Full Day Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir Port
Overview
A tour to the ancient city of Ephesus is a highlight of any trip to Turkey. Ancient Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean and the largest open-air museum found in Turkey. Ephesus has more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still have the Marks of Ancient Chariot wheels.
The Great Theatre is where St Paul preached against the Pagans and where Gladiators once engaged in battle. Initially holding 25,000 people, this theatre was built in the Hellenistic period and was renovated by several Roman emperors. Designed for theatrical performances and then later alterations allowed gladiatorial contests to be held here.
The Library of Celsus has been remarkably restored and probably the most photographed place in Ephesus. Also, you might see the Odeon Temple, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Stream baths of scholastic, Marble road, Agora and Temple of Domitian.
After lunch in a local Turkish restaurant, you will continue to the House of Virgin Mary where Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived out her final days here. The church was built on the foundations of that house, and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope lV and Pope John Poul ll. Many visitors on a guided Ephesus tour describe this as an uplifting or Spiritual Experience.
The final place you will visit is the Temple of Artemis one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was built in honour to the goddess of the hunt, and only the foundation and one column remain of this temple which once measured 425 feet long.
Visit Basilica of St John, St.John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus with the Virgin Mary and buried in the southern slope of Ayasoluk Hill.
Climb up to a scenic little village Sirince, dotted with a dollhouse collection of stone and stucco houses. The area was probably settled when Ephesus was abandoned. Today you can see mainly remains from 19th century. The story goes that a group of freed Greek slaves moved here in the 15th century and called the village Çirkince (Ugliness) to deter others from following. The name was changed to the more honest Sirince (Pleasantness) in the 1920s during the founding of the new republic.
The current villagers, who moved here from Salonica during an exchange of populations in 1924, are ardent fruit farmers who also make and sell an interesting assortment of wines. Flavours range from raspberry and peach to the trendier black mulberry and pomegranate.
Highlights
- Discover world famous UNESCO sights of Turkey
- Visit ancient Ephesus the best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean
- Visit the Great Theatre where the Gladiators once fought
- Visit the Temple of Artemis considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- Visit the Library of Celsus which has been remarkably restored and probably the most photographed place in Ephesus.
- Visit St. John Basilica, which took name of the one of the 12 Apostles, where he was buried
- Experience traditional Turkish life in a little mountain village Sirince
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German, French
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePick up available from the Izmir Port. Time of pick-up will be confirmed according to your ship dock time.
Ship to shore “Stress-free” tour guarantee. Get a full refund for non-docking ships or late port arrivals.
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 1 day before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Land transportation by an air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
- All sights mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English speaking guide
- Admission fees to attractions
Exclusions
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Please bring Passport for Children
- In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised
- Amendments are subject to availability and may require a supplement fee
- We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing
- Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the departure time
Traveler reviews
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- Pieter · NL2023-09-23Traveler review
This was one of the best experiences of my life. I highly recommend it!!
- llona · PH2023-09-23Traveler review
The tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was the best person we could have ever asked for. He was very good in keeping us on schedule and was also very knowledgeable and funny. GREETINGS.
- 420roberton · MX2023-09-23Traveler review
my guide was an amazing guide. Accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with her as our guide.
- Tara Browning · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Three words to describe my pleasant experience. Just the BEST!
- P Durand · CA2023-09-23Traveler review
our guide was absolutely incredible! She had tremendous energy and knowledge and even doubled as an incredible photographer :) My wife and I learned so much and had so much fun at both places. Couldn't recommend this tour more!
- Big Love · US2023-09-23Traveler review
We were surprised by how much fun this tour was for the adults as well as the children. The tour was well-paced, with plenty of fun activities to keep the kids interested throughout. Our guide was excellent and brilliant at engaging them, and also knowledgeable. A very good tour which we highly recommend.
- Amron Tyson · SE2023-09-23Traveler review
We really enjoyed this. I wish we'd had more time. I would do this tour again. Thanks.
- Patrick K · US2023-09-23Traveler review
I really enjoyed our private tour with our guide. Our guide was very flexible we enjoyed all of the tour, this tour is excellent highly recommended.
