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Private Ephesus Tours from izmir hotels /port or airport(adb)

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| Izmir, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.
5 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

If you are coming to Turkey, Istanbul, Izmir, Selcuk or Kusadası by flight or cruise ship, and if you have limited time to visit Ephesus Ancient City and its arround, you may custom design a best customizable Ephesus Private Tour that maximizes your experience.

According to your requests, when you meet with your private licansed tour guide, you may talk about your tour program.Also If you wish,Take advantage of being able to communicate with us to set expectations before your great tour. As being your expert agent and guide, We would like to adjust the schedule, duration, and activities to meet your needs and like to know what you are interested in.

This tour consists of the most important sights of Great Ephesus Tour. it is up to timing or your interest in, you will have some free time for shopping for privatized products in the local area with best quality and the most reasonable price.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Private Driver
  • Lunch We like to offer you local foods as Turkish Traditional Lunch is 15 euro per person as cash (drinks are 3 or 4 euro)
  • Gratuities
  • EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your private guide will be with a sign which is written your name on it. Even if you are able to be late for some reason, your guide is going to be there to take you.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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İzmir

Your private driver and expert local professional tour guide will pick you up from the place you specified earlier (airport, hotels or port)
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

After a journey of approximately 1 hour with your private vehicle arranged for you, you arrive at the Selcuk district of Izmir, where there are many places to visit today.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

We prefer to go firstly upper gate of Ephesus ancient city which can take approximately 1 and a half hours or 2 hours max with visiting to terrace houses museum can take approximately 30 minutes. But Terrace Houses are not recommended for disabled people. It is not suitable for wheelchair users and those who have difficulty climbing stairs. However, the rest of the group can visit the terrace houses museum. -Early morning time is the best time to make an Ephesus tour (Walk through history along marble streets lined with extensive ruins from state buildings to public buildings, all highlights.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

On some busy days, when there are ships in the Kusadasi port, it can be very crowded as all groups visit here first, so you can visit this place in the afternoon as well, and you can decide according to your interest by talking to your guide. So share your interests, likes, and dislikes - it will help me to customize the perfect tour for you. This chapel, today called the Virgin Mary's house, in the same place where the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived her last years. In the Christian world, this is a place of pilgrimage, especially for people belonging to the Catholic sect, and it is a very important place as the Virgin Mary ascended to heaven on August 15th.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

Although we can't see much of its remains today, it was chosen as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, as it is one of the largest temples made of entirely marble, dedicated to the goddess of fertility in the ancient world, Artemis.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Marry's House and Artemis Temple located in Selcuk Town. We might stop for a local restaurant for traditional local organic food. You will have time to visit also some local shops depends on your interest and budget.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Isa Bey Mosque

Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most beautiful places in the region because of the fact that this structure, which belongs to Islam, was made by the Turks who came to Selcuk in 1375, and is as flamboyant and large as the other temples and churches.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of St. John

One of the 12 apostles of Jesus, one of the 4 bible writers, St. John, who while the Jesus was crucified, jesus wanted to entrusted his mother to most trustable person, St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus. He lived in Ephesus in his last years and was buried on a hill close to Ephesus due to his will, and later a large church was built where his coffin was in Justinian's time.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Museum

This important an archaeological museum displays the pieces found in and around the ruins of Ephesus. Recently restorated museum also avaible to visit during our all Ephesus private tours. Beautifull and Great Artemis statues and more foundations from Ephesus Ancient City is exhibited in this museum.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Izmir Province

We go back to drop you off where we have took you in the morning.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds in Ephesus and the heat. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience in Ephesus. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus Tours from izmir hotels /port or airport(adb)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus Tours from izmir hotels /port or airport(adb)?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional Private Driver.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Professional and Expert English Speaking Private Local Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. We like to offer you local foods as Turkish Traditional Lunch is 15 euro per person as cash (drinks are 3 or 4 euro).
  • Gratuities.
  • EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY.
  • HOUSE OF MOTHER MARY.
  • St. John Church.
  • Terrace Houses(Optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus Tours from izmir hotels /port or airport(adb) is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ephesus Tours from izmir hotels /port or airport(adb) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Private Driver
  • Parking Fees
  • Professional and Expert English Speaking Private Local Tour Guide
  • LunchWe like to offer you local foods as Turkish Traditional Lunch is 15 euro per person as cash (drinks are 3 or 4 euro)
  • Gratuities
  • EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY
  • HOUSE OF MOTHER MARY
  • St. John Church
  • Terrace Houses(Optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds in Ephesus and the heat. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience in Ephesus. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.

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