Ephesus Private Day
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Overview
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through the marble streets of Ephesus, and admire the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses near the Library of Celsus. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the historic İsa Bey Mosque, each representing a different chapter of the region’s classical, Christian, and Islamic heritage.
Pause for lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk before continuing your journey. With personalized guidance, separate driver and guide, and the freedom to explore at an unhurried pace, this private tour offers a deeper and more refined experience of the wider Ephesus area.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Tour Guide
- Private Transport
- Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals)
Not included
- Lunch and Drinks
- Ephesus Entry Fee
- Virgin Mary House entry fee
- Tips
- Terrace House Entry Fee
- St. Jean Basilic entry fee
- Tempel of Artemis
- Ephesus Museum entry fee
Itinerary
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1
Izmir
Take all guests from their hotel and continue to Selcuk for visit.
15 min Admission free -
2
The House of the Virgin Mary
Visiting the Virgin Mary House
45 min Admission not included -
3
Ephesus Ancient City
Visiting Ephesus Ancient City
2h Admission not included -
4
Basilica of St. John
Visiting Basilica of and Tomb of St. Jean
45 min Admission not included -
5
Ephesus Terrace Houses
This is a location within the ancient city of Ephesus. Adjacent to the library of Celsus, this marvelous elite houses are very well preserved.
20 min Admission not included -
6
Selcuk
Take our lunch at the place at the local restaurant
1h Admission free -
7
The Temple of Artemis
Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remain of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.
20 min Admission free -
8
Grotto of the Seven Sleepers
It is both a Christian and Muslim legend. Seven young people, denying the Pagan ways and loyal to One God belief, escaped from Pagan King and sleep for a few centuries.
20 min Admission free -
9
Isa Bey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
30 min Admission free -
10
Izmir
Come back to Izmir, and take off all guests to their hotel.
1h Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
We will pick up all our guests from their own location.
Schedule
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
It was the greatest experience I’ve had in Turkey, Alperen the tour guy was SUPERB, he exceeded my expectations, nice, clear English, and very well knowledgeable of all the information regarding the tour. I’m really happy, it made our experience a memorable one. Great company, I really recommend them.
Great friendly guide! Knowledgeable and passionate! Perfect English.
We spent the day with Ekim (and a driver with an immaculate Mercedes van) and explored Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Amazing. The historic and cultural significance of these sites is almost overwhelming but Ekim shared stories, facts, and anecdotes that made what we saw relatable and very memorable. We weren’t rushed. We had a hundred questions and he answered them all. We could take it all in and we ended the day truly inspired. Ekim is a professional. He’s courteous, friendly, very knowledgeable, and a great photographer too! Ask for Ekim to show you Ephesus!
We had a wonderful day touring with Erman Uslu. We have been lucky enough to have traveled widely and the good tour guides like Erman always stick out. He is very personable and his knowledge of all the places we visited was extensive. His deep touring experiences showed in everything we did. We were able to move at the pace that suited us best and could pause for detailed explanation where needed. His lunch location choice was excellent. We would highly recommend Erman for tours of any size in Turkey.
Amazing tour and Alphie was a great tour guide! He made sure we were able to visit all the historical sites and take the best pictures. Totally recommend!
Erman was a wonderful guide who lead the tour at the perfect pace and gave interesting information along the way. We would highly recommend this tour
- The pick up was on time - The seats in minibus clean and comfortable - Erman (tourist guide) asked in every point for questions and additional doubts - Food was okkeysh - we had 2 stops in different shop: ceramic and local farmers one. They were not aggressive trying to sell their products whatever it takes. A good chance for local community to sponsor their economy and traditions. 5 stars , expectation exceeded. We also received advise on restaurants and food in Izmir.
10/10 Alperen made the excursion so wonderful. It was essentially like having an extension or our friend group hangout with us, but also with a wealth of knowledge. From the moment he picked us up, he emphasized that this was our day and we had control of the schedule of events. We were picked up in a nice private vehicle and throughout the drive there he informed us of the history of the country and tied it into the actual walk through of ephesus . The best guide we have ever had across all of our travels (and we travel a lot)
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