Highlights
- Private 2-day Ephesus flight package from Sabiha Gokcen Airport: Cover the full Ephesus heritage route with overnight air access and a more personal sightseeing pace across both days.
- House of the Virgin Mary: Include one of the region's best-known Christian pilgrimage sites before the central Ephesus visit on day two.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Explore marble streets and monumental Roman remains through the archaeological core of ancient Ephesus.
- Terrace Houses: Add decorated Roman homes, mosaics and frescoes that deepen the main Ephesus experience.
- Basilica of St. John: Bring early Christian heritage into the route with a stop on Ayasoluk Hill in Selcuk.
- Temple of Artemis: Finish the program with the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Why You Will Love This Tour
- The private overnight flight format gives you efficient Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Izmir access while keeping the main Ephesus touring day more personal and better paced.
- Beginning and ending at SAW helps center the second day on heritage stops instead of compressing the full route into a single rushed schedule.
- Including Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica and Artemis creates a richer historical experience than a shorter private overnight version.
- It is a strong fit for travelers who want a private Ephesus flight package from Sabiha Gokcen Airport with broader route depth and more individual flow.
Overview
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Day 1
Istanbul to Kusadasi / Selcuk Region
Flight connection from Istanbul to Izmir and transfer to the overnight area.
Start the package from Istanbul, connect by domestic flight to Izmir, and continue to the Kusadasi / Selcuk overnight area.
This Day Physical Rating: Moderate This Day Intensity: Extreme DaySabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Meeting PointMeet at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for the domestic flight to Izmir.
Meet at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and prepare for the Izmir flight connection.
TicketsFlight ticket (Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Izmir Airport (ADB)) ExcludedIzmir AirportArrive at Izmir Airport and continue to the overnight area.
Arrive at Izmir Airport and continue by vehicle to the Kusadasi / Selcuk overnight area.
Hotel Check-in (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area)Check in for the overnight stay in the Kusadasi hotel area.
Check in to your hotel in the Kusadasi area and rest before the Ephesus touring day.
Accommodation & Hotel MealsOvernight accommodation ExcludedHotel dinner Excluded -
Day 2
Ephesus / Selcuk Region and Sabiha Gokcen Airport Return
Complete the complete Ephesus route and return to Sabiha Gokcen Airport by flight.
Different tour end?
Tour the Ephesus / Selcuk region, return to Izmir Airport, and fly back to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
This Day Physical Rating: Moderate This Day Intensity: Extreme Day
Interior Chapel and Altar at House of Virgin Mary 
Votive Candle Area at House of Virgin Mary 
Augustus Gate Stone Passage in Ephesus 
Photo Point at the Library of Celsus 
Roman Architecture of Celsus Library 
Temple of Hadrian Facade in Ephesus 
Historic Detail at the Terrace Houses 
St. John Basilica Ruins in Selcuk 
Archaeological Context of Temple of Artemis 
Heritage Scene at Temple of Artemis Hotel Check-out / DepartureCheck out and begin the Ephesus touring route.
Check out from the hotel and continue to the Ephesus / Selcuk touring route.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the pilgrimage site on Bulbul Mountain near Ephesus.
Start the sightseeing route at the House of Virgin Mary, one of the region's most important Christian heritage sites.
Entrance FeesHouse of Virgin Mary , €13.5 ExcludedHouse of Virgin Mary opens the private sightseeing day with a reflective and spiritually charged stop above the Ephesus plain. The site is remembered less for visual scale than for pilgrimage meaning, devotional atmosphere and the sense of quiet created by its wooded hillside setting.
That calm beginning helps establish the wider mood of the route. It introduces the region not only as a historical destination, but also as a landscape shaped by sacred memory.
Ephesus Ancient CityGuided highlights walk through the main archaeological areas.
Continue to Ephesus Ancient City and explore the most important monuments and marble streets with your licensed guide.
Entrance FeesEphesus Ancient City , €40 ExcludedEphesus Ancient City is the historical anchor of the private flight package and one of the most legible surviving ancient cities in the region. Roads, monuments, public gathering areas and ceremonial spaces still relate to each other clearly enough for guests to understand how the city once worked as an urban whole.
This continuity is what gives Ephesus such depth. Visitors are not moving between disconnected ruins, but through a place where civic life, movement, commerce and public identity once shared the same built environment.
Terrace HousesVisit the Terrace Houses section of Ephesus to see Roman residences, mosaics, and wall paintings.
Continue inside the Ephesus archaeological zone to the Terrace Houses and see the preserved Roman residences, mosaics, and wall paintings. This section involves stairs and uneven surfaces.
Entrance FeesTerrace Houses of Ephesus , €15 ExcludedTerrace Houses deepen the experience by revealing the private residential side of upper-class life inside Ephesus. Their preserved layouts, decorative surfaces and domestic planning show how wealth, comfort and social standing were expressed within carefully organized household spaces.
This stop changes the emotional scale of the visit in a useful way. It makes the city feel more personal and inhabited, not only grand and ceremonial.
Lunch Stop (Selcuk) LLunch break near Selcuk before the final heritage stops.
Take a planned lunch stop near Selcuk before continuing to the final heritage stops of the day.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedLunch Stop in Selcuk introduces guests to the approachable food culture of the inland Aegean, where grilled dishes, olive oil cooking, vegetables and straightforward regional meals are common. The style is usually satisfying and unfussy, with freshness and local habit carrying more weight than presentation.
