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From Istanbul: Ephesus & Şirince Day Trip w/ Wine Tasting

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From Istanbul: Ephesus & Şirince Day Trip w/ Wine Tasting
4.6153846 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6153846 out of 5 stars
39 reviews

Visit Ephesus and Şirince on this day trip that takes off from Istanbul. Visit historic sights and enjoy a wine tasting.

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Duration 14 hours - 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup optional
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
James – United States

Our tour was great and our tour guide was simply the best. He was amazing.

K
Karla – United States

We did a day trip to Izmir/Ephesus. Loved the whole trip; Our guide Mel was super nice and very knowledgeable. Izmir is a beautiful place. We had lunch in the carpet weaving place it was very interesting to learn about. the ruins in Ephesus is a must see! They had us back in the airport in time for our flight!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy round-trip transportation at a discounted price
  • Hear live commentary from your guide
  • Explore historic spots in Ephesus and Şirince
  • See one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Enjoy a local wine tasting in Şirince

Full description

Spend the day exploring the most memorable places in Ephesus and Şirince on this guided full-day tour from Istanbul, lunch included. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, see the Temple of Artemis, and taste local wine at a vineyard. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Istanbul.

Start your trip by getting picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the Istanbul Airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet your driver to head to Ephesus to start the tour.

First, stop at the House of Virgin Mary, the place where Mary may have spent her last days. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage.

The visit to the House of Virgin Mary takes about 45 minutes. After, take a 5-minute drive to Ephesus to continue the tour.

Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. The city is an important site for Christianity as one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

Walk along the city’s marble streets accompanied by a tour guide. See the Ephesus Odeon, Ephesus Prytaneion, State Agora, Memmius Monument, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Temple of Hadrian, and Ephesus Latrines.

Next, optionally visit The Private House (so-called “Terrace Houses” brothel). Afterward, carry on to the Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, the great theater, and Arcadian Street (Harbor Road).

Later, head to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Get a chance to take memorable photos of the Church of St. John and İsa Bey Mosque. Before the end of the tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterward, head to Şirince, an old village of Rûm (Byzantine Greeks) situated on the hills of Selçuk, 7 km from Ephesus. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit-flavored wine production. Complete your experience with free time for a wine tasting.

At the end of your trip, get transferred back to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, a driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel in the evening.

Includes

  • Small-group tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • All airport transfers
  • Flight tickets (Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul)
  • Local taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Terrace Houses entrance fee: ₺320 per person (optional)
  • Tips

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What to bring

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  • If wishing to take part in the optional visit to the Terrace Houses, please inform your guide beforehand

From $380 per person

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4.6 /5

based on 39 reviews

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James – United StatesSeptember 8, 2023 – Verified booking
Our tour was great and our tour guide was simply the best. He was amazing.
K
Karla – United StatesMarch 14, 2024 – Verified booking
We did a day trip to Izmir/Ephesus. Loved the whole trip; Our guide Mel was super nice and very knowledgeable. Izmir is a beautiful place. We had lunch in the carpet weaving place it was very interesting to learn about. the ruins in Ephesus is a must see! They had us back in the airport in time for our flight!
T
Tom – United KingdomApril 30, 2024 – Verified booking
Really convenient and enjoyable way of fitting in Ephesus to a shortish trip to Istanbul. Our tour guide was excellent. We also got to see a carpet weaving school where beautiful Turkishes rugs are made.

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