Tour to Ephesus from Izmir

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This 6-hour excursion from Izmir includes a detailed tour of the ancient city of Ephesus.

Tour overview

Ephesus Tour From Izmir, This 6-hour excursion from Izmir includes a detailed tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. Visit the Temple of Artemis, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Heracles Gate with your tour guide.

  • Visit the Artemis Temple, the Celsius Library, the Hadrianus Temple, and the Heracles Gate.
  • Your guide’s discourse will teach you about Ephesus’ history.
  • Lunch is included as part of the package.
  • Pickup and drop-off at the hotel.
Ephesus Tour From Izmir
Ephesus Tour From Izmir
Ephesus Tour From Izmir

Tour itinerary

Expect prompt pickup at 8 a.m. at your Izmir hotel. In a comfortable tour vehicle, travel to the ancient city of Ephesus, located about 37 miles (60km) away. 

Once there, disembark for a tour of the city’s major sights, accompanied by your guide’s informative commentary about Ephesus’ history and what it was like to live in the ancient Roman and Greek eras in Anatolia. You’ll see excavated historical structures such as the Great Theatre, the Arcadian Way, the Scolastica Baths, the Temple of Hadrianus, and more. Visit the site where the 3rd Ecumenical Council was held, the Church of Mary. 

Stop for a lunch buffet at Selcuk village, then visit one of the oldest mosques in the area. Please note: modest dress is required to enter this site of worship. If time allows, you may visit traditional merchants in the area for some souvenir shopping. 

Make the return trip to Izmir for drop-off back at your original departure point.

Gezenthi Travel Agency (Pass By)

Every address originates from Izmir City.

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ancient Ephesus City Visit with your guide.

Selcuk

The House of the Virgin Mary is a Christian pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary recently lived and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967 and ‘unofficially’ certified its legitimacy. Pope John Paul II also paid a visit to the shrine in 1979. In 2006, Pope Benedict XVI visited this memorial. During their visit, they left some presents for this temple, which may be seen.

Izmir

Take a path that leads back to Izmir.

Includes:

  • Tour guide with years of experience.
  • Lunch.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please mention the name and address of your hotel).
  • Transport via private air-conditioned sedan or minivan (depending on group size).
  • Entrance Fee to Ephesus Ancient City.

Excludes:

  • Drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Expenses for personal use.
  • Fees for admission (Terrace House, Virgin Mary House).

Testimonials

The trip to Ephesus was absolutely amazing. The site had been incredibly well-preserved and renovated, and our tour guide was both informative and entertaining. We were never rushed and had plenty of time to appreciate the fascinating history that surrounded us. The food we had was delicious, and the visit to the pottery workshop and exhibition was the perfect way to end the excursion. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable adventure.

Beckett

Lisa

The tour was fascinating. Erman, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and spoke excellent English.

Lemay

Jessica

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Tour highlights

  • You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the experience's local time.
  • This experience needs a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not fulfilled, you will be offered a new date/experience or a full refund.

Important details

Point of convergence:

Pickup details:  All Hotels in Izmir Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Airport Pickup/Drop Off are only offered for Izmir City Center.

Before you go, be aware of the following:

  • When you book, you will receive confirmation.
  • Wheelchair access is available.
  • Accessible for strollers.
  • Infants must sit on the parent's lap.
  • Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available.
  • The surfaces are wheelchair friendly.
  • The majority of passengers are able to participate.
  • A multilingual guide may be used.
  • Passengers on cruise ships must submit the following information when booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
  • The approximate duration of transfers is one and a half hours; the precise duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • If you have a flight that evening, please notify us before you leave.
  • Because you booked a group trip, the tour end times may vary. Please notify us if you have any travel arrangements following the tour.
  • There will be a maximum of 15 people on this tour/activity.
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