2 Days Ephesus, Priene, Miletus & Didyma Tour from Istanbul
Overview
This 2 Days Ephesus, Priene, Miletus & Didyma Tour from Istanbul travels from Istanbul to Izmir for two days of guided visits in the ancient Aegean region. Day one explores Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and Great Theater, alongside the Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary and Isabey Mosque.
After breakfast, continue through Ionia to Priene, Miletus and Didyma. Walk through Priene’s planned ancient city, view the theater and Byzantine fortress at Miletus, and visit the Temple of Apollo and its cracked Medusa head at Didyma. The itinerary includes Istanbul hotel pickup on the European side, domestic flights, guiding, entrance fees and meals as stated.
Highlights
- Explore Ephesus and the Library of Celsus
- Visit the Temple of Artemis
- Stop at the House of the Virgin Mary
- Walk through ancient Priene
- View Miletus theater and Byzantine fortress
- See Didyma’s Temple of Apollo
Itinerary
Day 1Fly to Izmir — Full Day Ephesus Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will meet your professional guide to begin an unforgettable exploration of the Temple of Artemis, which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Next, you will discover the world-famous Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well-preserved example of its kind, featuring highlights like the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theater. After a break for lunch, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a holy site for both Christians and Muslims where it is believed she spent her final days.
Your day concludes with a visit to the historic Isabey Mosque before being transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for check-in.
- Overnight in Kusadasi
- Included Meal(s): Lunch
Day 2 Full Day Priene, Miletus & Didyma Tour — Fly back to Istanbul
After enjoying breakfast and checking out of your hotel in Kusadasi, you will be picked up around 8:30 am to begin a fascinating journey through the history of Ionia. Your first stop is Priene, which was renowned as one of the most spectacular and well-planned cities of the ancient Ionian world. From there, you will proceed to Miletus, one of the oldest and most influential cities of the region, where you can admire its magnificent theater and the imposing Byzantine fortress situated on the acropolis. Your final exploration of the day takes you to Didyma, home to the Temple of Apollo, the largest Ionic temple in the world. Here, you will also see the famous, massive cracked head of Medusa that fell from the frieze centuries ago. Following the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul, marking the conclusion of our services.
Please note: The drop-off transportation service from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the price.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Featured Hotels
Hand-picked hotels for your stay — view our featured options for each city.
Featured Hotels
Kusadasi
Derici Hotel
4 Star
Efe Boutique Hotel
Boutique
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
4 Star
Marina Hotel
4 Star
Neopol Hotel Deluxe
4 Star
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only)
- Domestic flight tickets as per the itinerary
- 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel including breakfast and dinner
- Professional licensed English speaking guide during the tours
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
What's not included
- Drop off transportation service from Istanbul New Airport OR Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul Hotel upon returning to Istanbul
- Tips to staff, items of a personal nature
- Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
Good to know
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Your return to Istanbul can be in the late evening and can be estimated between 7 – 10 pm. We will confirm this time based on the tickets bought after payment has been received.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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Our 2 day trip to Ephesus, Priene, Miletus and Didyma was wonderful. The Efe boutique hotel were very nice. The food was all good and very plentiful. Highly recommended.