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This private Ephesus tour from Izmir takes one day, with pick-up at your Izmir hotel and drop-off at the same hotel. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You walk the ancient city from the Upper Gate to the Celsus Library, then visit the Ephesus Museum, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary.
This route suits travelers who already have a base in Izmir and want Ephesus in one guided day, and those who would rather set their own pace inside the site than follow a large group. Because the tour is private, the guide can linger at the Celsus Library or move on early if your group is ready. It is less suited to travelers who plan to spend the day at the beach, since the day is built around the ancient city and the religious sites near Selçuk.
Spring and early autumn suit the open-air ruins best, because most of the Ephesus site is exposed to the sun and midsummer heat is strong. Winter days are cooler and quieter, though some paths can be wet. Izmir Airport is the arrival point for most visitors on this route, and flights are not included in the price. If you arrive by air, send the flight time with your request so the hotel pick-up can be planned around your arrival. An early start helps at the site before the heat builds up.
| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir | 1 day | Private | Ephesus, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary | Travelers with one day in Izmir |
| 9 Days Private Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus and Istanbul | 9 days | Private | Pamukkale, Kuşadası and Ephesus | Travelers building a longer route around the Aegean |
| 10 Days Private Turkey Tour | 10 days | Private | Antalya, Pamukkale, Kuşadası and Ephesus | Those who want Antalya and the Aegean coast together |
| 12 Days Private Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pergamon and Troy | 12 days | Private | Pamukkale, Kuşadası and Ephesus inside a wider Turkey route | Visitors who want Ephesus as part of a full trip |
We quote on request, based on your date and group size. Message +90 544 674 42 28 on WhatsApp with your Izmir hotel and the day you have in mind, and we will send your quote in reply.
Yes. Entrance fees to the museums and sites are part of the price, which covers the Ephesus site and the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk. Tips, optional tours and flights to Izmir are not included.
Yes. The tour is private, so the guide can change the order of the stops, spend more time at the Great Theatre, or leave out the House of the Virgin Mary if your group prefers. Let the guide know your priorities when the day starts.
The Terrace Houses have their own ticket, separate from the main Ephesus entry. Tell us if you want to see them, and we confirm it in your quote, along with the extra time they add to the day.
Lunch with a soft drink and the licensed guide are included. Tips and optional tours are not, so budget for those separately on the day.
Yes, on request. Because the tour is private, the pick-up can move to Selçuk or Kuşadası, including for cruise guests, and the quote reflects the change. Send your hotel or port call time when you ask for a price.
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