Private Tour to Ephesus: Explore Ancient Civilizations and Sirince Village
5.0
16 Ratings
Selcuk
Immerse yourself in the ancient city of Ephesus on a private tour. Discover the rich history and culture of this UNESCO site, explore the vibrant Sirince Village, and enjoy a personalized experience with an experienced guide.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967.
What's Included
  • Private Professional Tour Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • In-Vehicle Air Conditioning
  • Private Minivan
  • Parking Fees Included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All Drinks
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

Receive a tailor-made exploration expereince of the historic city of Ephesus, complete with a flexible itinerary that includes the archaeological site and Sirince Village, complemented by a meal. Trace the paths once walked by the societies of the Hellenistic period and the Roman Empire, which erected majestic temples, libraries, and public spaces, and witness the detailed frescoes that once adorned their domiciles. Delve into the genuine blend of Greek and Turkish heritage and inspect the archaeological remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World.
-Individualized exploration of Ephesus
-Discover a heritage site with a learned tour guide
-Gain insight into the region’s historical narrative and customs
-Options to embark at various times across the day
-Complimentary hotel or harbor transportation

Location
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Sultaniye Mahallesi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeffreydavidt2023
Oct 10, 2023
First Time in Ephesus - The trip was handled by Guray. Guray was very informative throughout the whole tour. He really explained every single part of each place we were currently in. He was also very helpful with taking our pictures, offering first even before we would ask him to. As for the meals, he would make it a point to ask us first what kind of food we are feeling at that specific time before choosing the restaurant he would bring us to. For the trip, I’d say it was very good, but could’ve been better if an additional day was added. Overall an excellent tour!
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Travelhipchick
Oct 7, 2023
The best travel guides in Turkey!! - Just a month ago, Sept 2023, I led a women's retreat for a group of 9. Our focus was to explore the sacred sites through Selçuk and the surrounding areas. Because my husband and I had such a fantastic experience with Apasas Travel back in 2021, they were my immediate go-to for guiding our group this time. Leading up to our retreat they were always communicative. They efficiently tracked our incoming flight so they could provide prompt luxury transport from Izmir Airport to our lodging above Selçuk. Our driver was always friendly, courteous and prompt. The sprinter van was always comfortable and stocked with soft drinks and water. And our guide, Nizam..seriously one of the best tour guides you'll ever meet! He's professional, incredibly knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Our group of 9 women felt so comfortable with him as he guided us from Temple of Apollo, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Aphrodisias over the course of 5 days. I have recommended Apasas to at least four other families who'll be exploring Türkiye soon. And we're already planning our return next year. They will take amazing care of you!
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Deniseku2376bi
Jul 21, 2023
Best decision we made for our journey - We were so lucky to have Gül as our tour guide. She was very welcoming and accomodating; we felt very well taken care of. She brought us through all the attractions without any waiting time (despite the masses that were at Ephesus that day) and has an in-depth knowledge of historical and cultural facts. We can't thank you enough, Gül!
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Mallybos
Jul 3, 2023
Comprehensive tour. - Had a great tour of Ephesus and the Virgin Mary’s house with our tour guide Volcan. We were picked up at our hotel in a comfortable van leading us to our first stop, Mary’s house. Volcan covered all the historical background which led to the veneration of this stop. He showed us all the important highlights of the Ephesus archaeological site, the history, religious evolution from Greek gods, to Roman gods to Christianity. Highly recommend Apsas Travel & Volcan in particular.
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266alh_s
May 26, 2023
Great service and experience @Ephesus - The Travel agency was great! They booked us a private tour the same day we asked for it. We had Mehmet as our tour guide who was the nicest guide we’ve had in Turkey. We recommend this experience 100%
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Jasmine
Aug 22, 2022
Over my expectations - Best guide ever! Honestly over my expectations. Our guide Eyüp TÜCCAR was so good on the story- telling, plus accurate historical informations, that was like living at the ancient age. Ephesus is really a breath taking place in the world that everyone should visit at list once in their lifetime.
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Filippofk7510yw
Aug 9, 2022
A bite of Ephesus - Wonderfull places and very professional tour guide. You can really have an insight of the ancient empires. Highly recommended.
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Lydia
Jul 31, 2022
Brilliant tour of Ephesus! - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gracefully walked us through the ancient phenomenon of Ephesus. My favorite part of the tour was the public bathrooms where patrons would sit side by side! The tour guide made the trip well worth it, even in the 40 degree July heat.
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Jenniferga9894tu
May 7, 2022
Best tour of Ephesus!! - One of the best tours ever!! My tour guide, Isik, was amazing!! She was knowledgeable, fun, and extremely accommodating. She made sure I got to see everything I wanted to see and had answers to all of my questions.It was obvious that she truly cared about my experience. Isik was also my guide the next day for Panakkule and Hieropolis and again I had the most wonderful day! She even had recommendations for dinner restaurants after my tour and her recommendations were spot on to my taste!! This tour definitely enhanced my whole experience in Turkey!! I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends, family and everyone!! If you want a spectacular tour, this is the one to choose!!
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Atremblay1
Jan 20, 2022
Ephesus is more impressive with Apasas Travel - We were undecided when we wanted to tour in Turkey. Thanks to Apasas Travel because of their sincerely and reliable approach that was an amazing experience for us. Ephesus was truly fascinating. Thank you for your interest and kindness.
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