Ephesus Private Tour : Must-See Attractions in Ephesus

Izmir

Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and the driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred for in-depth exploration of Ephesus and surroundings. If you would like start this tour from your hotel in Izmir city center, Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from there and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. The pick up services from Izmir city hotels / airport are available for the guests who booked the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels” or “from-to Izmir Hotels/Airport”.

Bodrum

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. This service is available only for bookings made for the "from-to Bodrum Hotels/Airport" option.

Kusadasi

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. This service is available only for bookings made for the "from-to Kusadasi Hotels" option.

Virgin Mary's House

Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.

Ephesus Terrace Houses

You will be walking from front of Terrace Houses during your tour and your guide will give information about the Terrace Houses of Ephesus Ancient City.

Selcuk

You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

Basilica Of Saint John

You will visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.

İzmir

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Izmir or Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your next flight, if you booked the option of "from-to Izmir Hotels/Airport" or "from-to Istanbul Hotels".

İstanbul

Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Bodrum City

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum Airport for your next flight, if you booked the option of "from-to Bodrum Hotels/Airport".

Kuşadası

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi, if you booked the option of "from-to Kusadasi Hotels".