Ephesus Tour with Virgin Mary From Izmir All Inclusive
Description
Begin with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final days. See its sacred fountains and wishing wall with your local guide. Continue to Ephesus, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world and one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Walk along its marble streets and explore the Odeon, State Agora, Curetes Street, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Commercial Agora, and the Great Theatre, which once accommodated approximately 24,000 spectators. Along the way, your guide brings the city to life through stories and insights into its history, architecture, culture, and daily life. After exploring Ephesus, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk and visit local workshops showcasing traditional craftsmanship and regional products. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, before returning to your hotel with your guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tour starts at 8.30 am.
Visit of House of Virgin Mary is located near to Ephesus with your guide during 45 minutes.
Visit Ephesus Ancient City with your guide during 2 hours.
Take a lunch at the town of Selcuk in the local restaurant with open-buffet.
Turn back to Izmir, the travel is 1 hour. Take off all guests to their address.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Izmir hotels Izmir Airbnb address If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The duration of transfers is approximate 1 hour and 30 minutes, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please inform us, if you have a flight at the same day on the turn back to Izmir
- Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
- You will see the Temple of Artemis panoramic.
- If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
Reviews(546)
I went on this wonderful trip to Ephesus with my daughter and a friend, and we all had a truly enjoyable experience. Much of the credit goes to our guide, Alperen, who was both very pleasant and a true professional. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating information with genuine enthusiasm and infectious joy, making the entire visit even more memorable. We would also like to thank our driver for the safe and comfortable journey. We highly recommend this experience!
Headliner Mother Mary house which was primary place for me. However we arrived at end of day and given 14 minutes. Very disappointed. Heavy emphasis on ruins spending hours there. Rest of time tourist traps such as art place
Ekim was an amazing tour guide and knew so many interesting details about each part of the tour
We truly appreciate your kind words. It’s wonderful to know the tour was both enjoyable and informative, and we hope to welcome you again with Gezenthi Travel Agency.
Extraordinary experience. One of the best archaeological visits we have done comparable to Petra. And that is thanks to Erman, an extraordinary guide who not only knows the history very well but knows how to tell it so that you enjoy it and speaks perfect Spanish.
Agradecemos sinceramente sus palabras y su valoración. Es un placer saber que se lleva un recuerdo tan especial de la visita. Esperamos volver a recibirle con Agencia de Viaje Gezenthi.
Everything perfect. The guide (Erman Uslu) explained everything to us in detail, with great kindness and patience. Everything went as planned. The driver was also very kind and professional. Thank you for the experience.
Nos alegra saber que todo salió según lo previsto y que disfrutaron de una atención amable, profesional y detallada durante la experiencia. Agradecemos sinceramente sus palabras y esperamos volver a recibirles en futuras experiencias con Agencia de Viaje Gezenthi.
Great experience with our guide Ekim👏
Thank you so much! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with Ekim. We hope to welcome you again soon! Gezenthi Travel Agency
★★★★★ Outstanding Ephesus Tour Experience We had an excellent experience on this tour. Our guide, Alperen Uğur, was outstanding—professional, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. His explanations were clear, engaging, and full of historical and cultural insights. He brought the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary to life with fascinating stories and detailed context, making every stop meaningful and memorable. Alperen was also very friendly, patient, and attentive to everyone in the group. He maintained a great pace throughout the day and was always happy to answer questions, making the experience enjoyable from start to finish. A special thanks as well to our driver, Yang (Turkish pronunciation), who drove safely and smoothly throughout the trip. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and we felt well taken care of during every transfer. The itinerary was well organized, with just the right amount of time at each location. Everything ran efficiently without feeling rushed. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Izmir/Ephesus area. Many thanks to Alperen, Yang, and the entire team for making this such a memorable day!
We sincerely appreciate your detailed review and are delighted that you enjoyed the organization, transportation, and overall quality of the experience. It is wonderful to know that the historical and cultural explanations made your visit both meaningful and memorable. We hope to welcome you again on another journey with Gezenthi Travel Agency.
Due to time constraints, I wanted to visit Ephesus as a point, so I applied for a tour. The fact that you can get a Spanish guide is another reason why we chose this tour company. Our guide, Erman Uslu, was fluent in both English and Spanish and the explanation was very polite and easy to understand. They answered my questions carefully. I was very happy to go to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, which I had long wanted. Thank you very much.
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From minute 1 Erman Uslu got in touch with us, resolved our doubts, explained the sites properly and in the end helped us with tips for our trip. It is our first time booking this type of tour and without a doubt it has been a very good experience.
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que recibieron una comunicación clara desde el inicio, que todas sus dudas fueron resueltas y que la excursión cumplió sus expectativas. Gracias por elegir Gezenthi Travel Agency.
Very professional guide and driver, the guide especially, speaking several languages, including Italian, made us feel at ease. Ephesus was illustrated with precision. The lunch was high quality and abundant.
Grazie per la vostra recensione. Siamo lieti che vi siate sentiti accolti e accompagnati con attenzione durante tutta la giornata, e che abbiate apprezzato sia la visita sia il pranzo. Saremo felici di farvi scoprire altri luoghi speciali insieme a Gezenthi Travel Agency.
