Full-Day Max 10 pax MINI -Group Tour to Ephesus from Izmir
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
No HIDDEN COSTS : Entrance fees, Lunch, Guiding, Transportation are INCLUDED
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Izmir for this 8-hour excursion starting in Izmir and taking you to Ephesus. Trace the steps of Alexander the Great, Caesar or Cicero. See the House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch. Drive back to hotel and drop off .
Small group ensures personal service
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Small-group tour by minibus
Option with Private Tour for your family
Next available dates
What’s included
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
- Professional Licenced Tour guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Meals
Itinerary
- 1
Izmir
Pick up from your hotel in Izmir or cruise terminal.
- 2
House of Virgin Mary
Drive to The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
- 3
Ancient City of Ephesus
We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
- 4
Temple of Artemis
Lunch will be served in a the garden of local Handcraft center.After Lunch our last stop is Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Izmir.
- 5
Clock Tower
Drive back to your hotel through famous Clock Tower in Izmir. Drop off to pick up point. ( Your Hotel or Cruise Terminal )
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Shoes must be removed to enter mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Shoes must be removed to enter mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Pick up from Your Hotel and Izmir Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.
- Notes;
- a) Since all shore excursions involve some walking, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable low-heeled shoes and casual clothes.
- b) sun glasses and hats are recommended,
- c) Cameras are recommended,
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
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From AED 547 per personFree cancellation