- Janet Goodfellow · US2023-09-23Traveler review
This private tour of Barcelona was, indeed, very interesting. Our guide was very well versed in history. I highly recommend this private tour company.
- Lina · BS2023-09-23Traveler review
Everything went very smoothly from beginning to end thanks in large part to our wonderful guide. It was very good too. RECOMMEND! Very professional LOVED IT!
- Shreya90 · SG2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide took time to explain everything in detail and never rushed us. He was really good with our 8 year old twins and kept them engaged during tour. Would highly recommend him. He also knew how to take amazing pictures!
- Demi · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
This was the best decision. Great knowledge. Learned so much. Very recommend it. Thank you for an amazing experience.
- Tineke · BR2023-09-23Traveler review
Had an amazing Tour!! Tour guide had very interesting stories,very passionated , really amazing time. I really recommend it.
- Helena Shields · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
This tour was even more than we expected. Our guide was truly outstanding. Her knowledge of the history of this tour coupled with her familiarity of the city made the tour special and worth every cent! Thank you very much for everything.
- OTTO · DE2023-09-23Traveler review
This tour was a very pleasant way to spend a morning. This was a great day out, nicely paced, with tour guide. He was very informative and friendly throughout,
- Mick L · US2023-09-23Traveler review
A very good company who know how to look after you.
- Yue · HK2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide was an excellent guide! She made sure we had "tour" time as well as time on our own to explore. She was very knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed. We highly recommend this tour.
- Nancy Valentine · US2023-09-23Traveler review
By far this was my favorite tour company of all the time. Would highly recommend them.
- Val · AU2023-09-23Traveler review
Everything was perfectly coordinated. It was an excellent. Thank you for everything.
- Ronald MAC · US2023-09-23Traveler review
We did this tour today. My guide was the best!! So knowledgeable, funny and just lovely! thanks to our guide! 11/10
- Emma hugh · GB2023-09-21Traveler review
We had an amazing time during this tour! The combination was perfect. It was very interesting! Our guide was energetic, positive person, we had a lot of fun, made great pictures. He also recommended us some good places to eat. All of them turned out to be very good. So he did a good job! it was a long day but it was totally worth it!
- Grace · GB2023-09-21Traveler review
I was recommended to go by many friends. This tour met my expectations and gave me very good insights. Thank you very much.
- KOWALSKI FAMILY · US2023-09-20Traveler review
it was brilliant!! IT WAS A VERY INTERESTING TOUR.
- Maddison · ZA2023-09-20Traveler review
We have been attending many tours and experiences around the world and we must confess that this was one of the best tours we have experienced ever. We loved it mainly. The excellent organisation are main reasons that we highly recommend this tour.
- Jana · US2023-09-20Traveler review
This tour guide should be on the top list. Would highly recommend them.
- Guiseppe L · ES2023-09-19Traveler review
My guide is the BEST Tour Guide you can find in tours. he really knows how to give an excellent tour! thanks.
- Janni G · GB2023-09-19Traveler review
Tour guide was an amazing guide with helpful information and was very engaging. We enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.
- Vgansc21 · AT2023-09-19Traveler review
This was the best tour we have ever been on.
- Antoine · US2023-09-19Traveler review
The tour started on time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gladyatör to answer our questions.
- Carlos · ES2023-09-17Traveler review
Had a fantastic time on this trip. Our tour guide was great. He was very knowledgeable, down to earth and very welcoming. It's nice to have a guide that he happy to go the extra mile to make you trip as good as it can be. Defo recomend this service!
- Mahod · IQ2023-09-17Traveler review
We can't find words to tell … Every second of it was perfect. Thank you this tour company and guide.
- ElaineW · IE2023-09-17Traveler review
Another enjoyable tour with THIS TOUR COMPANY. They kept me entertained throughout the tour. LOVELY TOUR OVERALL.
- JessicRabbit · US2023-09-17Traveler review
This tour was so much fun!! so I highly recommend this tour to anyone. I had a great professional guide. Everything was on time, very organized and informative! Thanks.
