Izmir to Private Ephesus - Artemission Temple-Mother Mary's House
Description
NO HIDDEN COSTS : Entrance fees, Professional licenced tour guide , parking fees, A/C Transportation are included. Private for your family and friends When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES. Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates. There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates.
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Itinerary
Izmir Hotel / Airport / Port DEPARTURE This is a mini private tour for your family and friends Meeting with our tour guide at your hotel lobby or Port or Izmir airport with your name sign at pre-arranged time.
After Greeting, drive to Ephesus. After 50 minutes drive, arrival to Ephesus. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. If you want to add Terrace Houses into your program, you can add by paying the entrance fees
The House of The Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world before drive back to Izmir
After our tour, we will drive back to Izmir. Drop off back to your hotels or port or to airport. The end of our services
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates Cruise guests from Izmir Cruise Terminal Izmir airport at arrival Hotel guests who are staying in the listed hotels
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- NO HIDDEN COSTS : Entrance fees, Professional licenced tour guide , parking fees, A/C Transportation are included.
Reviews(25)
Sites are very interesting, ….and very busy Early start recommended. Our driver was safe and good Our guide informative, pleasant and accommodating.
Hello, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her/him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
This tour is wonderful. We were picked up promptly from the port and transported in a very nice large Mercedes van.Our tour guide Sinan was great. He planned our day so that we could avoid the largest crowds at the tourist sites. He was a very informative guide. We very much enjoyed our excursion.
Dear Julie, Once again, we deeply appreciate your long-standing loyalty and the detailed feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
This experience was amazing! Gorki the Guide was so welcoming, punctual, knowledgeable and flexible! Perfect day to visit Ephesus since there were no cruise ships docked. Highly recommend!!!
Dear Melissa, Thank you again for your loyalty and thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ephesus and will do everything we can to ensure another wonderful travel. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
We loved everything! The wishing wall, and the outdoor chapel space were wonderful! The impromptu visit to the carpet place ended up well for my friend. She got a great piece of art for her future home. Inan was fantastic: so well-informed and knolwedgeable.
Dear Karin, Once again, we deeply appreciate your long-standing loyalty and the detailed feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
This is a reliable company. My son and I booked a private tour to Ephesus. I was clear in wat we wanted, not the usual package. It was arranged only one day before the trip. Good and quick communication in English, fair prices, no hidden costs and no forced sales demonstrations. And last but not least. Our guide Inan made our visit to Ephesus unforgettable! Modern and clean taxi with polite driver.
Dear Margot, We don't know how to thank you enough for your comment. Your feedback is precious and has been proudly share with the entire team. Our colleagues' dedication to our guests is fully rewarded when we received such wonderful comments. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
Oz was a very knowledgeable tour guide and the tour was amazing. The small group size of 8 made it easy to interact and get specialized information and attention. We would highly recommend this tour and this tour company. You won’t regret it!
Hello, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
Great tour guide and driver. Would definitely recommend this tour! They were very well educated on the locations we visited. Considerate of getting us back to the ship on time!
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We loved the whole trip. Our tour guide and driver were outstanding. Our guide managed the timing to each site when the lines were not so long.
Hello, Please rest assured that your kind words have been passed on to the entire Team. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
Great tour by Mustafa. Very knowledgeable, interesting history lessons, wonderful time. Picked up at Port with no problems, very nice comfortable Mercedes van to tour in. Highly recommend this company and this tour guide. Driver was wonderful as well (Andan??), very cautious and professional.
Dear Bob, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
Pinar did an amazing job - She was extremely impressive With her knowledge. She is very passionate about the tour she provided us Her driver Did a great job too
Dear Steve, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team
