Ephesus Guided Tour from Izmir
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Ephesus ruins
- Visit the Temple of Artemis
- Discover the House of Virgin Mary
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
- Experience a guided tour with local insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
We have pickup service for all Izmir City Center Hotels, Izmir Airport (Adnan Menderes), and Izmir Cruise Port. After the hotel pick-up, we will start driving to Ephesus.
After the hotel pickup service, we will start driving from İzmir to Ephesus.
The ancient city of Ephesus forms one of the most important and popular attractions in Turkey. It hosts a number of important monuments from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. These monuments include, among others, the Hadrian Temple, the Library of Celsius, the Grand Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Agora and the Latrina
Izmir Ephesus Tour continues with a lunch break at a local restaurant in the area. Relax and enjoy a tasteful open buffet with a variety of choices.
At a close distance from the ancient city of Ephesus, there is another place of interest which is the House of Virgin Mary. Surrounded by a quiet and beautiful landscape, this house was chosen by Virgin Mary to spend her last days there with St. John. This location has enormous interest for the Christian population. Take a chance to admire nature and observe the spectacular setting while you are there.
The ancient city of Ephesus is mostly known for hosting the Temple of Artemis. This temple is listed among the 7 wonders of the ancient world due to its impressive size, design and importance for the area. It was constructed during the Hellenistic period and nowadays, visitors are able to observe and tour around the ruins of the temple.
We will have another 1 hour drive from Selcuk to Izmir and then drop you back to your hotel you will arrive at your hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Confirm your hotel pickup details at least 24 hours in advance.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with moderate walking involved.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Book elsewhere, or bring more money
Despite what the title says, this does NOT include entrance. The mary house is 400 turkish lira and the ephesus site is 40 euro. The tour operator is crowded house tours. The rest of the experience is irrelevant after you find out you're not getting what you paid for.
So much history In one place
The tour was fantastic well worth it . Friendly tour guide well educated on the area and plenty to see.
Great Service at a Reasonable Price
Excursion Mania is an excellent tour company proving prompt responses and high quality tour guides like Muharim (sorry if I mispelled the name).
Ephesus Fantastical Daily Tour
The Ephesus guided tour was fantastic with such a good guide and careful driver. I can definitely say the tour is 5 star I book the tour through Osman who was very helpful and provided all the information Required regarding the tour. Regards Rebecca from UK
Priceless experience
I fully recommend it, the tour was in Spanish, so it was a bonus, thank u Dalin for arrange this unique experience! Take best memories to Mexico from this lovely country and it's people! So grateful to have found this tour.