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.
“This half day tour went above and beyond my expectations. Erman was a very knowledgeable guide, the pace was perfect (not too fast or slow) and the museum show was a big highlight for me. As a solo traveller in Türkiye during the low tourist season, I also appreciated that the tour went ahead even…”
Small-group day trip from Izmir to Ephesus plus Meryemana (Virgin Mary House), with guided sights, buffet lunch, and included tickets.
“A perfect way to see the unbelievably well preserved city of Ephesus. Erman was a very friendly guide and had endless knowledge of all the history surrounding these sites. The ride was quick and comfortable and the lunch was very good as well. I highly recommend this tour when in Izmir!”
Izmir small-group day to Ephesus, Artemis, Virgin Mary’s House, and Sirince wine village with pickup and buffet lunch.
“Guide Arshan was very experienced and friendly. The tour was managed very professionally. We loved the experience. The lunch could have been better.”
Ephesus and St. Mary’s House day trip from Izmir: Artemis ruins, pilgrimage stop, and included Turkish lunch with hotel pickup.
“It was a fantastic experience. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave us enough time to explore. Guide was flexible and lunch was great.”
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.
“Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable guide. Professional. Easy going. Picked up on time. Comfortable Mercedes car. We wanted to go to Ephesus only and that’s what we did. Great lunch. No pressure at all to buy”
Ephesus from Izmir in one full day: guided UNESCO ruins, Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, Virgin Mary’s House, plus open-buffet lunch.
Ephesus from Izmir plus the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Sirince wine. Lunch and entry fees included.
Ephesus day tour from Izmir with lunch: Virgin Mary’s House, top ruins with Celsus, optional Terrace Houses, Artemis Temple, and Sirince.
“Besides getting the history our guide, Nizam, made it so fun. He's very witty and really knowledgeable about Ephesus. I've been on a ton on f tours and the guide can make or break your experience. Ephesus was amazing and a must see. If you can get Nizam count yourself lucky.”
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.”
