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2-day Ephesus tour from Cappadocia, ending in Istanbul: the key facts

This is a one-way group package for travellers who have finished in Cappadocia and want to see Ephesus before they leave Turkey from Istanbul. On Day 1 you are collected from your Cappadocia hotel, fly to Izmir and are driven to a hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk, with the rest of the day free on the Aegean coast. On Day 2 you have a guided day at Ephesus and nearby sites, then fly from Izmir to Istanbul in the evening.

It suits travellers who want to add the main Roman site of western Turkey without going back to Istanbul first. The price is from $554 per person.

How do the flights work?

On Day 1 you fly from Kayseri or Nevsehir to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, depending on which airport has the flight. The page says that if there is no direct flight on your date, a connection through Istanbul is arranged, which would make Day 1 longer and mean three flights in total instead of the two the FAQ describes. The page does not give a Day 1 pick-up time. On Day 2 you leave Ephesus for Izmir Airport at about 16:00 for a 19:30 flight that lands in Istanbul about 20:30. Ask us to confirm in writing whether your Day 1 flight is direct and what time you are collected.

Where do we stay: Kusadasi or Selcuk?

Please confirm this in writing. The day plan says one night in Kusadasi or Selcuk, while the FAQ names only Kusadasi. Selcuk is the small town next to Ephesus; Kusadasi is a larger resort town on the sea about 20 minutes' drive away, with more restaurants for the free evening. The page does not name the hotel, and the FAQ refers to a Hotels section that lists options by class. Ask for the town and hotel name before you pay. Our guide to Kusadasi hotels for Ephesus compares the two bases.

What do we see on the Ephesus day?

Pick-up is at about 08:30 after breakfast. The guided walk through Ephesus Ancient City covers the marble streets, the Odeon, the Agora, the Temple of Hadrian, the monumental fountains, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the Roman baths. After that you visit the House of the Virgin Mary on the hill above the site and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Lunch is included during the day. The Terrace Houses are not listed in the programme, so ask if you want to add them.

What should we wear, and how hard is the day?

The Ephesus walk is a few kilometres on worn marble and uneven stone, mostly downhill if you enter at the upper gate, with little shade. Wear shoes with good grip, a hat and sun cream, and carry water, especially from late spring to early autumn. The House of the Virgin Mary is a place of worship for both Christians and Muslims, so cover shoulders and knees there and keep your voice down inside. The day finishes around 16:00, and then you have the airport transfer and the flight, so you reach Istanbul tired but not late.

Is a transfer to our Istanbul hotel included?

No. The package ends when you land in Istanbul at about 20:30. The inclusions list airport and hotel transfers "as per the programme", but the transfer from the Istanbul airport to your hotel is listed as excluded, and the page says the arrival airport depends on availability. Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen are on opposite sides of the city, so ask which one you land at. We can add a transfer if you tell us your hotel address when you book.

Is the hot air balloon included, and which meals are covered?

The balloon is not included. The page offers a sunrise balloon flight or balloon watching as an optional early-morning add-on on Day 1, before you leave Cappadocia, at an extra price. You can add a standard sunrise balloon flight from $199 per person; ask us to check it fits with your flight time. Meals included are breakfast at the hotel and lunch on Day 2. No meals are included on Day 1, and dinner is on your own.

Can we add Pamukkale or another night?

Yes, the FAQ says the route can be changed with the trip planner or by request. If you want the Pamukkale terraces as well, compare the 3-day Pamukkale and Ephesus tour from Cappadocia from $533 per person, which uses an overnight bus. For a slower Ephesus visit, a second night in Kusadasi would let you add a trip to Sirince village. The Ephesus and Kusadasi destination guide and the Ephesus packages list other options.

How do I book this Ephesus tour from Cappadocia?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and send it, or message us on WhatsApp with your Cappadocia hotel name. The form asks for a start time between 08:00 and 14:00; the real Day 1 pick-up depends on the flight we book, so treat the form time as a preference. We send you the full plan in writing, with the pick-up time, both flights or any connection, the hotel and town, the Istanbul arrival airport and the price of any extras. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. Get Turkey Tours operates under TÜRSAB licence A-15751.