EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 all-inclusive tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Cruise-friendly guided tour of Ephesus, Mary’s House, and Artemis with entry tickets, A/C transport, and guaranteed on-time return.
“We had family tour with fatima. Excellent organization and tour. Highly recommend- absolutely excellent! Well worth the money and time!”
Kuşadası Port to Ephesus and Mary’s House with skip-the-line ticket handling, air-conditioned pickup, and a traditional carpet-village lunch.
“Our host, Vedat, was simply wonderful! He was extremely patient with our mobility limitations, was very knowledgeable, and his hospitality was a 10/10!”
Private, skip-the-line Ephesus day with Mercedes pickup, expert English guide, included lunch, and optional nearby stops like Mary’s House.
“This tour was excellent and a much better option than the large cruise ship tours. We were picked up in a luxurious Mercedes van, by an English speaking guide and a driver. Both were excellent, and our guide Ahmet may have been the best tour guide we have had in our decades of travel. He…”
Small-group day trip from Izmir to Ephesus plus Meryemana (Virgin Mary House), with guided sights, buffet lunch, and included tickets.
“Ephesus is a great historical city to visit! We had a wonderful, kind and energetic guide leader, Sinem. Whom explained in detail and took us through the different eras of Ephesus. Our driver, Mr. John was a nice gentleman too. Visiting the Virgin Mary house is okay, but not necessary!”
Cruise-friendly guided tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus ruins and the Temple of Artemis, with entry ticket options and port pickup.
“we came on a cruise, and I would recommend for other cruisers who do not want to pay the high cost with their cruise line. After we booked our tour, our port times with the cruise line changed dramatically, but within 10 minutes they accommodated us to a new tour time. Small group, reliable and…”
Private Ephesus and Mary’s House shore excursion from Kusadasi with optional entry tickets, port pickup, and a flexible, guide-led day.
“Here’s the good and bad of this tour. Ephesus: The Good - Ephesus is amazing. Seeing the ruins of the city of the Ephesians in the Bible really brings it to life. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The stop at the house where they believe Jesus mother lived after He…”
A small-group Ephesus tour from Kuşadası with port pickup, pre-paid tickets, free time to wander, and a quick Temple of Artemis photo stop.
“Our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She started our tour at the perfect place to avoid crowds, was able to get us into an interactive museum that she didn't even need to to avoid crowds again, and provided us with so much information about each spot in Ephesus. On the way there, she engaged in…”
Private Kusadasi tour that covers Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Artemis with skip-the-line tickets and traditional lunch.
“Selanay was a fabulous tour guide. She was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this tour and Selanay as your tour guide. The lunch that she took us to was fantastic and delicious. We saw handmade pottery being crafted & handmade Turkish rungs be woven. What priceless souvenirs we will bring home from…”
Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with entrance fees included, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica, and Artemis Temple, with port timing.
“This was a most enlightening tour with an absolutely wonderful and supremely informative tour guide, Füsun. A history buff and former archeology student, she gave us an incredibly robust tour of the Ephesus ruins. We also (at my request) stopped to see how Turkish rugs were made (a fascinating side trip you don’t want to…”
Private Kusadasi tour for $139 covering Ephesus, Mary’s House, St John Basilica, and Artemis Temple with pre-paid tickets and A/C pickup.
“Great guide, great driver great van. Expert guide with lots of interesting topics and could answer all our questions. Very good with kids.”
