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eug_niep164
Sep 4, 2026, 6:59:11 AM
Sep 4, 2026, 6:59:11 AM
Thanks to Ibrahim for helping us understand the history behind the monuments of Ephese ! It was a great excursion worth the price !
About Activity
Immerse yourself in history during this full-day tour to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir. See the site where we believe the world’s most famous woman lived at the end of her life, after virgins mary,s house we will visit Ephesus. Deluse yourself in the most well-preserved ancient city in the world. Visit the ruins and stop at places such as the Odeon,the famous library from Celsus,the Bouleterion, the Temple of Hadrian, the Agora, the Bath of Scholastica, and the Great Theater. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and explore the tiny village of Şirince.Transportation from the Kuadasi port or your hotel is provided by our airconditioned busses.
Highlights today will be the library of Celsus,the temple of Artemis and fruit wine tasting in Şirince.
What's Included
Includes
- Professional Turkish and English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Hotel or Cruise pick up and drop off in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- Local Taxes.
- Transportation with A/C and Non Smoking vehicle.
Excludes
- Drinks
- Personal expenses.
- Terrace Houses.
- Tips to driver and tour guide.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5 min drive to Ephesus.
We will carry on with the visit to Temple of Artemis; which is one of the 'Seven Wonders' of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos of Church of St.John and Mosque of İsa Bey from the best angle as well.
Sirince is an old village of ‘Rum’ (Byzantine Greeks) situated on the hills of Selcuk and 7 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace treaty after Turkish National War (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit flavoured wine production; and you will have a free time for some wine tasting.
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. On our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latrines. The visit to a Private House (So-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 170 ₺/person and your guide should be informed beforehand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration of Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, and Arcadiane (Harbour Road).
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Our Ephesus Tour group are max 14 people on each day.
Some of Ephesus Tours has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requireOur Ephesus Tour group are max 14 people on each day.
We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time.
When you book the one of Ephesus Tours the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Operated by Apasas travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Ephesus tour with Gul.
noemisa2026
Jul 22, 2026, 9:35:55 AM
Jul 22, 2026, 9:35:55 AM
Gul and Evian were amazing. Very charismatic and patient. Took us to our spots and explained everything in great detail. I would strongly recommend them for your next trip.
Ephesus small group tour
royb867
May 31, 2026, 10:28:32 AM
May 31, 2026, 10:28:32 AM
Nizam and Ali were a great combo to take us to Ephesus and other areas. Nizam is very knowledgeable and personable with good English speaking skills. We were very happy with them and would highly recommend them to other people.
Incredible experience
cruiseship2019
Apr 8, 2026, 7:28:57 AM
Apr 8, 2026, 7:28:57 AM
We had a brilliant experience on this tour. Our guide, Gul, was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and kind and made everything so interesting. We felt so glad to be in such a small group, and the vehicle transporting us was very comfortable. Lunch was delicious! Highly recommend!
Informative and warm experience!
jessicanL26HY
Mar 26, 2026, 12:14:56 PM
Mar 26, 2026, 12:14:56 PM
We did the all-inclusive 7 hr small group tour from Kusadasi cruise port which included the cost of admission tickets and lunch. We had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Mehmet, who was very kind and knowledgeable. There were 8 of us in total on the tour and we were met promptly at the cruise port with clear communication beforehand. The large van was very comfortable and brought us to see all the historic sites including the house of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and an extra drive by of the Basilica of St. John. Lunch was delicious at a Turkish rug factory and we also had extra stops to sample Turkish Delight and to try out glass blowing! Mehmet really went above and beyond when my young daughter left her newly purchased wooden flute on the van at drop off and they turned around to bring it back to us without any hesitation. Highly recommend!!
So many places!!!
adriannN1264VS
Nov 2, 2025, 7:50:15 AM
Nov 2, 2025, 7:50:15 AM
Erdal and Gul were the best!!! We went to so many places, but it was a very comfortable experience. Our guides were hospitable and attentive to us.
Ephesus experience with the best Guide
allenwD2960LP
Jul 31, 2025, 7:13:05 AM
Jul 31, 2025, 7:13:05 AM
This was a fantastic experience. Gil and er provided a great cultural experience and I would highly recommend the. Thank you guys
A fun day around Ephesus. Saw Home of Mary. Then saw how Turkish rugs were made. It was a fantastic experience.
L1201YWstevej
Apr 30, 2025, 8:17:02 AM
Apr 30, 2025, 8:17:02 AM
Our tour guide Isik, was amazing. I highly recommend her. We learned how to make Turkish rugs. And, the meal was great!!!
Great guide!!
MichelleG1008
Jun 3, 2024, 12:31:09 PM
Jun 3, 2024, 12:31:09 PM
Mel, our guide was amazing. Very professional, knowledgeable and easy going. 👍🏻👍🏻 She pointed out all the important things but allowed us to dictate the speed/length of the tour.
Amazing time.
sophiepE9
May 26, 2024, 6:06:14 AM
May 26, 2024, 6:06:14 AM
It was amazing to see the history about the place! Was a 10/10 experience and our tour guide Gul gave very detailed facts.
Great Tour in Turkey
Ashley_L
Jul 28, 2022, 4:49:00 AM
Jul 28, 2022, 4:49:00 AM
The Celsus Library was breathtaking. It was very well maintained and out tour guide was humorous and informative. The house of the Virgin Mary and learning the history was wonderful to. Have to say we were impressed with this tour and would recommend to others.
Very nice tour
Georgiana_L
Jun 5, 2022, 12:10:08 PM
Jun 5, 2022, 12:10:08 PM
The tour was amazing, the guide was also very nice and knowledgeable, and we had an amazing day, totally recommend!
Amazing experience with this travel agency
leosG9830OC
Jun 19, 2021, 7:55:08 AM
Jun 19, 2021, 7:55:08 AM
Is you want to explore and know everything about Turkey U need to contact this travel Agency. Amazing experience..Highly recommended. Nizam the Tour guide man is The Best, He is really knowledgeable, as well as funny and very friendly. As i said HIGHLY Recommended..more than 5 stars..
Ephesus and Sirince Tours
596alisonk
Jan 24, 2020, 11:19:44 AM
Jan 24, 2020, 11:19:44 AM
Nizam was an excellent guide, not only with a lot of knowledge on the history and archaeology of the ruins and surrounding area, but also with shopping tips and tourism info in Sirince.
Thank you, Memet, for the best tour in Ephesus.
Jorge F
Jun 2, 2026, 10:20:36 AM
Jun 2, 2026, 10:20:36 AM
We booked a private tour for our group of friends and it was excellent. Our guide Memet was the best, he knows a lot, explained everything in detail, and made sure we had the best experience. Thank you very much, Memet!
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