EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 9 city tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Guided day trip from Izmir to Ephesus: Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Artemis, House of Mary, lunch, and smooth transport in 9 hours.
“It was a great trip! Really recommend the tour guide. We saw a lot of places, the guide told very well about all of them. I truly recommend!”
Cruise-friendly Ephesus highlight tour with a licensed guide: Ephesus ruins, Virgin Mary House, and Artemis Temple, with transport included.
“The tour was awesome!! Our tour guide Memo was so knowledgeable, patient and helpful throughout the entire tour which made the experience truly memorable.”
A long, early day from Bodrum to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, with A/C transport, lunch, and extra shopping stops.
“Great tour round Ephesus. But the unannounced stops for hard sell of jewellery and Turkish delight were not appreciated All the dallying and diversions meant we didn't get back till 9pm after a 6.30am start. Ephesus is literally 170km from Bodrum.”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with hotel pickup: House of the Virgin Mary, ancient ruins, Temple of Artemis, and lunch.
“This trip was great! I was worried that we would feel rushed through all 3 sites, but that was not the case. Our guide, Utku, was amazing and gave us such a great history lesson! The Ephesus site is beautiful and huge with a lot to see. Utku also did a great job at leaving…”
A small-group, guided run to Ephesus and Meryemana in Kusadasi, with hotel or port pickup and air-conditioned transport.
“Excellent service and very reliable, so professional and absolutely flawless transport. İyi bir sezon ve bol başarılar dilerim.”
Guided cruise-style tour of UNESCO Ephesus plus Artemis ruins and Selçuk, with pickup, water, and included entrance fees for a low $45.
“Was a very well designed tour. Meltem Yuruk was always there for me at the phone and in a few days we saw so many places. Hassam the BEST amazing tour guide..very on time transportation service.”
Private half-day Ephesus tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with a licensed guide, hotel/port pickup, and key stops like Celsus Library.
“Absolutely fantastic guide. All kinds of extras because he was so accommodating. Besides Ephesus, we had a fantastic lunch, a visit to a 15 century mosque and the Temple of Artemis. We had both the guide and the car to ourselves. Great experience.”
Four hours in Ephesus and Artemis from Kusadasi, with guided highlights, AC pickup, and skip-the-line ticket help. Tickets cost extra.
“Darae was a wonderful tour guide. She was pleasant and informative. We had a lovely time visiting the ancient city of Ephesus and the house of Mary and temple of Artemis. Lunch was fantastic at the Turkish carpet factory. A great day was had by all.”
A cruise-only private Ephesus tour with skip-the-line entry, a licensed multilingual guide, and key stops like the Virgin Mary’s House.
“My husband, daughter, son and I had a great time on our tour with our guide, Nazmi! He was so friendly and helpful to us throughout the day and we learned so much about the history of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. My husband is in a wheelchair, I use a walker…”
