Ephesus Tour with Virgin Mary From Izmir All Inclusive
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258 Ratings
Izmir
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: 1 day learn more
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 open-buffet.
  • Izmir - Turn back to Izmir, the travel is 1 hour. Take off all guests to their address.
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 city was historically a hub for commerce and early Christian religious practices. It stands out as one of the most intact ancient cities and is notable for its rich cultural relics including the Treasure Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, Roman public baths, communal latrines, and the Hercules Gate, making it a gem among Turkey’s tourist attractions.
Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where she spent her final days, complete with sacred springs and a wishing wall. Glimpse the panoramic view of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the classical world.
During the mealtime break, you’ll have the chance to savor the flavors of traditional Turkish dishes. Moreover, there will be opportunities to engage in heritage shopping, whether it’s for jewelry, leather goods, or ceramic ware.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The duration of transfers is approximate 1 hour and 30 minutes, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Please inform us, if you have a flight at the same day on the turn back to Izmir
  • Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
Location
Izmir
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ravi170561
Mar 22, 2024
Brilliant - We had brilliant time in Ephesus tour today. Mr Erman Uslu was our guide. His knowledge of the area, history of Ephesus was great and made us enjoy the trip more. We are so glad that we took time for this tour. It was fun and informative.
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Edwinve7015yc
Mar 22, 2024
Tour Ephesus - Hi, it was really great. Erman was explaining everything very throughly. THANK YOU. Will definetely recommended to family and friends 👍
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Emicheers
Mar 21, 2024
Quality trip! - Ephesus is amazing! Erman is very knowledgeable, his in-depth introductions enriches the experiences. The car is clean and driver is careful. It’s an enjoyable trip!
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I7107jjkatiet
Mar 21, 2024
Incredible - This tour is a special gem! Easily one of the best experiences we've had on our travels in Türkiye so far. Ephesus is amazing and more than worth the detour from Istanbul. Our guide, Erman, was super engaging, knowledgeable and fun. He brought the city to life for us. The schedule was spot on and Erman was flexible and easy going, we never felt rushed taking photos or meandering around the buildings. The food was good, the drive was safe and Mother Mary's house was shady and peaceful in the afternoon. 10/10 recommend!
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Keedend
Mar 21, 2024
Eye opening tour with a journey through history - Our tour of Ephesus was amazing. Our guide, Erman Uslu, has rich knowledge of the site and history of the area. Having his extensive knowledge shared allowed us to enjoy the scenery and experience how this ancient city would have been in the past.
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Anthonyg1939
Mar 21, 2024
Ephesus day trip - It was great to see Ephesus. If felt like living in the ancient world Our guide Erman was very informed, helpful and responsive.
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Butsoh
Mar 17, 2024
Great memories - It’s really amazing ,view,people,everything all so nice.and I highly recommend my tour guide ezgi .she is really nice and professional
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Ilannav2022
Mar 13, 2024
Excellent tour, excellent guide! Can’t recommend enough - If you have any doubts about seeing Ephesus while you’re in or around Izmir, you must book this tour with Gezenthi travel agency - you won’t regret it! We knew from the second our very helpful and communicative tour guide picked us up and we got into a beautiful van with a friendly driver we made the right move to explore Ephesus with this tour for the day. Our tour guide Erman was a real highlight. He has a perfect balance of deep knowledge of the area, friendliness and openness, humor and fun, and being so respectful of our wishes, time, and energy. We can’t imagine having gone to Ephesus on our own knowing how drastically the experience was improved with Erman as our guide. Engin was our excellent driver for the day - never missing a beat. He was professional, friendly, and we felt so safe with him on our very smooth ride! Can’t recommend this tour enough.
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Daytrip28731995991
Mar 13, 2024
The best way to spend a day - An already great was made excellent by the expertise, good nature, and charisma of our guide, Erman. What is a collection of impressive ruins came alive with his vivid descriptions of the history and cultures that shape the story of Ephesus. With the itinerary and transport taken care of, we were free to focus on the incredible experience of our time here together. Erman ensured our every question was answered and need met—he even helped arrange our car to the airport the next day! Truly this tour and our guide were a highlight of our time in Türkiye.
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Jon_w
Mar 12, 2024
Great Tour! - We had a great time on this tour. Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary are incredible and our guide (Erman) was humorous and very knowledgeable about these sites. He also shared a lot of insights about Turkey. He made the trip awesome!
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