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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Our Ephesus tours are tailored to suit the needs of any traveller. Experienced tour guides will show you the hidden highlights of Ephesus.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
What's included
Meal
Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Beverages
Driver & Guide Tips
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
Entrance fee of Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €
Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
Entrance fee of St. Jean Basilica 6 €
What to expect
Ephesus Ancient City
3h · Admission ticket not included
Ephesus, was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second-largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbor city. And, this giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.
The House of the Virgin Mary
45m · Admission ticket not included
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in a peaceful village setting, offering an authentic taste of Turkish hospitality and cuisine.
Basilica of St. John
45m · Admission ticket not included
St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
Ephesus Terrace Houses
1h · Admission ticket not included
Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick all the customers up from their hotel in Izmir.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
St. Jean basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
