Ephesus Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Virgin Mary House

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus on this all-inclusive tour from Izmir. Visit the ruins, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine and enjoy shopping for jewelry, leather, and ceramics.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Izmir - Tour starts at 8.30 am.
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Visit of House of Virgin Mary is located near to Ephesus with your guide during 45 minutes.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Visit Ephesus Ancient City with your guide during 2 hours.
  • Selcuk - Take a lunch at the town of Selcuk in the local restaurant with…
What's Included
  • Guided tour with a professional tour guide
  • Admission to iconic Ephesus Ancient City
  • Visit to the serene Virgin Mary House
  • Comfortable transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Convenient hotel, port, or Izmir Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Delicious lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Ephesus was an ancient city from the Greco-Roman period situated on the coast of Ionia, about three kilometers southwest of what is now Selçuk in the Izmir province of Turkey. The Ephesus excursion covers the archaeological remains of the old city of Ephesus, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nestled next to a lush valley, the…

Location
Izmir
Cancellation Policy

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

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Pilar_c
Jul 2, 2025
Very punctual. The guide... - Very punctual. The guide is very knowledgeable! Very nice place. Thank you because we were the only ones who went to the House of the Virgin Mary… and they were well organized.
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Curiosity40163297267
Jun 24, 2025
Ephesus - Awesome trip, was a small group of us. Our guide Ekim was very knowledgeable about the history and the area and answered all of our questions.
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Lucioantoniop2023
Jun 24, 2025
Nice tour - Very nice guide EKIM with good informartion . We had a stop at a turkish food house that was really good. Ccomdortable transportation.
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Warren
Jun 23, 2025
Hot take on Ephesus - I had a wonderful tour of Ephesus with my guide, Alperen. I came away from this beautiful region with a lot more knowledge of the rich history. The booking process was very easy, with a quick whatsapp introduction to discuss the exact pick up time and expectations. The pick up was prompt, the driver Can, was great and looked after extra bags whilst we were on tour. The main drawcard of course, was Ephesus itself. Alperen knew some hidden spots off my main routes, where not many frequented. His English was perfect and took time to make sure everyone was well looked after. Alperen was also kind enough to take a few photos of guests in front of some beautiful viewpoints. I highly recommend the tour and bring plenty of water - as it was 36°C!
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Dexter_d
Jun 19, 2025
An excellent tour by a knowledgeable guide - An excellent tour guide in Tugba, passionate about her profession and country, she not only gave an overview of our day’s tour but also gave us an overall brief history of Türkiye.
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Mark_s
Jun 18, 2025
Turn back the pages in history with this visit. - What an informative and interesting view of the past! Hard for me to readily envision the quarter million residents who lived, worked & died there so long ago; great narrative by our guide…
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Chiko_s
Jun 16, 2025
Fun and Enjoyable Ephesus Tour - Alpi our tour guide was great. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. They picked us up from our hotel on time. They kept us regularly updated before they arrived. Alpi made sure we beat the crowds. We had a good lunch as part of the tour. We all enjoyed it very much.
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O1137ufsarahf
Jun 5, 2025
A truly remarkable visit to Ephesus! - Visiting Ephesus was an unforgettable experience! The ruins were incredibly well-preserved and rich in history. Our amazing guide, Alperen, brought the ancient city to life with fascinating stories and insights. Walking through the marble streets, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre felt like stepping back in time. We appreciated our friendly and polite driver as well! Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Türkiye!
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Torbenm445
Jun 15, 2025
Impressive historical site, bring max sun protection and be sure also to ask for time to visit the Museum instead of Pottery and - Efes is greath, shopping potery and leather is not mentioned and a waste of time. I would much rater see the collections stored on site in the Museum.
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723ancar
Jun 23, 2025
Beautiful Sights, but Itinerary Felt Rushed - The views were amazing, and we really enjoyed the scenery. However, the schedule felt a bit rushed at times. For example, we were taken to a fashion show, which wasn’t something we were particularly interested in. That time could have been better spent exploring more cultural or historical sights. A bit more flexibility or free time would’ve made the experience even better.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).