Ephesus Full-Day Guided Tour from Marmaris
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit the Temple of Artemis ruins
- See the House of Virgin Mary
- Discover the Library of Celsus
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Marmaris or Icmeler
- Guided tour of Ephesus archaeological site
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: We have hotel pickup service for all hotels in Marmaris & İcmeler
Pass by: It will take around 3 hours to drive to Selcuk from Marmaris where we have the rermains of the city of Ephesus. We will also serve breakfast (lunch box) in the during the drive.
Upon our arrival we will have a short comfortbreak and then as a group we will enter the ancient city of Ephesus. You will have 2 hours guided tour in Ephesus.
After the ancient city of Ephesus, we will visit a local restaurant in town Selcuk, where we will have an open buffet lunch.
After the lunch our tour guide will offer you 2 different options. 1) House of Virgin Mary 2) Archeological Museum in town Selcuk. According to you personal interest, you can visit ONE OF THESE places.
After the lunch our tour guide will offer you 2 different options. 1) House of Virgin Mary 2) Archeological Museum in town Selcuk. According to you personal interest, you can visit ONE OF THESE places.
At the end of the day we will have another comfortable drive to Marmaris.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language
- Confirm the pickup location and time in Marmaris or Icmeler
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with approximately 6 hours of travel time
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle to stay hydrated
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning ancient ruins
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Amazing guide, Hamam-like car ride
We did the full day guided tour to Ephesus and overall had a brilliant experience. Our guide, Nur, was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly very passionate about what she does. I mainly went because my better half wanted to visit, but even I ended up completely drawn into the fascinating history and stories throughout the day. The visit to the ceramic factory and the house of Virgin Mary were fine. The lunch was also surprisingly decent and very much appreciated after the long day. The only downside (and unfortunately quite a memorable one!!) was the car journey. We spent 6 hours travelling in the car, and there seemed to be an issue with the heating near the seats behind the driver. Us and another couple were absolutely boiling for most of the journey. It was genuinely hotter inside the car than outside. I’d hate to imagine what that would feel like during peak summer. That said, aside from the transport issue, everything else was excellent and very well organised. Nur in particular really made the experience worthwhile.
Amazing tourguide, Hamam-like car ride
We did the full day guided tour to Ephesus and overall had a brilliant experience. Our guide, Nur, was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly very passionate about what she does. I mainly went because my better half wanted to visit, but even I ended up completely drawn into the fascinating history and stories throughout the day. The lunch was also surprisingly decent and very much appreciated after the long day. The only downside (and unfortunately quite a memorable one!!) was the car journey. We spent 6 hours travelling in the car, and there seemed to be an issue with the heating near the seats behind the driver. Us and another couple were absolutely boiling for most of the journey. It was genuinely hotter inside the car than outside. I’d hate to imagine what that would feel like during peak summer. That said, aside from the transport issue, everything else was excellent and very well organised. Nur in particular really made the experience worthwhile.
Very good guide.
The guide was very good, the ancient city was very interesting and lunch was nice. However, the van drive was quite warm and a little uncomfortable.
Tour guide was lovely
Nur was an amazing tour guide & very knowledgeable! Thank you so much for a wonderful day. I would suggest a better breakfast & lunch but otherwise a great time was had.
Wonderful day spent at Ephesus.
Nur was a fantastic tour guide! Professional, informative and passionate about Ephesus and its history.