Ephesus Tour: Explore Ancient City and Christian Sites

Discover Ephesus’ rich history on an 8-hour tour from Izmir. Visit the ancient city, House of Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis with lunch included.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee for the Terrace Houses
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Ephesus stands as a remarkable testament to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian eras. It holds significant importance for Christianity, being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. In just eight hours, you can explore the ancient city, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and see the Temple of Artemis, all with convenient pick-up and drop-off service from Izmir.

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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Reginagl3124xv
Jun 7, 2025
Ephesus tour - Very nice and experienced guide. He took care of us and offer to take pictures in the nicest spots. Very patient and made the tour tailored made for our own pace
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_q1348jz
May 8, 2025
Thank you for the lovely time! - We really enjoyed the trip, the guide Vedat was very nice and helpful, the whole experience definitely exceeded our expectations!
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210timurv
May 8, 2025
Amazing experince - Tour was amazing .Vedat was enjoyable and funny.Exhibition of ceramic and turkish delight. I recommend this tour everyone who wants to enjoy ephesus and other sightseeings.Lunch was amazing too
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W7731bldanielah
May 5, 2025
Perfect. - We really liked the tour Vedat gave us, it was very friendly and organized. He taught us about many important topics of Turkish culture, in addition to the most relevant topics that occurred in Ephesus.
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Chantaldj6913sg
Apr 30, 2025
Isik’s Tour - Isik’s tour was amazing! We had such a wonderful day and so appreciate her sharing her history and knowledge with us!!! We had a great time, learned so much And live Turkey!
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Ginaph1794kl
Apr 30, 2025
A+ experience!!!! - Isik was very knowledgeable and pleasant. This was one of the best tours I have taken. Will definitely recommend this tour to others!
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Soniacm6014ss
Apr 22, 2025
Wonderful experience. - Isik was a wonderful guide. Funny and very smart. The ruins and Ephesus were beautiful and worth visiting. Lots of places to rest and no rushing. Five star experience
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L6110nrchristinek
Apr 22, 2025
Must see in Izmir - We had a wonderful group tour experience to Ephesus. Isik was a knowledgeable and energetic guide. The van was comfortable and air conditioned and the driver was very professional. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend!
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Navigate259301
Apr 22, 2025
Awesome Ephesus - The tour far exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Isik, was so well educated, informative and also FUNNY! We had a great time and learned so much. I especially appreciated the pace and flexibility for our group. I highly recommend Isik for the tour of Ephesus!
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Dreamer05644113041
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent Day Trip - Ishik was the BEST Tourist Guide!! Impeccable English spoken and very nice explaining history….A Beautiful sense of humor and Knowledge…. Thank You!!
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From $127
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).