Daily Ephesus Tour from Izmir – Full-Day Guided Tour from Izmir Port

Key Points:

• This is a personalized full-day small group Ephesus Tour from Izmir with an expert local guide.
• Visit Ancient Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean.
• See the Temple of Artemis; it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Visit the House where the Virgin Mary spent her last days.
• Learn history about the early Christians and Romans from your expert local guide.
• Enjoy typical Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant.

Overview:

Discover the unique beauty of Ephesus on a private, small-group daily tour from Izmir. Visit Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Walk the ancient paths walked by the Virgin Mary, St. John, and St. Paul. See monuments such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, Trajan’s Fountain, the Odeon, and more. Learn the history of early Christians and Romans from your expert local guide. Take photos at the best photo spots. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant. This tour includes round-trip transportation from Izmir Port.

Program:

Meet your guide according to your pick-up time and begin your full-day Ephesus tour from Izmir. The first stop is Ephesus , an archaeological treasure and the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean . In the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome, with over 250,000 citizens. It was at the center of the known world and served as a gateway between East and West. With its huge port, it was also a center of trade in ancient times. Not only was it a wealthy trading city, it was also an impressive city, with even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spending their honeymoons in Ephesus.

It’s also home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus is also well-preserved, and walking its ancient streets amidst beautiful monuments like the ancient world’s third-largest library and the largest Roman theater in Asia gives you the feeling of being a time traveler.

Next; House of the Virgin Mary; a 6th-century AD church located 6 km north of the ruins of Ephesus, built on the foundations of a 1st-century AD house, declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her final days. It is also believed that the Assumption of Mary took place here on August 15th.

After lunch, continue to the Temple of Artemis; the Temple of Artemis, or Artemision, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ancient cult of Artemis was very famous in antiquity, making Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage site. In total, the temple boasts 127 Ionic columns, each 19 meters high. The temple is also considered the oldest bank in the ancient world.

At the end of your daily Ephesus tour from Izmir, we take you back to Izmir Port or your hotel.

Detail

• Season: Every day (All year round)
• Departure Time: 08:30 (approximately)
  ! Customers are strongly advised to reconfirm their departure/pick-up time by calling or emailing the local tour operator at least 24 hours prior to the service.
• Departure point: Izmir Port / Hotels
• End point: Returns to original starting point
• Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
• Service Type: Seated bus (maximum 12 people)

Good to know:

• Please wear comfortable clothes, hat and shoes
• Take your camera with you (without professional equipment)
• There will be approximately 2 miles of walking during the tour

Additional Information:

• Customers must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pick-up time.
• If you cannot find the service you need, please contact our dedicated team to let them know your requirements.
• Don’t forget to get passports for your children, if you have any.
• We ensure your timely return to Izmir Port

Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)
• English

Join our private small-group Ephesus Tour from Izmir and discover ancient ruins, sacred sites, and rich history with a local expert. The tour departs daily from Izmir Port.