Ephesus Private Day
Overview
Enjoy a private and thoughtfully paced exploration of Ephesus and Selçuk with a dedicated vehicle, professional driver, and licensed guide reserved exclusively for your group. The flexible itinerary allows you to focus on the places that interest you most while experiencing the region in comfort.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through the marble streets of Ephesus, and admire the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses near the Library of Celsus. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the historic İsa Bey Mosque, each representing a different chapter of the region’s classical, Christian, and Islamic heritage.
Pause for lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk before continuing your journey. With personalized guidance, separate driver and guide, and the freedom to explore at an unhurried pace, this private tour offers a deeper and more refined experience of the wider Ephesus area.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Private Transport
- Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals)
- Tour Guide
- Lunch and Drinks
- Ephesus Entry Fee
- Virgin Mary House entry fee
- Tips
- Terrace House Entry Fee
- St. Jean Basilic entry fee
- Tempel of Artemis
- Ephesus Museum entry fee
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Izmir
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of St. John
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grotto of the Seven Sleepers
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Isa Bey Mosque
30 minutes 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-12899P48
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Private Transport.
- Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals).
- Tour Guide.
- Lunch and Drinks.
- Ephesus Entry Fee.
- Virgin Mary House entry fee.
- Tips.
- Terrace House Entry Fee.
- St. Jean Basilic entry fee.
- Tempel of Artemis.
- Ephesus Museum entry fee.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private Day is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus Private Day 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
- Pickup and drop-off
- Private Transport
- Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals)
- Tour Guide
- Lunch and Drinks
- Ephesus Entry Fee
- Virgin Mary House entry fee
- Tips
- Terrace House Entry Fee
- St. Jean Basilic entry fee
- Tempel of Artemis
- Ephesus Museum entry fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
