Day Trip To Izmir From Istanbul 2023

Discover the historical gem of the eastern Mediterranean on a full-day Ephesus tour from Istanbul. This day trip includes round-trip flights, skip-the-line access, and a live English-speaking guide. Walk in the footsteps of Mark Antony, Cleopatra, John the Apostle, and the Virgin Mary.

In Ephesus, the largest open-air museum in Turkey, more than 30 buildings and structures are interconnected by streets with chariot wheel marks. You will see the awe-inspiring Great Theater, where St. Paul preached against the gladiators who once fought there and pagans. Visit the Roman baths, Temple of Hadrian, and other remarkable ruins left behind by ancient civilizations. Walk to the Library of Celsus along Marble Street and marvel at its restored facade.

Continue your Ephesus tour to the Church of the Virgin Mary. The Apostle John brought Mary to Ephesus after Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian tradition. The church was built on the foundation of the house where she spent her final days, established by Pope John Paul II and Pope Paul VI.

Your day trip will end with a visit to the Temple of Artemis. The temple is one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. However, today all that remains of this marvelous Hellenistic construction are a few columns and scattered ruins, despite the colossal structure’s grandeur once exceeding the Parthenon’s.

Not suitable for: wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.

What to bring: passport or ID card