EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 guided 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.
“Out trip was amazing! I’d definitely recommend it to anyone willing to visit Ephesus! Our guide Alpi was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.”
Ephesus from Izmir in one full day: guided UNESCO ruins, Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, Virgin Mary’s House, plus open-buffet lunch.
“Ephesus is an amazing travel destination, where well-preserved ancient ruins leave visitors in awe. The guide was friendly and professional, adding great value to the journey. The scenery is beautiful, from the ancient theater to the magnificent library, every step is a sight to behold. Strolling through this ancient city feels comfortable and pleasant, as…”
Private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with a guide, air-conditioned vehicle, Temple of Artemis, and Şirince fruit wine tasting.
“We have a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this tour. It is much better than using the shore excursion from the ship. Our tour guide was very good and easy to meet when getting off the ship. Viator is great and we will continue to use them for booking excusions. We did go to…”
A private full-day trip from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and Artemis, with a guided walk, lunch, and pickup.
“Senem was amazing! I had messed up our port, but they really came thru to make sure we had an amazing time. Senem was so informative and really made our tour memorable. 🥰”
Private historian-led Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port with luxury van and included lunch. Tickets for Ephesus sites are extra.
“Oz was an amazing tour guide, very nice and sociable, knew much about the history of Ephesus and Turkey. Made our tour personalized to our interests. Extremely convenient to have a private tour with our own AC van, especially with busy crowds. Felt safe. Overall, great tour.”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with lunch, Virgin Mary House, Temple of Artemis, Sirince village, and skip-the-ticket-line ease.
“This was an absolutely amazing experience for us! The transport was punctual. The guide, Nizam, was the best guide that we have had on tour. He was engaging, interactive, helpful, accommodating, funny and so knowledgeable. He actually made the tour! The sites were impressive with enough photo ops. The lunch was delicious. I would recommend…”
Private guided Ephesus tour from Kusadasi Port: Celsus Library, Great Theater, Artemis Temple, Virgin Mary House, round-trip transfers.
“It was ok but it took longer than planned because they stopped at several commercial stores like the leather shop, pottery and carpet. There was also a planned stop at a small village for food but we asked to skip because we were out of time to board our cruise. Also, for the entrance fees…”
Private half-day from Kusadasi to Ephesus: Artemis Temple, Celsus Library, Mother Mary’s House, and skip-the-line guidance with transfers.
“kann ich nur empfehlen. Jederzeit wieder gerne. Vielen Dank.”
Guided day trip from İzmir to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, St John sights, and Sirince, with lunch and entrance fees extra.
“De gids was erg goed, gaf veel informatie en organiseerde heel goed.”
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…”
