Ephesus Private Day

5.0 (19 reviews) Izmir, Turkey
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a private and thoughtfully paced exploration of Ephesus and Selçuk with a dedicated vehicle, professional driver, and licensed guide reserved exclusively for your group. The flexible itinerary allows you to focus on the places that interest you most while experiencing the region in comfort.

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through the marble streets of Ephesus, and admire the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses near the Library of Celsus. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the historic İsa Bey Mosque, each representing a different chapter of the region’s classical, Christian, and Islamic heritage.

Pause for lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk before continuing your journey. With personalized guidance, separate driver and guide, and the freedom to explore at an unhurried pace, this private tour offers a deeper and more refined experience of the wider Ephesus area.

Options

Full day with Minibus Flexible Departure pickup

Minibus
Pickup included

Full day option

Pickup included

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Tour Guide
  • Private Transport
  • Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals)
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Ephesus Entry Fee
  • Virgin Mary House entry fee
  • Tips
  • Terrace House Entry Fee
  • St. Jean Basilic entry fee
  • Tempel of Artemis
  • Ephesus Museum entry fee

What to expect

  1. Izmir
    15m
    Take all guests from their hotel and continue to Selcuk for visit.
  2. The House of the Virgin Mary
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Visiting the Virgin Mary House
  3. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visiting Ephesus Ancient City
  4. Basilica of St. John
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Visiting Basilica of and Tomb of St. Jean
  5. Ephesus Terrace Houses
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    This is a location within the ancient city of Ephesus. Adjacent to the library of Celsus, this marvelous elite houses are very well preserved.
  6. Selcuk
    1h
    Take our lunch at the place at the local restaurant
  7. The Temple of Artemis
    20m
    Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remain of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.
  8. Grotto of the Seven Sleepers
    20m
    It is both a Christian and Muslim legend. Seven young people, denying the Pagan ways and loyal to One God belief, escaped from Pagan King and sleep for a few centuries.
  9. Isa Bey Mosque
    30m
    The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
  10. Izmir
    1h
    Come back to Izmir, and take off all guests to their hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all our guests from their own location.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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