İzmir to Selcuk Full-Day Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour

5 to 7 hours (approx.)
Max People : 12
Apr 01’ - Nov 30'
Min Age : 5+
Pickup: İzmir / Kuşadası Hotels and Ports

Overview

Our PRIVATE Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it’s our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area. This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets. You can always customize your tour with your private guide.

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus on a private day trip from Izmir or Kusadasi. See highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site including the Temple of Artemis,The Grand Theatre, and The Library of Celsus. Stop at the House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, and Temple of Artemis, all located near Ephesus. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Discover Ephesus on a private tour
Explore the highlights of the UNESCO-listed site
Round-trip hotel transportation included
A private guide and vehicle ensure a personalized experience

Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed local tour guide and the comfort of your private vehicle.

Departure & Return Location

İzmir Center & Kuşadası Hotels/Ports

Departure Time

09:00 Local Time

Price Includes

Professional Local Tour Guide (English )
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private Tour
Transport by Luxury Private Vehicle
All Parking Fees and Taxes

Price Excludes

Food and drinks
Entrance FeesPer Person 65 € ( Tickets are pre-purchased to skip the lines. )
Delicious Local Lunch( Per person 15 € )
Gratuities

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
According to the new regulations in Turkey, the ministry of transport requires all passengers' full names as on passport, passport numbers and nationality
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

What to Expect

After morning pickup at the Kusadasi cruise ship port, Izmir Airport, or your Izmir or Kusadasi hotel, travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus. Considered a top example of an ancient Roman city, the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus provide a glimpse of an important commercial center during the Roman Empire. The wealthy class of Ephesus lived in the Terrace Houses, which retain evidence of mosaics, frescoes, and early central heating systems. Your guide also shares other important buildings including the Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, the great theater, and Celsus library. After Ephesus, check out the House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian and Muslim shrine located nearby. Legend says that Saint John brought the Virgin Mary to this stone house at the end of her life, making it a Christian pilgrimage site since the fifth century. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, where the early Christian saint may have been buried, and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your tour includes a stop for a traditional Turkish lunch, and ends with return to your starting point.