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Small Group Tour: Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Isa Bey Mosque, Temple of Artemis, From Izmir
Izmir, Turkey
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a full day exploring the highlights of the Izmir region with an informative guide. Visit the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, the site of the Temple of Artemis, the revered House of Mother Mary and Isa Bey Mosque. Your tour includes lunch, transportation, and entrance fees.
- Full-day tour of Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Isa Bey Mosque, and Temple of Artemis, from Izmir
- Learn about Turkey's ancient history from the guide
- Walk through the ancient cobbled streets of Ephesus
- See Roman ruins, a Christian sacred site, a historic mosque, and more
- Includes lunch, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Transportation by A/C vehicle,
- English speaking professional guiding services,
- Parking fees for the vehicle.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
Pickup from Izmir airport or your hotel in Izmir
What To Expect
Start with morning pickup in Izmir, then drive in a comfortable climate-controlled vehicle to Ephesus.
At its peak between the first and second centuries AD, Ephesus was home to more than 250,000 people. It is considered the most complete Greco-Roman classical city excavation in the world, with many monuments still intact. Your guide takes you on a walking tour of the ancient site and shares informative details about its highlights.
Next up, visit the House of Mother Mary, where the Christian icon is rumored to have lived her final years. See the small sanctuary and a wishing wall along with lush gardens.
Take a break for a lunch of Turkish cuisine, then continue to Isa Bey Mosque where you examine the architecture of the picturesque site.
Learn how Turkish carpets are made during a short demonstration, then make your final stop at the Temple of Artemis, which is a small ruin that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Your tour ends with return to your starting point in Izmir in the late afternoon.
At its peak between the first and second centuries AD, Ephesus was home to more than 250,000 people. It is considered the most complete Greco-Roman classical city excavation in the world, with many monuments still intact. Your guide takes you on a walking tour of the ancient site and shares informative details about its highlights.
Next up, visit the House of Mother Mary, where the Christian icon is rumored to have lived her final years. See the small sanctuary and a wishing wall along with lush gardens.
Take a break for a lunch of Turkish cuisine, then continue to Isa Bey Mosque where you examine the architecture of the picturesque site.
Learn how Turkish carpets are made during a short demonstration, then make your final stop at the Temple of Artemis, which is a small ruin that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Your tour ends with return to your starting point in Izmir in the late afternoon.
Ancient City of Ephesus
8 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult,
- Infant seats available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience 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.
Reviews
4.5
3 reviews
Kayla_S, Oct 2020
Begu was an amazing tour guide. We got picked up straight from the airport and dropped off in time for our flight back. Begu took the time to talk to us about the tings we cared about. He made walking through Ephesus come to life. He made it feel like people like us lived there and gave us a glimpse of their lives! We had a private tour because we were the only ones that booked. Because if this our tour was formed to our interests. While we were in the car Begu took time to teach us about the culture of the Turkish people. I learned about wedding traditions and so much more! Thank you so much for an incredible day! Also our driver was fantastic!
ITAY_S, Oct 2019
a friend of min e and i were visiting istanbul so for this tour and to make it less expensive we took a flight to izmir there we were picked up and drove directly to the temple of Artemis - very interesting and beautifull. then to big part of the tour - ephesus - AMAZING!!!!!
the pther things were less.
the lunch was regular nothing spevail
YunChin_L, May 2016
Superb! Very nice and friendly tour guide.... Have a nice trip....
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