Skip-The-Line Ephesus Private Tour from Izmir Port or Hotel
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the fascinating history and architecture of Ephesus on a private tour from Izmir port, airport, or hotel in Izmir. After a comfortable pick-up from the port or airport, you'll travel in a private vehicle to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Aegean. During the tour, you'll explore the highlights of the site, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the city's rich history and culture as you stroll through the marble streets and admire the stunning monuments. The tour also includes a visit to the nearby House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that Mary spent the last years of her life. At the end of the tour, you'll be taken back to the port or airport, with plenty of time to catch your onward flight or cruise ship. Stores to visit: Carpet Weaving Village Leather Factory
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from Izmir Port, Airport or Hotel in Izmir
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned van or minibus
- One mineral water during the tour
What's not
- Admission fees to Ephesus 40 €
- Meal & Beverages
- Personal expenses such as carpets, mosaics
- Gratuities for the tour guide and driver (optional)
- Admission fees to House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
Itinerary
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world.
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
A peristyle house on the corner of Curetes Street and the Marble Road is known as the brothel, because in the excavations, a statue of Priapus with an oversize phallus was found in the house. The statue is now presented in Ephesus Museum. The construction of the building dates to the Trajan (98-117 A.D.) It has two entrances, one from the Marble Road and one from the Curetes Street. It has a hall on the first floor , and on the second floor there are number of small rooms. On the west side of the house there is a reception area with colored mosaics on the floor, symbolizing the four season. The chamber next to it is the bath of the house with an elliptical pool. On the floor of the pool, there is a mosaic describing three women eating and drinking, a waitress standing, a mouse and a cat nibbling crumbs.
This street is situated between the Harbour Baths and the Ephesus Great Theatre. Entering from the port, traders and sailors would first arrive in this street. So it was designed gorgeous with marbel slabs and colonnades. It was constructed in the Hellenistic Period, but then was restored during the reign of the Emperor Arcadius (395-408 AD.), from whom it takes its present name.
The temple, built in pro-style plan, had eight columns on the short side and thirteen columns on the long side, and four additional columns in front of the cella. At the northern side there was an u-shaped altar, which is now displayed in Izmir museum. It was in the reign of Domitian that an emperor gave permission to built an Emperor Temple; that is the permission to be the 'neocoros' for the first time, which was a great honor for a city.
Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in a peaceful village setting, offering an authentic taste of Turkish hospitality and cuisine.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Turkey Tours Company
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
- PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
- EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
How it compares in İzmir
- Its from-price is 20% 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 57 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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