Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir

5.0 (53 reviews) 5–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

"Spend a day exploring Ephesus on this private tour from Izmir. See the Agora, Curetes Street, Hadrian’s Temple, Celsus Library, and the Grand Theater. Visit the Terrace Houses where rich Ephesians once lived, and the House of the Virgin Mary on Bülbül Mountain with amazing views. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant and hear stories from your expert guide. Your guide will have entrance tickets ready, so you can skip the lines and choose the places you want to visit—make the day your own!"

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At a glance

Duration: 5–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Turkey Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: entrances

Itinerary

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours Admission not included

Your guide will meet you in Izmir; there is 1 hour driving to Ephesus area. We will first visit Ephesus (we usually spend about 2 hours there); afterwards, depending on your interests and available time, you can have lunch and then visit other sites in the area: House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John, Ephesus indoor Museum and Terrace Houses.

This is a private tour so you can decide about the itinerary. We do not limit your time for sightseeing. At the end of the tour we will drop you off to Izmir.
The House of the Virgin Mary

45 min Admission not included

"You’ll visit the House believed to be where the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, lived for a time. Our guide will share fascinating details and stories about this sacred place."
The Temple of Artemis

30 min

"You’ll see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Our guide will share its fascinating history—though only one pillar remains today, learning about this magnificent temple helps bring Ephesus’ past to life."

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Yenisehir Akpinar Hotel
Ege Pearl Hotel
Dnc Rezi̇dans
Meva Residence Hotel
Suess Tas Ev
Otel Sungur
Lucid Otel
Hilton Izmir
Gurleyen Butik Otel
Diasos Hotel
Viva La Vita Boutique Hotel Bornova
Wish Motel

and 248 more pickup points

if you are arriving to Izmir port, our guide will be waiting at the pier holding a sign with your name

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 7); please do not forget to bring their id or passport copy as an age proof)