EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 tours from 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…”
Full-day Ephesus from Izmir with Mary’s House, Artemis, Sirince village, and included lunch. Smooth transport and standout guides.
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.”
Private Ephesus tour from Izmir or Kusadasi: Mary’s House, marble ruins, Celsus Library, Artemis Temple, plus St John’s Basilica.
Guided day trip from Izmir to Ephesus: Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Artemis, House of Mary, lunch, and smooth transport in 9 hours.
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.”
Ephesus from Izmir in one full day: guided UNESCO ruins, Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, Virgin Mary’s House, plus open-buffet lunch.
Private Ephesus tour with less walking, skip-the-line entry, and hotel or cruise transfers from Kuşadası or İzmir.
