EPHESUS · PLACE
The Aegean classics.
The 10 izmir tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Ephesus from Izmir with hotel pickup, expert-led ruins, Artemis panoramas, and a Selcuk buffet lunch in a small group.
“It was wonderful, everything was perfect. Both tour guides are excellent persons. They pick me up from the meeting point on time and they give a excellent information about Efeso”
Small-group day trip from Izmir to Ephesus plus Meryemana (Virgin Mary House), with guided sights, buffet lunch, and included tickets.
“Very worthwhile to get a first hand experience of the Turkish history and about the Greek and Roman plus other invaders that shaped Turkey's cultural landscape.”
Izmir small-group day to Ephesus, Artemis, Virgin Mary’s House, and Sirince wine village with pickup and buffet lunch.
“Great experience! We were very lucky it was not a crowded day at the various sites. Guide was great. Did not like the after lunch “carpet/jewelry buying” mandatory stop, wish they let us opt out or be more honest this is included. That shop felt like a scam and did not buy anything there.”
Ephesus and St. Mary’s House day trip from Izmir: Artemis ruins, pilgrimage stop, and included Turkish lunch with hotel pickup.
“Knowledgeable guide, beautiful site. Ephesus is amazing. The other sites were only ok, I think it would be better to have more time at Ephesus.”
Skip the lines and see Ephesus and Mary’s House from Izmir on a small-group day trip with lunch, covered entrances, and photo-ready ruins.
“Ephesus was amazing. Artemus temple isn’t much to see but there are structures from four different time frames all in one shot.”
Private skip-the-line Ephesus tour for cruise days, with port pickup, the Virgin Mary’s House, Terrace Houses, and Artemis included.
“Our guide, Mehmet, and our driver picked my sister and I up at our hotel promptly as planned and was extremely friendly and knowledgable about Ephesus and the other area highlights. Mehmet really listened to what we were interested in seeing and customized our tour accordingly. After the tour we had a pleasant lunch of…”
Ephesus from Izmir in one full day: guided UNESCO ruins, Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, Virgin Mary’s House, plus open-buffet lunch.
“We enjoyed the trip from pick-up to drop-off. Great experience, and knowledgeable guide (Mert), he really made us feel and vision the site. Totally recommend.”
Ephesus from Izmir plus the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Sirince wine. Lunch and entry fees included.
“Nizam is the best guide. He is a really funny guy. He makes the atmosphere during the tour so lively. He is also very informative with his explanation. He keeps his participants engaged. The food was great too. I highly recommend this tour.”
Ephesus day tour from Izmir with lunch: Virgin Mary’s House, top ruins with Celsus, optional Terrace Houses, Artemis Temple, and Sirince.
“Nazim was excellent. Very knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend. The rug weaving school and the leather shop were added highlights to the amazing Ephesus tour.”
Private skip-the-line tour from İzmir or Kuşadası for Ephesus, Mary’s House, Temple of Artemis, and a Selçuk weaving demo.
“It was planned at a last minute private tour trip.Tour company was very responsive and provided all answers very quickly. Driver was very good and guide was well experienced. He had spoke in english very well, explained details about visiting sites very clearly and concisely. I will highly recommend them to all travelers but specifically…”
