Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir
- 5–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
"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!"
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- entrances
Itinerary
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.
"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."
"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."
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Turkey Private Tours
- 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)
How it compares in İzmir
- Its from-price is 46% above the median of the 148 day trips we list in İzmir.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 148.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About İzmir
İzmir is Turkey's third-largest city, an Aegean port with an old bazaar, a seafront promenade and the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Pergamon within reach.
İzmir, known to the ancient Greeks as Smyrna, lies at the head of a deep gulf on the Aegean coast. Konak Square has an ornate clock tower from 1901 and the small Konak Mosque, and the Kemeraltı bazaar sprawls behind it with workshops, mosques and old caravanserais. The Asansör, a historic lift in the Karataş district, rises to a terrace overlooking the gulf, and a long promenade, the Kordon, runs beside the water.
Top-ranked sights in İzmir: Pergamon (Pergamum), Sardis (Sart), Bergama Asklepion (Pergamon Asclepeion).
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