Ephesus Day Tour from Izmir with Lunch

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Izmir, Turkey

8 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Reaching Ephesus and its surrounding historical sites from Izmir can be challenging without arranging your own transportation. Leave the logistics to a guided day trip that combines the ancient city with the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Learn about the region’s Hellenistic, Roman, and early Christian history from your guide, with transportation and lunch arranged for a more convenient visit.

Ephesus guided tour brings its Hellenistic and Roman history to life
Virgin Mary’s House and Temple of Artemis add key historical sites
Lunch included gives you an easy break during the full-day tour
Izmir transportation simplifies the journey to and from Ephesus

What's Included

Lunch
Parking Fees
Fuel surcharge
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees

Personal expenses
Entrance fee for the Terrace Houses
Gratuities
Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels in Izmir and from the port of Izmir.

Start time
.7:30 am

Itinerary

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Temple of Artemis

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sirince

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 143 reviews

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Wonderful day in Ephesus...

Thomas_B, Apr 2026

Wonderful day in Ephesus and Sirince. Our guide Nizam - as well as the bus driver - did a great job! Very recommandable tour!

A truly great day

plubarsky, Apr 2025

Besides getting the history our guide, Nizam, made it so fun. He's very witty and really knowledgeable about Ephesus. I've been on a ton on f tours and the guide can make or break your experience. Ephesus was amazing and a must see. If you can get Nizam count yourself lucky.

Ephesus Tour

John_B, Oct 2024

Nazim was excellent. Very knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend. The rug weaving school and the leather shop were added highlights to the amazing Ephesus tour.

I loved the trip to Marys...

amyossman, Oct 2024

I loved the trip to Marys House as well as Ephesus. So much meaning and history in each place. Mel, my guide, was knowledgeable and funny and pointed out things I would not have otherwise known. Not having to worry about driving was a big plus and the lunch was nice as well. Trips to the carpet making and small village were also memorable and things I would not have done without being on this tour. Thanks Mel!

Worse experience

gabriel, Oct 2024

The worse ever The guide seen to had a bad day , didn’t explained, the way it should’ve be Apparently he only wanted to finish’s early

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Brenda_G, Sep 2024

Walking through the streets of Ephesus. Guide spoke perfect English. Explained many things. Pace was great.

Canceled after pick-up time...

Eric_R, May 2024

My tour was canceled by the operator and I was notified after the pick-up time on the day of the tour.

Our guide was amazing! I...

Kelly_O, May 2024

Our guide was amazing! I don’t remember his name, but throughout the whole tour he was amazing, very knowledgeable about all the places we visited, and he was very funny too! It was a fun experience over all!