Top Aegean Coast Day Trips

Discover an otherworldly landscape and a UNESCO-listed historical site on a full-day trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Selçuk. Explore 'Cotton Cliffs,' terraced pools of turquoise water and travertine formations, with time to enjoy the site on your own and with an expert guide. Visit a Hellenistic spa town where ancient Attalid kings and Romans have left behind a remarkable network of canals, ruins and beautifully-preserved stone structures.

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR, NOBODY WILL BE IN THE TOUR BESIDE YOUR PARTY/ Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time. You will visit the most popular sights with an expert local tour guide. This private tour lets you devise your own itinerary. Choose to visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary; shop for traditional handicrafts; or Terrace Houses.

Travel back to times to see the ancient christian ruins of Ephesus and visit St. Mary’s House during this guided day trip from Izmir. Along the eastern Mediterranean, discover the old yet well preserved city of Ephesus. Then, traverse to a famous pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary spent her remaining days.

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOU AND YOUR TRAVEL COMPANIONS / Enjoy your full day,private guided tour that combined ancient Roman and Biblical history in Ancient City of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. This private tour will give you the opportunity to understand typical life of the Romans. Walk on the streets that Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take great pictures in front of Celsus Library,explore Roman Baths,Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, etc. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of House of the Virgin Mary; see the Temple of Artemis that was one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Ensure a personalized experience with your knowledgeable guide. It is a private tour, so you can spend your time in the sites as much as you wished, take pictures from the best foto ops that are shown by your guide, ask your questions to your private guide.  

Explore the ancient ruins and religious sites of Ephesus on a full-day, small group tour with lunch and an experienced guide. Follow the trail of the Virgin Mary to her mountainside house, then trace a route through the ancient city’s ruins, temples, theatre and the great Celsus Library. See an iconic mosque made of brick, marble and tiles, then see the ruined foundations of the Temple of Artemis, once a Wonder of the Ancient World.

Ephesus is one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world, but planning a visit to the famous ruins takes serious planning. During this hassle-free, all-inclusive day trip, you can settle back and relax while someone else handles the logistics. Enjoy private pickup from Kusadasi and a complimentary lunch with a small-group tour. You’ll also visit Virgin Mary House, and can opt for a carpet or leather-making demonstration.

Enjoy a moving tour of Gallipoli’s World War I battlefields on this full-day small-group tour from Canakkale, including lunch, hotel transfers and a scenic ferry ride across The Dardanelles. Learn about the notorious ANZAC campaign that took place over 100 years ago as you visit ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach and the Turkish trenches, and pay your respects at the Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery and the Lone Pine Australian Memorial.

Marvel at the petrified lime cascades of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis during this guided day trip from Izmir. This tour not only journeys to the stunning natural wonder of Pamukkale, but will venture to fascinating Roman ruins at Hierapolis built during the 2nd century AD. Here you will see the Theater and the Necropolis, the biggest ancient graveyard in Anatolia.

See unbelievable ruins and some of Turkey’s best archaeological sites during this guided day trip to Pergamum and Asklepion from Izmir. Discover the 4th century city of Pergamum home to one of the largest ancient libraries, the impressive Altar of Zeus and the inclined Theatre of Anatolia. You will see the Roman Medical Center remnants of Asklepion where Galen, a famous physician, completed his finest work.

Take an afternoon pilgrimage to Gallipoli from nearby Eceabat on this 6-hour tour. After lunch at a seaside restaurant, devote the afternoon to the main Gallipoli sites, where some 130,000 soldiers died, including over 11,000 Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops. Visit the moving memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk-Blair, and take in sites like ANZAC Cove and Johnston’s Jolly. Includes lunch and Eceabat hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get a comprehensive tour of the ancient city of Ephesus during this 6-hour outing from Izmir. In the company of your guide, visit sights such as the Temple of Artemis, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrianus, and the Heracles Gate.

Take a dip in the striking, terraced hot springs of Pamukkale on this half-day trip from Izmir. You’ll also make a stop at Hierapolis, one of the most important settlements during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, to see its recently restored theater. Depending on group preferences, there’s also an opportunity for shopping. Included hotel pickup, lunch, and entry fees make for a hassle-free outing.

On this all-inclusive, small-group tour, you’ll hit the highlights of Ephesus on a convenient day trip from Izmir. Travel comfortably between sights in your own private, air-conditioned vehicle, including pickup and drop-off from either the airport to your hotel. Enjoy plenty of time to explore the well-preserved ancient site, topped off with a tasty Turkish buffet lunch.

Leave the modern streets of Kusadasi behind and discover the ancient city of Ephesus on a private 6-hour tour. The flexible itinerary allows you to take your time and only visit the locations that interest you. With private transportation at your disposal, you’re able to zip from place to place comfortably and efficiently. Your tour may also include visits to the House of the Virgin Mary and Artemis Temple.

Ancient Troy and the World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are must-visits while you’re in Canakkale, and this convenient tour covers both in one day. Experience the ancient ruins of Troy as you hear the myths and facts behind the Trojan War in the morning, and spend the afternoon visiting the key battle sites and cemeteries at Gallipoli. Your tour includes transport, ferry ride, entrance fees, and lunch in Canakkale.

Ephesus is one of Turkey’s most impressive ancient sites but with over 2 million annual visitors it can get crowded. Ensure a more personalized experience with this small-group tour from Izmir and enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes UNESCO-listed Ephesus; the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary spend her final years; the site of the Artemis temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; and the Isabey Mosque.

We call this trip ‘ lazy day out ‘. Swimming in crystal clear water,snorkelling,jumping off the boat, sunbathing and more, we have 4-5 different stop in the fantastic bays of the Gocek 12 islands area

Travel with a small-group tour from Izmir to Ephesus to see the well-preserved ancient Roman ruins and other top attractions. Benefit from the ease of an all-inclusive full-day tour that also goes to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Your guide leads you through the ruins and provides live commentary that illuminates these ancient wonders.

Discover two iconic battle sites in a single day during this double-duty historical tour, which covers the ancient city of Troy and the WWI military site of Gallipoli. Cover thousands of years of history in a single visit as you travel comfortably between sites in an air-conditioned bus. A tasty local lunch is included, along with hotel pickup. Most tours double back to Cannakale, but you’ll save time and continue on to Istanbul.

Ephesus is one of Turkey’s most impressive ancient sites, but many tours only include a whistle-stop visit. This full-day tour from Izmir takes in all the highlights of the archeological site; visits St. John Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary; and includes a delicious Turkish lunch and wine tasting in Sirince village. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Expand your visit in Selçuk to include a day-trip to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.  After pickup from your hotel, enjoy an air-conditioned ride to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. All entry fees are conveniently included. Then, wade through the hot springs and travertines of Pamukkale (cotton castle), before returning to your Selçuk hotel.

Take a full-day tour from Izmir, and explore the natural hot springs of Pamukkale and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people, which allows for a more personalized experience of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the 6th-century Basilica of St. John on a private, 7-hour tour from Kusadasi. This guided tour makes it possible to visit all three sites in a single day, with flexibility to customize the duration and order of each stop, lunch, and round-trip transfer from your hotel or cruise port.

Travel back to Roman times with a private tour of one of Turkey’s most impressive ancient cities, Ephesus, and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you explore the UNESCO Word Heritage site. Pose for photos by the grand Library of Celsius; walk through the Great Theatre, where St Paul once preached; and see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After lunch, pay a visit to St John's Basilica and the House of the Virgin Mary.