2 Days Ephesus, Priene, Miletus & Didyma Tour from Istanbul

Day 1: Fly 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
• Accommodation: Derici Hotel OR Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel OR Efe Boutique Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

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.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• 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

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)

IMPORTANT INFO:

• 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.