Izmir to Ephesus Day Tour: Experience Ancient Ruins, Including the Temple of Artemis

Embark on a captivating day tour from Izmir to Ephesus and immerse yourself in the ancient ruins, including the renowned Temple of Artemis. Explore the well-preserved Greco-Roman city and indulge in traditional shopping experiences.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Izmir - Starting from Izmir city center area.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Ancient Ephesus City Visit with your guide.
  • Selcuk - Take a lunch at local restaurant with open buffet.
  • The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a magnificent structure dedicated to the Greek goddess…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Entrance fee to Ephesus Ancient City
  • Air-conditioned transport by minivan, minibus, or midibus
  • Lunch included
  • Professional tour guide service
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Travel back in time with this excursion to Ephesus from Izmir. You will tour the vestiges of one of the most surprising ancient cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. We will pick you up at the indicated hotel at 8:00 am and travel in a comfortable minibus to Ephesus, an ancient city located on the Ionia coast. After a trip of an hour and a half, we will…

Location
Izmir
Cancellation Policy

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

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673carmelr
Mar 4, 2026
Perfect day trip to Ephesus and house of Virgin Mary. Excellent tour guide Alphi who was a wealth of knowledge, perfect. - Great full day exploring Ephesus. We visited house of Virgin Mary as an addition- extra fee to pay. Alphi, tour guide,has an amazing amount of knowledge to share- well paced and enough information and free time to explore sites. Fantastic day out.
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Rpinedo
Mar 3, 2026
Recommended 10/10 - Erman is an excellent guide, he knows a lot about the ancient history of Turkey, his Spanish is very good, the explanations are quite good, he is cheerful, honest and has a very good attitude.
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Danielkq7233yo
Mar 3, 2026
History nerd meets perfect tour guide - We had the best time touring Ephesus with Erman. Honestly, couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was the perfect mix of fun and professional — super easy to be around, kept things moving, but also clearly knew his stuff inside out. He made all the historical details come alive instead of just feeling like a stream of dates and ruins. What I really appreciated (as a bit of a history nerd myself) was the depth of his knowledge. I asked a bunch of questions — probably more than the average person — and he handled all of them with such clarity and insight. You can tell he genuinely loves history and isn’t just repeating a script. He made the whole experience engaging, informative, and genuinely memorable. If you’re visiting Ephesus, do yourself a favor and tour it with Erman. You won’t regret it.
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Chinajew
Feb 27, 2026
The ultimate tour to Ephesus - ALPI , our guide made the trip incredibly amazing. His love for history his knowledge and his English made it wonderful
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K4240rqfelipem
Feb 26, 2026
Tour to Ephesus - Excellent guide! Thank you very much Ermanito
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Bill
Feb 25, 2026
Alpi rocked the tour!! - “Alpi” was great!!! Very knowledgeable. You point to a clump of rocks by the side of the road and he can give you the backstory. He loves the Bronze Age and it shows! Communicated well reached out the night before to coordinate. Very proficient in English. The tour itself was great. When I return to places I have been before it usually disappoints the second time, but Ephesus still impresses me! I felt the pickup was a bit early, but I know they are trying to beat traffic both ways. Flexible pick up and drop off options was awesome. Driver watched over the van and bags all day. The lunch was actually good. Driver good and professional. I felt the Mary House “add on” a little steep for what you get but this company did well and I would do it again!
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T2035svlauras
Feb 25, 2026
Excellent Guide to Historic Wonders - Erman Uslu was an excellent guide. Not only for their kindness and customer service but also for constantly passing on all their knowledge which has taught us so much.
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Tourist37734755353
Feb 22, 2026
The trip to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary was truly unforgettable. Everything was perfectly organized. - Everything was absolutely perfect. Alperen is an exceptional tour guide friendly, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable.
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Wander444612
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent, read the book of Revelation - We were 4 on the tour which allowed us to get to know each other and had a great vexperience. Alperen is an excellent guide, he is literally exclopedia of Ephesus.
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Mark
Feb 17, 2026
Highly recommended trip to Ephesus and Temple of Artemis - We really enjoyed our trip to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Our guide, Elpe, was extremely knowledgeable and spent a large amount of the day giving us very useful information. The lunch was very enjoyable and the trips to the ceramic workshop and Turkish delight outlet were an added bonus. We really couldn’t fault the trip.
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From $116
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).