EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 small group tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Skip-the-line Ephesus ruins and Virgin Mary House from Kusadasi cruise port, plus lunch. Small group, 5 hours.
“First class. Our Gide Mel was friendly, spoke excellent English, very well informed on her subject and made sure that the group safely made there way through the site.”
Pamukkale from Kusadasi: small-group day to Hierapolis ruins and thermal pools with hotel pickup, lunch, and skip-the-line entry.
“It was an amazing experience guide was very good.. knowledgeable ..comfortable ride we thoroughly enjoyed Thank you..”
Small-group Ephesus tour with hotel pickup, guided ruins, Artemis temple, Virgin Mary’s House, and included lunch—plus cruise-time reliability.
“Eren is a well-informed and lovely tour guide. He takes good care of his people. I would recommend this tour to Ephesus, Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary!”
A small-group Ephesus tour from Kuşadası with port pickup, pre-paid tickets, free time to wander, and a quick Temple of Artemis photo stop.
“Our guide was spectacular!! So personable and incredibly knowledgeable. Best part of our vacation!!!”
Ephesus shore excursions from Kusadasi with skip-the-line entry, a small-group guide, and Temple of Artemis ruins in about 4 hours.
“We enjoyed Seda's enthusiasm and knowledge and could hear her clearly while the van was in going slowly, but once we speeded up the noise of the vehicle made understanding what was being said difficult. Fortunately, Seda was very good at shepherding us through Ephesus and we liked the personal attention to all the information…”
Skip-the-line small-group tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, with photo time and a licensed English guide.
“Our guide, Nilgun, was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions with ease. We are 2 ladies in our 70’s and she remained sensitive to our physical abilities at all times. Our driver was a perfect gentleman, assisting our getting in/out of the van at each stop. Definitely recommend the quality of this tour…”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with the House of the Virgin Mary, Roman ruins, lunch, and Sirince village.
“The guide is very knowledgable and also funny. He explained every important spots in the Ephesus ancient city. Lunch was good too.”
Small-group or private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, skip-the-line ruins, Virgin Mary sites, and Sirince.
“Tour was great. Covered what we wanted to see. The hard sell at the Carpet College was disappointing. Ali was great. His knowledge of the areas we visited was good. Allowed us time to wander and take photos. The small group tour was good- not having to count multiples of people and we were not…”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Selcuk: Virgin Mary house, Celsus Library, theater, Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque, with lunch.
“I was advised to go with a guide to visit Ephesus which is what led me to choose this tour. The guide I ended up with was pleasant and knowledgeable. The site itself is magnificent. In retrospect, I also would like to have had more time to explore on my own, and also to visit…”
Small-group day trip from Izmir to Ephesus and Meryemana, plus Sirince fruit wine and included lunch. Clear pace, big sights.
“Great tour and excellent tour guide. Food was very enjoyable and great flavor. Guide kept the mood alive and with so many details we mostly enjoyed.”
