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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Marinacarmen
Sep 28, 2025
Wonderful tour of Efes - Fantastic tour. Our guide, Alpie, is well spoken, educated on the region, and a happy personality. Highly recommend. 10/10
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Traveller6696
Sep 25, 2025
Brilliant way to see Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s house and Temple of Artemis - Our day with Alpie was brilliant. He gave us so much information about Turkey, Ephesus and the region, he answered all our questions, gave us plenty of time to take photos and explore on our own and kept us moving. He explained everything clearly and brought a really fun vibe to the day. On top of that the lunch was great, really hearty and delicious with a good range of choices. We also loved the stops at the pottery and Turkish Delight places, a lovely way to see local products without pressure to buy (although it was very tempting to do so, even without any pressure). Highly recommend this tour to see Ephesus!
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Goplaces01428899717
Sep 25, 2025
A great day, amazing and well organised - A very interesting tour I can really recommend! The guide is a nice guy who knows his job very well and is always in a good mood. Ephesus is amazing and he makes it very comfortable to go in and be picked up on the other side, no queuing. The lunch was rich and tasteful. So it was a great day over all. Well organised.
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802gavinw
Sep 25, 2025
Ephesus Day trip - I went on a guided tour of Ephesus with Erman, it was incredible and his fantastic knowledge and great humour made for a truly memorable experience! I highly recommend both Erman and this tour to everyone!
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Rebecca
Sep 25, 2025
Highly recommend this tour, - This tour was very good , Erman was very informative and knowledgeable. The pace was good. Lunch had many choices. We were picked up on time.
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J6356zcyolandaa
Sep 24, 2025
Two wonderful guides made our tour special - Our tour was excellent! Armen, who speaks both Spanish and English, was wonderful and friendly. We also had Bilgin as our Spanish guide during our visit in Ephesus, at times he also spoke in French to my husband. Both guides were fantastic and impressed us with their great knowledge of history which really made the experience memorable. Highly recommended !
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C5909ayheatherr
Sep 24, 2025
Great informative tour from a knowledgeable and friendly guide. - Ermsn was highly knowledgeable and very interesting. His descriptions included Greek mythology, religious and cultural references in addition to knowing the history of the region. As a history lover, this was exactly what I was seeking. Moreover, he was extremely friendly and accommodating. We decided that we also wanted to see the house of Virgin Mary and he accommodated us and was very knowledgeable about the religious lore of the building and importance. I would highly recommend Erman for any tour, particularly one involving history. I would love to take another tour from him.
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L1286dpaudreys
Sep 24, 2025
Girls day trip to Ephesus with Erman - Our guide Erman was outstanding – his depth of knowledge about Ephesus and Turkish history reflected years of study and passion for the subject. He explained the city’s different stages and periods with clarity and insight, making the ancient site come alive. Having grown up in Turkey and living near Izmir, he brought both expertise and personal perspective, and his perfect English and personable manner made the tour exceptional. Erman truly made our trip to Ephesus unforgettable.
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39erolb
Sep 22, 2025
Excellent. - Tour guide was very informative. Walked us through history. Me, I got separated, but guide phoned me and we re-connected. Lunch at restaurant excellent buffet. Great tour.
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Firaseldib
Sep 27, 2025
Ephesus guided tour - Alpi was a friendly and informative guide. He was punctual and communicative. The journey was smooth and the organisation was great. The tour was good but i would suggest dropping the pottery and the turkish delight stops. The restaurant wasn't great - open buffet - it would have been better to have fast food or a doner.
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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).