Istanbul & Ephesus | Partially Guided Tour | 4 Days

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Istanbul & Ephesus | Partially Guided Tour

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  • 4 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Ephesus, Izmir

    Languages: English
    Type: Package, Partially Guided Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Explore Ephesus from Istanbul

  • A guided tour of Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar
  • Return flights from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Full day tour of the ancient site of Ephesus
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

DAY 1:                                  ISTANBUL 

Transfer from New Airport to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. 

 

DAY 2:                                  ISTANBUL  

Full day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia (external visit only*), and the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays). (B, L) 

* Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included. 

DAY 3:                                  ISTANBUL – EPHESUS – IZMIR  

Depart Istanbul for your flight to Izmir (flight included). Begin a full day tour exploring the exciting ancient site of Ephesus with its theatre, library of Celsius, gymnasium, and Hadrian’s Temple. Continue with a visit to the stone cottage of the Virgin Mary. Return to Izmir. (B, L) 

DAY 4:                                  IZMIR – ISTANBUL 

Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul (flight included). End of services. (B) 

 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

STANDARD CLASS: 

ISTANBUL: Asur Hotel 

IZMIR: Best Western Plus Hotel Konak 

SUPERIOR CLASS: 

ISTANBUL: Yasmak Sultan Hotel 

IZMIR: Best Western Plus Hotel Konak 

 

INCLUDES: 

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation as listed below or similar
  • Istanbul – Izmir flight
  • Izmir – Istanbul flight
  • Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • Touring with English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees and local taxes

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Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2026
2027
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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

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Istanbul & Ephesus | Partially Guided Tour

From $2,463 AUD
All Escorted Tours Stamp_resized
  • 4 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Ephesus, Izmir

    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Package, Partially Guided Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Turkey
Speak to our Turkey Expert - Bianca

Bianca has travelled multiple times to Turkey, visiting sites such as Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Izmir, Marmaris as well as cruising on traditional, Turkish Gulets.

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