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.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(1079 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
44utkarshp
May 26, 2026
Great experience - Great tour! Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and the experience was very smooth. Highly recommend
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Raphaelp323
May 26, 2026
The best tour! - Alpi is, by far, the best tour guide i had in many years of traveling around the world doing this day tours. I highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
B8252ffdavido
May 26, 2026
Well organised ephesus trip - We found our tour guide, Alpi, super educated and verbose in English. He not only explained well, but also allowed flexibility for us to rest in the city centre when we needed. Overall, it made the day trip to Ephesus a memorable one :)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Fredcovan
May 20, 2026
The tour rwas wonderful. The driver instilled confidence in my guide was helpful beyond words. - My Guide Reman Uslu was intelligent, friendly and helpful. Aside from all of the information he gave me about Ephesus, it’s history, archaeological, and architectural facts, He was also personally helpful to me, helping me with arranging transportation and helping me with my iPhone. I would recommend him as a guide, and I will recommend him as a guide if any of my friends come to Izmir.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Saltaireman
May 20, 2026
The best historic guided tour you'll ever do! - This is an unbelievable experience. Was thinking about going alone and having audio commentary, but this is so much better.Erman's knowledge is so deep. Explains everything clearly (totally fluent in English) and answers every question thoughtfully too. Highly recommend it. Check weather forecast- was fine for us and only rained in the minibus onthe way back. Wear good walking shoes - some of the paths will be slippery if it's been raining and take something to drink. USB and C charging points on the minibus which picks you up at or near your hotel. It's a long day - include the lunch (plenty suitable for vegetarians like me) and Virgin Mary House experience - but absolutely worth it, especially starting from the top gate and walking down rather than the other way around.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Chrisjg92
May 19, 2026
Great Ephesus Day Tour - Great well organized tour. German was an entertaining and knowledgeable guide, and was very helpful with anything needed throughout the day. Definitely recommend
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mobile57356154657
May 18, 2026
Just fantastic - I visited Ephesus on Christmas Day. It was a magical experience. We departed at the agreed time from Izmir and throughout the route the Alperen gave us plenty of historical information, curiosities and even advice for our trip in Turkey. We were just two people and all along the way the guide was just fantastic. The best thing to end the day was the visit to the house of the Virgin Mary, which for me on Christmas day was even more valuable. Thank you! The trip without the Alperen would not have been the same!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Goran
May 17, 2026
Nice Ephesus tour - Wonderful tour, I enjoyed it. Alperen was the perfect guide; he gave us a lot of historical and fun stuff about the building and inhabitants. He is also eloquent and such an entertainer. Thanks a lot. Of sightseeing, I personally think it is a must-do thing when visiting this part of Turkey.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
R2863tlcarlosm
May 16, 2026
Ephesus tour - It was a fantastic experience. Very well organized. The guide, Erman Uslu, who accompanied us on this visit, was extremely competent. I highly recommend it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Marialz7428ue
May 16, 2026
A wonderful day in Ephesus - Really liked the guide, Erman Uslu. Affable, attentive, well-spoken in English, knows a lot and is a pleasure to listen to. Everything was organized perfectly - on time, in a comfortable bus.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $115
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).