Private Tour: SKIP-THE-LINE Ephesus Tour From Izmir Port or Hotel

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Professional licensed tour guide
Pick-up and drop-off from Izmir Port, Airport or Hotel in Izmir
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned van or minibus
One mineral water during the tour

Admission fees to Ephesus (40 €)
Meal & Beverages
Personal expenses such as carpets, mosaics
Gratuities for the tour guide and driver (optional)
Admission fees to House of Virgin Mary (500 TRY)

Overview

Discover the fascinating history and architecture of Ephesus on a private tour from Izmir port, airport, or hotel in Izmir. After a comfortable pick-up from the port or airport, you'll travel in a private vehicle to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Aegean. During the tour, you'll explore the highlights of the site, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the city's rich history and culture as you stroll through the marble streets and admire the stunning monuments. The tour also includes a visit to the nearby House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that Mary spent the last years of her life. At the end of the tour, you'll be taken back to the port or airport, with plenty of time to catch your onward flight or cruise ship. Stores to visit: Carpet Weaving Village Leather Factory

Itinerary

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world.

2 hours
The Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.

30 minutes
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.

1 hour
Isa Bey Mosque

The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.

30 minutes
Brothel

A peristyle house on the corner of Curetes Street and the Marble Road is known as the brothel, because in the excavations, a statue of Priapus with an oversize phallus was found in the house. The statue is now presented in Ephesus Museum. The construction of the building dates to the Trajan (98-117 A.D.) It has two entrances, one from the Marble Road and one from the Curetes Street. It has a hall on the first floor , and on the second floor there are number of small rooms. On the west side of the house there is a reception area with colored mosaics on the floor, symbolizing the four season. The chamber next to it is the bath of the house with an elliptical pool. On the floor of the pool, there is a mosaic describing three women eating and drinking, a waitress standing, a mouse and a cat nibbling crumbs.

10 minutes
Arcadian Way

This street is situated between the Harbour Baths and the Ephesus Great Theatre. Entering from the port, traders and sailors would first arrive in this street. So it was designed gorgeous with marbel slabs and colonnades. It was constructed in the Hellenistic Period, but then was restored during the reign of the Emperor Arcadius (395-408 AD.), from whom it takes its present name.

10 minutes
Temple of Domitian

The temple, built in pro-style plan, had eight columns on the short side and thirteen columns on the long side, and four additional columns in front of the cella. At the northern side there was an u-shaped altar, which is now displayed in Izmir museum. It was in the reign of Domitian that an emperor gave permission to built an Emperor Temple; that is the permission to be the 'neocoros' for the first time, which was a great honor for a city.

10 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 400 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Isabey Mosque is under renovation until June 2024.
Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.

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Private Tour of Ephesus with Ceyda

Published on Nov, 2024

Ephesus, The House of the Virgin Mary and The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus are amazing. Ceyda did such a nice job giving us the highlights of these sites, and was very knowledgeable. Could not have asked for a better guide!

Great trip to Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House and Sirince with Bryan!

Published on Dec, 2023

My wife and I had the pleasure of Bryan leading our tour of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House and Şirince. We also tasted fruit wines, visited a Turkish Rug making facility and a very interesting jewelry store where the owner made the jewelry Brad Pitt and others wore for the movie Troy. He was without a doubt the best tour guide we have ever had. He is very knowledgeable, intelligent, and passionate about the history of these sites and liberally shared his knowledge with us. His recommendations as to what were the most important sites to see were excellent. To note, these sites are something special and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to visit them with Bryan. It was one of the best days I have had in years! The price is very reasonable considering the value we received as we could not have gotten as much out of the day had we done this on our own. If you can get Bryan as your guide to any of the sites in Turkey, consider yourself fortunate as you will certainly be impressed and enjoy the day. We made a new friend with Bryan yesterday and we will be back to spend more time with him and see some of the other sites we missed.

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Published on Jan, 2023

For us was the most favorite part the visit of the Ephesus excavation, it was a great experience to see such kind of monuments earliest centuries

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Private Tour: SKIP-THE-LINE Ephesus Tour From Izmir Port or Hotel | 8 hours to 9 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

Overview

Itinerary

Ancient City of Ephesus

The Temple of Artemis

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Isa Bey Mosque

Brothel

Arcadian Way

Temple of Domitian

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