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The Ephesus Small Group Tour From Izmir is a full-day tour that takes you to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and an expert local guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
You will visit the highlights of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Additionally, you will have the chance to see the ruins of the ancient city of Artemis.
After the tour, drop off to your hotel in Izmir.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up time: The exact pick-up time will be provided by us, but it's typically between 7:30-8:00 am, depending on your location in Izmir. Pick-up location: The tour operator will pick you up from your hotel in Izmir or a pre-arranged meeting point. Drop-off location: You will be dropped off at the same location where you were picked up, either your hotel or the pre-arranged meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Isa Bey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Temple of Hadrian
Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D by P. Quintilius and was dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian, who came to visit the city from Athens in 128 A.D The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Curetes Street
It is one of the three main streets of Ephesus between The Hercules Gate till to the Celsus Library.This street took its name from the priests who were called as Curetes later.Their names were written in Prytaneion.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It is one of the three main streets of Ephesus between The Hercules Gate till to the Celsus Library.This street took its name from the priests who were called as Curetes later.Their names were written in Prytaneion.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will be picked-up from your hotel with feeder vehicle. Then you will meet with the our main tour bus at Selcuk.
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Virgin Mary's House entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will be picked-up from your hotel with feeder vehicle. Then you will meet with the our main tour bus at Selcuk.
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Virgin Mary's House entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- If you are staying in Guzelcamli hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
- If you are staying in Ozdere hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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