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Discover the fascinating history and architecture of Ephesus on a private tour from Izmir port, airport, or hotel in Izmir.
After a comfortable pick-up from the port or airport, you'll travel in a private vehicle to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Aegean.
During the tour, you'll explore the highlights of the site, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the city's rich history and culture as you stroll through the marble streets and admire the stunning monuments.
The tour also includes a visit to the nearby House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that Mary spent the last years of her life.
At the end of the tour, you'll be taken back to the port or airport, with plenty of time to catch your onward flight or cruise ship.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Pick-up Time For Cruise Guests: may vary depending on your booked tour and ship's docking time, but it's typically scheduled 30-60 minutes after the ship docks. Look out for your tour guide who will be holding a sign with your name on it. Make sure to provide your cruise ship details when booking the tour and inform us in advance if you have any special requirements or need to arrange an alternative pick-up location. The Pick-up Time For Hotel Guests: Usually between 8:00am and 8:30am, but it may vary depending on your specific location. Please make sure to be ready in the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. If you have any special requirements or need to arrange an alternative pick-up location, please inform your us in advance.
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A peristyle house on the corner of Curetes Street and the Marble Road is known as the brothel, because in the excavations, a statue of Priapus with an oversize phallus was found in the house. The statue is now presented in Ephesus Museum. The construction of the building dates to the Trajan (98-117 A.D.) It has two entrances, one from the Marble Road and one from the Curetes Street. It has a hall on the first floor , and on the second floor there are number of small rooms. On the west side of the house there is a reception area with colored mosaics on the floor, symbolizing the four season. The chamber next to it is the bath of the house with an elliptical pool. On the floor of the pool, there is a mosaic describing three women eating and drinking, a waitress standing, a mouse and a cat nibbling crumbs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Arcadian Way
This street is situated between the Harbour Baths and the Ephesus Great Theatre. Entering from the port, traders and sailors would first arrive in this street. So it was designed gorgeous with marbel slabs and colonnades. It was constructed in the Hellenistic Period, but then was restored during the reign of the Emperor Arcadius (395-408 AD.), from whom it takes its present name.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The temple, built in pro-style plan, had eight columns on the short side and thirteen columns on the long side, and four additional columns in front of the cella. At the northern side there was an u-shaped altar, which is now displayed in Izmir museum. It was in the reign of Domitian that an emperor gave permission to built an Emperor Temple; that is the permission to be the 'neocoros' for the first time, which was a great honor for a city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
- PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
- EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
- PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
- EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
- If you are staying in Ozdere hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
- If you are staying in Guzelcamli 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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