5-Day Istanbul & Ephesus Tour
This tour is available for daily all year round.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Discover Istanbul’s famous landmarks, including Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
- Explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus
- See the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre
- Enjoy guided tours, rich history, and comfortable accommodations throughout the journey
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel check-in after 13:00 pm
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul’s historic sites.
Visit the ancient Hippodrome
See the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain
Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets
Explore Hagia Sophia
Lunch during the tour
Visit the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir
After the tour, return to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
After breakfast, visit the famous Spice Market known for its colorful spices, sweets, and local products.
Visit the historic Spice Market
Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia
See beautiful views of Istanbul’s waterfront palaces, mosques, and bridges
After the tour, return to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Melas: Breakfast)
04:00 am: Pick-up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport
07:00 am: Flight to Izmir
08:00 am: Arrival in Izmir and transfer to Ephesus
Explore Ephesus Ancient City
Walk along the marble streets
See the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
Explore the remains of the Temple of Artemis
After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for the return flight to Istanbul.
19:00 pm: Flight to Istanbul
20:00 pm: Arrival in Istanbul
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Melas: Breakfast+Lunch)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 12:00 pm.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 4 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels with breakfast
- 3-day regular small group tour with English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, lunch, and transportation during tours
- One-way domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
- One-way domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul
- All airport, hotel, and port transfers within Turkey
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks during meals
- Travel insurance
- This tour operates daily throughout the year.
- Prices are per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- The tour can be customized.
- Transfers include 1 luggage per person.
- Domestic flight tickets cannot be changed once issued. A 100% cancellation fee applies.
- Domestic flight and ferry schedules are subject to change.
- Domestic flights and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued.
- Free cancellation up to 31 days before arrival.
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% cancellation fee.
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
- 13 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee.
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Guided Istanbul tours, Bosphorus Cruise, Ephesus day trip with flights, plus accommodation, transfers, entrance fees, and meals.
The Ephesus tour is operated as a day trip from Istanbul with roundtrip domestic flights to Izmir. You will return to Istanbul on the same day after the tour.
The Istanbul tour includes Hagia Sophia,Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus Cruise experience.
Yes, roundtrip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir for the Ephesus tour are included in the package.
Yes, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to explore Istanbul’s highlights and the ancient city of Ephesus in a short itinerary.
Yes, you can extend your stay in Istanbul with additional hotel nights and optional tours upon request.