Within the flow of the private route, the stop creates a comfortable reset between major heritage points. It also offers a more lived regional layer alongside the day's better-known landmarks.
St. John BasilicaVisit the landmark basilica in Selcuk.
Continue to the Basilica of St. John in Selcuk and learn about its significance and the surrounding historical setting.
Entrance FeesSt. John Basilica , €6 ExcludedSt. John Basilica expands the private route into the Christian and Byzantine significance of Selcuk. Linked with John the Apostle and later sacred prestige, the site helps visitors see that the region's importance continued through later historical and religious eras.
Its setting also helps connect the surrounding landscape. Faith tradition, memory and archaeology begin to feel less like separate themes and more like one continuous story.
Temple of ArtemisShort stop at the Temple of Artemis area for photos and context.
See the Temple of Artemis heritage zone and hear why it is remembered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Temple of Artemis closes the main heritage sequence with one of the most historically famous sacred places of the ancient world. Although little survives physically, the sanctuary's former scale and reputation still shape how the region is understood.
The stop matters because it widens the story of the day beyond city life and Christian memory. It adds the legacy of one of antiquity's great religious monuments to the overall picture.
Izmir AirportReturn to Izmir Airport for the Istanbul flight.
Transfer back to Izmir Airport and prepare for the return flight to Istanbul.
TicketsFlight ticket (Izmir Airport (ADB) to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)) ExcludedSabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Drop-off Different tour end?End the package at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
The package ends at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) after the return flight.
Different tour end?Accommodation & Hotel MealsHotel breakfast Excluded
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What's Included
- Private licensed professional tour guide.
- Air-conditioned tour vehicle.
- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Parking fees.
- Pick-up from your hotel or meeting point.
- Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.
- Local taxes.
What's Not Included
- Day 1: Overnight accommodation (Hotel Check-in (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area)).
- Day 1: Hotel Dinner meal.
- Day 2: Hotel Breakfast meal, Lunch meal.
- Drinks.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- House of Virgin Mary, €13.5.
- Ephesus Ancient City, €40.
- Terrace Houses of Ephesus, €15.
- St. John Basilica, €6.
- Day 1: Flight ticket (Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Izmir Airport (ADB)).
- Day 2: Flight ticket (Izmir Airport (ADB) to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)).
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Informations
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing.
- Please dress according to the season and weather conditions.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended in sunny weather.
- Bring water, especially on hot days.
- Cameras are welcome, but tripods may not be permitted in some museums and archaeological sites.
- Guests should watch their step at all times to avoid injuries.
- Please check the weather forecast before your tour.
- Respectful clothing is recommended for visits to mosques and churches.
- Please bring your passport or ID card.
- This tour involves walking on uneven and cobblestone surfaces.
- The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking.
- The tour route may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or site conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be ready at your confirmed pick-up or meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Entrance fees may be paid by credit card or Turkish Lira.
- Flight times are confirmed after booking and may affect the final pickup or meeting time.
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FAQs
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Is this a private 2-day Ephesus tour from Sabiha Gokcen Airport by flight?
Yes. This private route is a 2-day Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Izmir flight-based package with an overnight stay in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area and the full Ephesus sightseeing circuit on day two. -
Is this a private flight package?
Yes. This version runs in private format, so the airport-to-airport package structure and the Ephesus sightseeing route are arranged privately for the booked party. -
Which places are included in the route?
The route covers House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica and the Temple of Artemis, with the overnight package structure built around the full Selcuk circuit. -
Does this package include an overnight stay?
Yes. This is an overnight private package and the route includes hotel accommodation in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area between the flight legs. -
Are entrance fees included in the base private package?
No. In the base private structure, entrance fees are not included unless a separately selected option or package clearly says otherwise. -
Are flights included in the base private package?
This route is built around Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Izmir flight connections, but the base private structure should not be treated as including flight tickets unless the selected option specifically says so. -
How long does the full package usually take?
This is a 2-day flight package. The full route spans two calendar days with airport legs, hotel stay, road transfers and the complete Selcuk sightseeing program. -
Is this route suitable for travelers starting at Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Yes. The route is designed for Sabiha Gokcen Airport starts and works as an airport-to-airport private Ephesus package rather than a city-center departure product. -
What is the entrance fee for House of Virgin Mary on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. House of Virgin Mary entry fee is €13.5. -
What is the entrance fee for Ephesus Ancient City on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. Ephesus Ancient City entry fee is €40. -
What is the entrance fee for Terrace Houses on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. Terrace Houses of Ephesus entry fee is €15. -
What is the entrance fee for St. John Basilica on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. St. John Basilica entry fee is €6.
Good to Know
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Overnight package structure
This is an overnight private flight package, so guests should be prepared for two travel days that combine flights, hotel stay and the main sightseeing route. -
Walking conditions
Ephesus, Terrace Houses and St. John Basilica involve walking on stone surfaces, slopes and uneven archaeological ground, so comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. -
Site preparation
Open sections such as Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis can be hot and exposed, so sun protection, water and season-appropriate clothing are useful during the sightseeing day. -
Base private cost planning
The base private structure should be checked carefully for items such as entrance fees and flight tickets, because private packages do not automatically follow the same inclusion model as group tours. -
Pickup and flight coordination
Guests should re-confirm the exact airport meeting and flight coordination details before service, because airport-linked private programs depend on timing and operational alignment.
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