Activity Izmir, Turkey

Ephesus Private Day

5.0 (19 reviews) 8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Gezenthi Travel Agency

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off
Included: Tour Guide
Included: Private Transport
Included: Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals)

Not included

Not included: Lunch and Drinks
Not included: Ephesus Entry Fee
Not included: Virgin Mary House entry fee
Not included: Tips
Not included: Terrace House Entry Fee
Not included: St. Jean Basilic entry fee
Not included: Tempel of Artemis
Not included: Ephesus Museum entry fee

Itinerary

Izmir

15 min

Take all guests from their hotel and continue to Selcuk for visit.
The House of the Virgin Mary

45 min Admission not included

Visiting the Virgin Mary House
Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours Admission not included

Visiting Ephesus Ancient City
Basilica of St. John

45 min Admission not included

Visiting Basilica of and Tomb of St. Jean
Ephesus Terrace Houses

20 min Admission 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.
Selcuk

one hour

Take our lunch at the place at the local restaurant
The Temple of Artemis

20 min

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.
Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

20 min

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.
Isa Bey Mosque

30 min

The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
Izmir

one hour

Come back to Izmir, and take off all guests to their hotel.