Private Ephesus Tours from izmir hotels /port or airport(adb)

5.0 (7 reviews) Izmir, Turkey
Duration5h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are coming to Turkey, Istanbul, Izmir, Selcuk or Kusadası by flight or cruise ship, and if you have limited time to visit Ephesus Ancient City and its arround, you may custom design a best customizable Ephesus Private Tour that maximizes your experience.

According to your requests, when you meet with your private licansed tour guide, you may talk about your tour program.Also If you wish,Take advantage of being able to communicate with us to set expectations before your great tour. As being your expert agent and guide, We would like to adjust the schedule, duration, and activities to meet your needs and like to know what you are interested in.

This tour consists of the most important sights of Great Ephesus Tour. it is up to timing or your interest in, you will have some free time for shopping for privatized products in the local area with best quality and the most reasonable price.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Private Driver
  • Professional and Expert English Speaking Private Local Tour Guide
  • Parking Fees
  • We like to offer you local foods as Turkish Traditional Lunch is 15 euro per person as cash (drinks are 3 or 4 euro)
  • Gratuities
  • EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY
  • HOUSE OF MOTHER MARY
  • St. John Church
  • Terrace Houses(Optional)

What to expect

  1. 5m
    Your private driver and expert local professional tour guide will pick you up from the place you specified earlier (airport, hotels or port)
  2. Selcuk
    1h
    After a journey of approximately 1 hour with your private vehicle arranged for you, you arrive at the Selcuk district of Izmir, where there are many places to visit today.
  3. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    We prefer to go firstly upper gate of Ephesus ancient city which can take approximately 1 and a half hours or 2 hours max with visiting to terrace houses museum can take approximately 30 minutes. But Terrace Houses are not recommended for disabled people. It is not suitable for wheelchair users and those who have difficulty climbing stairs. However, the rest of the group can visit the terrace houses museum.
    -Early morning time is the best time to make an Ephesus tour (Walk through history along marble streets lined with extensive ruins from state buildings to public buildings, all highlights.
  4. The House of the Virgin Mary
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    On some busy days, when there are ships in the Kusadasi port, it can be very crowded as all groups visit here first, so you can visit this place in the afternoon as well, and you can decide according to your interest by talking to your guide. So share your interests, likes, and dislikes - it will help me to customize the perfect tour for you. This chapel, today called the Virgin Mary's house, in the same place where the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived her last years. In the Christian world, this is a place of pilgrimage, especially for people belonging to the Catholic sect, and it is a very important place as the Virgin Mary ascended to heaven on August 15th.
  5. The Temple of Artemis
    15m
    Although we can't see much of its remains today, it was chosen as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, as it is one of the largest temples made of entirely marble, dedicated to the goddess of fertility in the ancient world, Artemis.
  6. Selcuk
    45m
    Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Marry's House and Artemis Temple located in Selcuk Town. We might stop for a local restaurant for traditional local organic food. You will have time to visit also some local shops depends on your interest and budget.
  7. Isa Bey Mosque
    5m
    Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most beautiful places in the region because of the fact that this structure, which belongs to Islam, was made by the Turks who came to Selcuk in 1375, and is as flamboyant and large as the other temples and churches.
  8. Basilica of St. John
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the 12 apostles of Jesus, one of the 4 bible writers, St. John, who while the Jesus was crucified, jesus wanted to entrusted his mother to most trustable person, St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus. He lived in Ephesus in his last years and was buried on a hill close to Ephesus due to his will, and later a large church was built where his coffin was in Justinian's time.
  9. Ephesus Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    This important an archaeological museum displays the pieces found in and around the ruins of Ephesus. Recently restorated museum also avaible to visit during our all Ephesus private tours. Beautifull and Great Artemis statues and more foundations from Ephesus Ancient City is exhibited in this museum.
  10. Izmir Province
    1h
    We go back to drop you off where we have took you in the morning.

Meeting and pickup

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Your private guide will be with a sign which is written your name on it. Even if you are able to be late for some reason, your guide is going to be there to take you.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds in Ephesus and the heat. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience in Ephesus. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.

Cancellation policy

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

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