met the driver who drove us to Ephesus. Our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She took us to the House of Mary and the Ephesus ruins. We had a delicious lunch. After lunch however, we drove by some sites that were under repair. I felt like the tour was misleading and could have updated their schedule to include some other sites. The last part of the day, we went to…”

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Wonders of Turkey - Gulet: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye - Swimming, Ruins, and Quiet Bays Around Gocek
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Wonders of Turkey – Gulet: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye

From Istanbul: Ephesus Day Tour with Return Flights - From Istanbul hotel pickup 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

Review of the Ephesus day tour from Istanbul, with flights, private guide, Mary’s house, Artemis Temple, and practical timing advice.

“Everything went smoothly and a great trip! Tour guide Ceyda was great! All drivers were on time to ensure smooth connection. 05:30hotel pick. 08:30pegasus flight to Izmir. Tour started at 11. We largely decided the sequence of the tour as it was only our family. we did 2hrs of Ephesus ancient city first to avoid hot weather in the afternoon. Late lunch at 2pm. Then Virgin Mary house. We also spent 20mins inside the Ephesus Archaeology Museum as tour guide Ceyda saw us very interested and there was time ( and I believe usually not necessarily included the trip). Quick stop at Artemis Temple. Quick peek at St John Basilica…”

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From Istanbul: Private Guided Day Trip to Ephesus with Lunch - The Temple of Artemis: a short stop with a big name
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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 Ephesus for a private guided day with hotel transfers, ancient ruins, the House of Virgin Mary, and lunch.

“Our tour guide Tansu (I hope I remember her name correctly) and driver were very supportive and informative. She is from the area so very knowledgeable about the history of the region. We also really appreciated for her kind patience as we are a family with two boys. My sons were of course impressed by the historical site and they said they want to visit Efes again to see her! Thank you Tansu, for your assistance. We had a great time there with you!”

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2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul - Walking into Ephesus through Magnesia Gate
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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

Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Sirince, Hierapolis, and Pamukkale on a guided two-day trip from Istanbul.

“ToursFlame arranged and managed a terrific tour. First, thank you to Mr Ahmad for this outstanding tour to Ephesus and Parmukkale. The historical locations offered beauty and history. The guides and drivers were knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed the whole experience. Second, the Pamukkale Ada overnight hotel was very nice and the food was good! Thanks to all at ToursFlame for assistance and guidance in making the arrangements and coordinating the logistics. I happily endorse their services.”

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Day Trip to Ephesus from/to Istanbul with FLIGHT and LUNCH - Istanbul Airport: Helpful Transfers, Limited Assistance
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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

Review of the Istanbul to Ephesus day trip by flight, with airport transfers, lunch, a guide, extra entry fees, and practical advice.

“I had toured Ephesus last year with a group of friends, but that did not compare to this year! From the pickup at our hotel in Istanbul, to the flight transfers, the tour itself, lunch, and the return to our hotel, everything was wonderful and professional. We did not run into any issues at all. The tour itself was amazing, and our tour guide, Emre, was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and friendly, and was more than able to answer any questions we had. He was very professional and made sure we were taken care of. I would not hesitate to book through this company again, and have already recommended…”

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