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.
“It’s a unique place in the world. Between the ruins and the terraces, the experience is wonderful. Highly recommend”
Izmir small-group day to Ephesus, Artemis, Virgin Mary’s House, and Sirince wine village with pickup and buffet lunch.
“It is a convenient and comprehensive way to get around 3 major sites. As it combines Virgin Mary’s home, Ephesus, Artemis Temple, and Sirince. You certainly pay a significant premium for the convenience of being of a private tour, with a private spacious and comfortable shuttle-bus and a guide. Also this tour includes a lunch…”
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 and Mary’s house was a nice addition. The history of the area is amazing and the guide Merve was very informative and kind”
Private skip-the-line Ephesus tour for cruise days, with port pickup, the Virgin Mary’s House, Terrace Houses, and Artemis included.
“We had Lori is our guide. She was great, very knowledgeable and we had an awesome day with her. Highly recommend booking this private tour.”
Ephesus from Izmir in one full day: guided UNESCO ruins, Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, Virgin Mary’s House, plus open-buffet lunch.
“Our guide Mert was AMAZING! He made everything so interesting and still gave us so much information. The transportation was great, a nice big bus. The lunch buffet was also delicious, not the best but good for what it was. Overall 10/10 experience and I would recommend it to anyone.”
Ephesus from Izmir plus the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Sirince wine. Lunch and entry fees included.
“It was fantastic. The bus ride was comfortable with 14 of us in a mini bus. The visit to Mary's house was very nice. If you have a prayer or a wish then write it down on paper and add it to the prayer wall. We enjoyed the visits in between and after to taste…”
Ephesus day tour from Izmir with lunch: Virgin Mary’s House, top ruins with Celsus, optional Terrace Houses, Artemis Temple, and Sirince.
“The worse ever The guide seen to had a bad day , didn’t explained, the way it should’ve be Apparently he only wanted to finish’s early”
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…”
