This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Isabey Mosque. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.
A representative will transfer you to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. After a short flight to Izmir (50min), you will be picked up by your guide at the Izmir airport. After you have been welcomed you will drive to the Ephesus to visit historical sites. Your first stop is the House of the Virgin Mary stop the Solmissos Mountains, where it is believed Mary spent her last living days. Should you wish, guests are allowed to pray and light candles.
Then head to Ephesus, enjoying a downhill walk into the ruins of the once glorious Roman city. Explore sites of huge historical significance, including the Bouleuterion, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater.
After breaking for lunch, drive to the site of the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World before flying back to Istanbul.
Then visit a unique mosque which was built with waste material of Artemisian Temple
After the tour we will transfer you to airport. (Transfer in Istanbul is not included)
Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel.
Private Full-day Guided Ephesus Tour from Istanbul lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $450 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyAOabWAmH8Qle1WKp8H+3+A=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMpRKJeTecGLJGwqjgQTuBU=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Outstanding. Mithat was knowledgeable, engaging, and accommodating and we learned so much. Tasty lunch of native cuisine. Transportation was a breeze in a comfortable mini van w AC.
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad Mithat made the day engaging and informative, and that you enjoyed the delicious local lunch and comfortable ride. Hope to see you again soon! 😊
We had an excellent experience from start to finish! Everything was well organized, communication was outstanding, and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history and culture of the area. The tour was informative, enjoyable, and paced perfectly. We truly appreciated the personal attention and professionalism throughout the day. This was one of the highlights of our trip, and we highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a memorable and high-quality tour experience. Thank you for making our visit so special!
Thank you for this lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the smooth organization, the perfect pacing, and your guide's passion for the region's history and culture. It means so much that we were a highlight of your trip — hope to see you again soon! 😊
My partner & I enjoyed the tour of Ephesus. The tour guide Ercument was the best, very informative and charming man. The lunch was good, carpet making workshop was very interesting & We added the hamam with massages, which was amazing. Would recommend
We’re so glad you and your partner enjoyed your Ephesus tour with Ercüment! It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated his knowledge and charm, as well as the lunch, carpet workshop, and relaxing hamam experience. Thank you for your kind recommendation — we’d love to welcome you again in the future!
Yoned was an excellant tour guide. Very patient, very knowledgeable, very friendly and accomdating. I would reccomend him to family or friends. Ali the driver is also just as amazing. He got us to our destinations with ease. Cheers to Yoned for am amazing tour....
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Yonet made your tour so enjoyable with his knowledge, patience, and friendliness, and that Ali provided such a smooth and comfortable journey. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your loved ones again soon!
Yonet Huseyin was very informative. My group all booked separately and he made a way so we can all do the tour together. He was very kind. Would definitely recommend him as your tour guide. The tour itself was great.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Yonet brought your group together and made the tour both informative and enjoyable. His kindness and flexibility make a real difference, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Awesome guide. On time. Very flexible to your needs and schedule. Ask for Deniz. Would highly recommend. Great tour all around.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you had a great tour and that Deniz made the experience awesome with his flexibility and punctuality. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to welcome you again on another adventure!
Fantastic tour of Ephesus and wonderful guide! Easy to find/meet up at port and on time return. Very accommodating to our family with 5 kids. Knowledgeable and flexible with us. Highly recommend and I felt like it was very worth it!
Our tour was phenomenal! It was a beautiful day, our tour guide Emine was super knowledgeable about the history of Ephesus and answered any and all questions we had during the tour. The walk through Ephesus was gorgeous and we got to take plenty of photos and experience the wonderful museum on site. The carpet weaving was probably my favorite part, and I got to contribute to a carpet being made! Ending the day with the Turkish bath and massage was absolutely perfect, and I left feeling refreshed and relaxed. The day went seamlessly and I couldn’t recommend this tour enough!!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a phenomenal day exploring Ephesus with Emine. Her knowledge and passion for history truly enhance the experience, and it’s wonderful that you enjoyed every moment—from walking through the ancient city and visiting the museum to contributing to a carpet weaving and ending the day with a relaxing Turkish bath. We’re so glad everything went seamlessly, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
Perfect day trip from cruise liner. Very comfortable air conditioned mini bus. Spent few hours in Ephesus, some time shopping carpets at local markets and the rest of the day at Adaland water park. Our guide Ercument was knowledgeable and interacted very well with our young children. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you had a perfect day trip and enjoyed Ephesus, the local markets, and Adaland. Ercument will be so happy to hear your kind words—he loves making the tours fun for families. Highly appreciate your recommendation!
Our guided tour was the best thing i could have booked for our stop in turkey. We had the best tour guide, Ercument, and he was very knowledgeable about the town and all the sights we were seeing. This tour and guide was well worth the time and money. We would have loved to have stayed longer!
We're so happy your guided tour was the highlight of your Kuşadası stop! Ercument sounds like he was an incredible guide, making your experience well worth it. Thanks for your wonderful review – we hope to see you back in Türkiye soon!
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