Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port and Hotels
Overview
Discover Ephesus on a private tour from Izmir Port or your Izmir hotel, with a licensed professional guide and a separate driver. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle reserved for your party.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, explore the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, and stop at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide brings the history and culture of each site to life.
Pickup and drop-off are included, and your pickup time is arranged after booking. For cruise passengers, we coordinate the tour with your ship schedule and guarantee an on-time return. Entrance fees are not included.
What's Included
- Pick-up & Drop-off from address to address
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Professional Tourist Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
- Non-English guide: EUR 50 per person, payable to the guide; English guiding is included
- Tips to guide/driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and drop-off are available from Izmir Port, hotels within our listed pickup area, and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After booking, please provide your pickup location. Cruise passengers should also provide their ship name and arrival and departure times; airport passengers should provide their flight details. We will confirm your exact pickup time after booking. Your guide will meet you with a sign displaying your name. Cruise passengers are guaranteed an on-time return to their ship.Vehicles accommodate a maximum of 15 guests. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat. There is a lunch stop at a carpet production and training centre, followed by a demonstration of traditional Anatolian carpet weaving. Lunch is not included in the tour price and is payable separately.Entrance fees are not included; please bring cash as card terminals may not always be available. English guiding is included. Guiding in another listed language carries an additional fee payable to the guide: EUR 50 per person. Please confirm your requested language and the supplement with us before the tour.
What To Expect
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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port and Hotels?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick-up & Drop-off from address to address.
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver.
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS.
- Professional Tourist Guide.
- Lunch.
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines).
- Non-English guide: EUR 50 per person, payable to the guide; English guiding is included.
- tips to guide/driver.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. 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.
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 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port and Hotels is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port and Hotels 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
- Pick-up & Drop-off from address to address
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Professional Tourist Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
- Non-English guide: EUR 50 per person, payable to the guide; English guiding is included
- Tips to guide/driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
