Would you tell me please, after the drive on the last day of this eleven day tour, from Marmaris to Istanbul, around what time does the coach tour arrive at Istanbul Airport? Would I need to have medical insurance, or is that an option?

I learned from a person, John, who visited Ephesus recently with a tour that going early around 7 am or at the latest 8 am, his tour saw Ephesus before the cruise ship passengers arrived at the site. In other words, once the cruise ship passengers arrived at 10 am there was a sea of people's heads that could be avoided by an early start, arranged with the operators of the Ephesus complex. Would you wish to comment?

11 Days Leisure of Western Turkey

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Start and end in Istanbul

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The tour sites are amazing. Over all everything was very good.
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
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Istanbul
Pergamum
Kusadasi
Marmaris

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Explore Istanbul's Old Town and its historic sites
Visit Gallipoli and pay respects at war memorials
Discover ancient ruins in Ephesus and Pergamum
Tour the Apollo Temple and other ruins in Didyma
Relax in the thermal pools of Pamukkale

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Day 1 WELCOME TO ISTANBUL
Day 2 ISTANBUL
Day 3 Canakkale
Day 4 Pergamon – Kusadasi
Day 5 Ephesus – Kusadasi
Day 6 Priene-Miletos-Didyma
Day 7 Kusadasi free day
Day 8 Pamukkale
Day 9 Marmaris
Day 10 Marmaris
Day 11 Marmaris

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Vince
March 18th, 2025
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The guide Cagri Elmas was great, Aladin the driver was very helpful. The hotels were great. The tour sites are...
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Dear Vincent Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Guide of Ephesus team
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Asked on October 29th, 2024
Would you tell me please, after the drive on the last day of this eleven day tour, from Marmaris to Istanbul, around what time does the coach tour arrive at Istanbul Airport? Would I need to have medical insurance, or is that an option?
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  Jason
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  I learned from a person, John, who visited Ephesus recently with a tour that going early around 7 am or at the latest 8 am, his tour saw Ephesus before the cruise ship passengers arrived at the site. In other words, once the cruise ship passengers arrived at 10 am there was a sea of people's heads that could be avoided by an early start, arranged with the operators of the Ephesus complex. Would you wish to comment?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written October 2024
  In summer time the cruise ships are arriving between 07 to 10 am and untill noon time its crowded. at 7 am ancient city is not open its opening at 8 am. from marmaris to istanbul is about 9 hours by car so arrival time is up to departure time from marmaris.
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  Jason
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  I appreciate your response. Therefore, I should visit Ephesus at the less crowded time, during the afternoon. That will be perhaps warmer, though less over-whelming. That journey information from Marmaris to Istanbul I find helpful.

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