Archaeology Tours from Istanbul at a glance
- Our pick: Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient Ruins & Dardanelles Ferry, US$ 140 per person (17h, 4.74★ · 158).
- Shortest: Gobekli Tepe and Harran Day Trip from Istanbul, US$ 175 per person (8h–15h, 4.83★ · 12).
- Private option: Göbeklitepe & Karahantepe Archaeology Tour by Plane, US$ 899 per person (16h–18h, 5.00★ · 21).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 140–US$ 1,517 (median US$ 562). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 4 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Archaeology Tours from Istanbul — Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Troy and 2 more
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11 options
Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient Ruins & Dardanelles Ferry Full-day Troy tour from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry crossing, lunch and English guide. Explore Trojan Horse, Temple of Athena, and ancient excavations. Around 12 hours. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.74 (158 reviews) Duration: 17h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Gallipoli and Troy 2-Day Tour: Battlefields & Ruins Two-day guided tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli's WWI battlefields and Troy's ancient city with hotel pickup, accommodation, meals and English-speaking guide. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.88 (179 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 359 per person
Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale: Hot Air Balloon, Ancient Ruins, Thermal Pools Float over Cappadocia at sunrise, walk barefoot on Pamukkale’s travertines, and explore Ephesus with a small group. Includes flights, hotel pickup, and local lunches. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.85 (144 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,459 per person
Göbeklitepe & Karahantepe Archaeology Tour by Plane Fly from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa for a full-day private archaeology tour covering Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe, and sacred Balıklıgöl. Round-trip flights. Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (21 reviews) Duration: 16h–18h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 899 per person
Gobekli Tepe and Harran Day Trip from Istanbul From Istanbul, explore Gobekli Tepe's ancient monolithic pillars and Harran's sacred ruins with a licensed local guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 04:00 to 12:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (12 reviews) Duration: 8h–15h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Gallipoli & Troy 2-Day Tour: WW1 Battlefields & Ruins Two-day guided tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli's WW1 battlefields and Ancient Troy, with overnight stay, local guide and boat trip to landing beaches. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.94 (33 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 472 per person
Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Private Guide to Ancient Ruins Full-day Troy tour from Istanbul with private guide and transportation: walk the legendary city walls, see the Trojan Horse site. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 540 per person
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Temple of Artemis & Ancient Ruins Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus for a full-day guided tour of ancient ruins, visiting the Temple of Artemis and Library of Celsus with flights, lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 04:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 13–90 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 562 per person
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient City & Five Historic Sites Fly from Istanbul to Izmir for a day in Ephesus: the Celsus Library, marble streets, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · AR · DE · RU +6 ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 1,517 per person
Istanbul to Ephesus Private Day Trip: Ruins & Virgin Mary Private day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus with domestic flight, hotel pickup and English-speaking guide: walk downhill through the Magnesia Gate. Mon–Sat · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.89 (19 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 589 per person
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Plane, Ancient Ruins & Wine Village Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus to see the Library of Celsus and Temple of Artemis, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and taste wines in Şirince village. Includes flights, transfers, guide and fees. Every day · 05:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 674 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient Ruins & Dardanelles FerryOur pickPickup offered | US$ 140 per person | 17h | 4.74★ · 158 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Gobekli Tepe and Harran Day Trip from IstanbulShortestGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 175 per person | 8h–15h | 4.83★ · 12 | Every day · Every 30 min, 04:00 to 12:30 | English |
| Göbeklitepe & Karahantepe Archaeology Tour by PlanePrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 899 per person | 16h–18h | 5.00★ · 21 | Every day · 05:00 | English |
| Gallipoli and Troy 2-Day Tour: Battlefields & RuinsPickup offered | US$ 359 per person | 2d | 4.88★ · 179 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale: Hot Air Balloon, Ancient Ruins, Thermal PoolsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 1,459 per person | 4d | 4.85★ · 144 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Gallipoli & Troy 2-Day Tour: WW1 Battlefields & RuinsPickup offered | US$ 472 per person | 2d | 4.94★ · 33 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | English |
| Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Private Guide to Ancient RuinsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 540 per person | 10h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 08:30 | English |
| Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Temple of Artemis & Ancient RuinsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 562 per person | 1d | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 04:30 | English |
| Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient City & Five Historic SitesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,517 per person | 12h–14h | 4.83★ only 6 reviews | Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 08:30 | English, Arabic, German +7 |
| Istanbul to Ephesus Private Day Trip: Ruins & Virgin MaryPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 589 per person | 12h | 4.89★ · 19 | Mon–Sat · 05:30 | English, Spanish, Japanese |
| Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Plane, Ancient Ruins & Wine VillageGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 674 per person | 12h | 4.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 05:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): Göbeklitepe & Karahantepe Archaeology Tour by Plane (US$ 899 per person) · Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Private Guide to Ancient Ruins (US$ 540 per person) · Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient City & Five Historic Sites (US$ 1,517 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Gobekli Tepe and Harran Day Trip from Istanbul (US$ 175 per person) · Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale: Hot Air Balloon, Ancient Ruins, Thermal Pools (US$ 1,459 per person) · Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Temple of Artemis & Ancient Ruins (US$ 562 per person)
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