- epic_time · US2023-09-16Traveler review
I really enjoyed the service, would highly recommended this professional company and special thanks to our tour guide, she was punctual, friendly and knowledgeable , thanks a lot for this amazing experience.
- K Adras · GR2023-09-16Traveler review
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we loved her company. Highly recommend this day tour.
- 286liend · NL2023-09-16Traveler review
KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE WHO PROVIDED A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND ENSURED THAT EVERYONE HAS ENOUGH TIME TO VISIT SITES AND ENJOY SOME FREE TIME.
- rolex · US2023-09-16Traveler review
<p>The BEST tour we’ve ever had! Learned and enjoyed SO much. Our tour guide made this a 10 stars fantastic tour! We also felt super safe. DONT MISS IT.</p>
- R15 · US2023-09-16Traveler review
We did this trip to this wonderful area and we had a lot of fun! The trip itself was comfortable, nice and always on time. Our guide explained us all very well and his English is perfect! He was really nice and comprehensive with us. I liked this day a lot, and it's the day I enjoyed the most. I highly recommend doing this trip, you will learn a lot, be in contact with nature and know the most beautiful area of that country! Thank you very much.
- Nathaniel · CN2023-09-15Traveler review
I was really looking forward to this tour and ended up being very disappointed. The guide was nice and did a great job of giving us. I do not believe this was worth the cost. Greetings.
- David · FI2023-09-15Traveler review
Five stars for this tour. The tour included an expert guide who was very friendly. This tour allowed us to see the most interesting sights and I have to mention our guide again, she went out of her way to make sure that she looked after us. Thank you so much.
- Andraž and Nika · SE2023-09-14Traveler review
our guide was an EXCELLENT guide! this tour was very special due to the guide's personality. Highly recommend it
- Dee K · US2023-09-02Traveler review
You are in very good and reliable hands with that tour. It was a real pleasure to have the tour. Thank you.
- G Toulle · FR2023-08-31Traveler review
My wife and I both agreed it was one of our best decisions we made by taking this tour. Our tour guide outdid himself; he was knowledgeable and funny. Will recommend!
- Tataina · ES2023-08-30Traveler review
My guide was very patient, informative, helpful, super knowledgable on this walking tour. Made it an interesting & enjoyable learning experience about these wonderful amazing tour.
- Carol · GB2023-08-29Traveler review
I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS TOUR. Would highly recommend this tour. GREETINGS.
- rikki · US2023-08-29Traveler review
THANKS TO OUR GUIDE WE SAW ALL THE TOP PLACES TO VISIT AND MORE. BOOK WITH THEM AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
- Gupta H · GB2023-08-24Traveler review
Had a beautiful and very knowledgeable tour guide. Well she was sooo good. Her knowledge, excitement and looking after her "friends" for the day was the best tour we have done so far. I highly recommend it.
- Dre G · US2023-08-21Traveler review
We booked this tour because friends had recommended it to us. Our guide was great. Thank you.
- Dively · BS2023-08-20Traveler review
VERY GOOD TOUR AND GUIDE
- Kimberly · US2023-08-18Traveler review
Everything was perfectly coordinated and according to what was informed by the tour company. all the staff was very friendly and helpful. They looked always to make us feel great. thank you very much for everything.
- S.Marie · GB2023-06-17Traveler review
<p>Fabulous Ephesus tour and guide who took us to see many great sights.</p>
- Lucas Y · DE2023-06-17Traveler review
<p>A good experience with cutie as our Ephesus tour guide. Very helpful,friendly,fun,on time person n very dedicated to the tour.Detail explanation regarding the tour.Recommended to others. .</p>
- Jonathon Miles · US2023-06-15Traveler review
<p>Our Ephesus guide was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. He kept a smile on our face. we would recommend this tour to everyone.</p>
- F Icarus · GR2023-06-14Traveler review
Steered by a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. Our guide was an outstanding tour leader, enthusiastic and filled with information. Our guide was great and we booked her again for another tour while we were in this city. Thank you so much and we will tell all of our friends about you.
