Ephesus Tour
Overview
Step onto the ancient marble streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world and one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, and discover its remarkable history with a professional local guide.
Explore the city’s most impressive landmarks in a logical route, including the Odeon, State Agora, Curetes Street, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Commercial Agora, and the Great Theatre, which once accommodated approximately 24,000 spectators. Along the way, your guide brings Ephesus to life through engaging stories and fascinating insights into its history, architecture, culture, and daily life.
After exploring Ephesus, enjoy lunch and visit selected local workshops to discover traditional craftsmanship and regional products. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, before returning to your hotel accompanied by your guide.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Transport
- Tour Guide
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Ancient City of Ephesus
- Virgin Mary House Entry Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from all Izmir address All airbnb address If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.
What To Expect
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Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Selcuk
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Izmir
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee will pay as cash. 40 EURO
- Virgin Mary House Entrance Fee will pay as cash. 20 EURO
- Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
- You will see the Temple of Artemis panoramic.
- If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate 1 hour, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- If you have an evening flight on the same day, please make sure to inform us beforehand and select a flight departing after 8:00 PM.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Lunch.
- Transport.
- Tour Guide.
- Drinks.
- Personal Expenses.
- Ancient City of Ephesus.
- Virgin Mary House Entry Fee.
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 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ephesus Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus Tour 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Transport
- Tour Guide
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Ancient City of Ephesus
- Virgin Mary House Entry Fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee will pay as cash. 40 EURO
- Virgin Mary House Entrance Fee will pay as cash. 20 EURO
- Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
- You will see the Temple of Artemis panoramic.
- If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate 1 hour, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- If you have an evening flight on the same day, please make sure to inform us beforehand and select a flight departing after 8:00 PM.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