- Deen · DO2023-06-14Traveler review
Another great tour with a professional guide who explains things so well that you actually know about what you are seeing by the time you finish. You get to see the most important sights without wasting your time and WE give this tour 5 stars.
- BanditB10 · US2023-06-13Traveler review
It was so beautiful. Lovely way to spend the day, I would recommend anyone to do this!!
- Brenda C · IE2023-06-13Traveler review
What a great tour! This tour with my husband was just unforgettable. We had an amazing time and the company tended to our every needs. Our tour guide was full of energy and a very positive person, always cracking jokes and making the experience even more interesting. She knows the history, of course since she is the guide, and was able to answer all of our questions.
- Mel (Ohio) · US2023-06-11Traveler review
Our tour guide did a fantastic guide showing us around everything! Very knowledgeable and lively! Thanks.
- jb86cyprus · US2023-06-11Traveler review
<p>Our Ephesus guide was knowledgeable and customized our tour based on our interests. Highly recommend this company!</p>
- Arnold K · DE2023-06-11Traveler review
<p>Great Ephesus trip!! What an amazing trip it was so worth doing, everything was more than our expectations! It was well organised and we were picked up on time. THANKS.</p>
- Jossee R · GB2023-06-07Traveler review
<p>this was our first visit with this tour company. We were extremely pleased with the Ephesus tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. She went out of her way to ensure our visit was a success, even helping my wife find some local shops for gifts she wanted. We definitely recommend this company.</p>
- Amanda · IE2023-06-05Traveler review
MY FAMILY AND I ENJOYED VERY MUCH THIS TOUR. IT WAS EVERYTHING WE EXPECTED. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
- MollieD · CR2023-06-02Traveler review
<p>Our Ephesus guide was accommodating, generous and spent even more time with us than was expected. His English was outstanding and his passion for the museum pieces was contagious. I really good tour and I give it five stars.</p>
- r v A · US2023-05-31Traveler review
Time well spent! the best was our tour guide and without a doubt this was THE BEST TOUR we took. The tour was a complete experience.
- Bob P · US2023-05-31Traveler review
The tour guide was exceptional. He was knowledgeable and had good energy. Obviously has a lot of experience. I cannot think of a single criticism, even a minute one, to share. Highly recommend this tour.
- Y Yin · JP2023-05-27Traveler review
This is a trip and an experience that the family and I definitely will never forget! It was absolutely amazing, the organization was great and definitely worth waking up so early for.
- AaronTS · GB2023-05-27Traveler review
We really enjoyed this tour-even in the rain. GREAT TOUR. .
- Frank j · US2023-05-26Traveler review
Amazing experience with a very knowledgeable guy! Highly recommend this tour and guide.
- Adney · TV2023-05-26Traveler review
<p>It was a great Ephesus trip, we loved it as a family. One day though is not enough and I would like to return again and stay longer.</p>
- elizabethvancleave · BE2023-05-25Traveler review
Our tour was great value. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative plus pleasant at the same time. We enjoyed her wealth of knowledge.
- China Wooo Hooo · BE2023-05-24Traveler review
Our tour guide was an excellent tour guide. She was very informative. Overall excellent tour. She also gives recommendations for us. everything was perfect.
- Andrea C · GB2023-05-24Traveler review
Our tour guide was an amazing tour guide! She is knowledgeable, friendly and funny! We highly recommend this tour and sweet tour guide!!!!!!
- Toronto Jim · CM2023-05-21Traveler review
<p>Excellent Ephesus tour. Thank you to our tour guide for a great time and great information. You will get see and understand the beauty and meaning of these pretty places at a great pace with a friendly guide.</p>
- ALBERTINA01 · NL2023-05-19Traveler review
Our guide was so friendly right from the start. Our guide answered any questions we had and was helpful with anything we needed. All around a great experience! You will not be disappointed.
- John W · US2023-05-19Traveler review
Our guide made this tour fantastic and we all learned from it. Thank you and we will recommend this tour to all of our friends.
- Bryna · IE2023-05-01Traveler review
<p>Our Ephesus tour guide was simply amazing. We really enjoyed because The guide was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend it.</p>