Walk in the shadows of Gods in the comfort of a private tour from Izmir. Including the ancient city of Ephesus, sacred temple of Artemis, and House of the Virgin Mary, professional guides will recount tales of historical figures such as Mark Antony, Cleopatra, and Alexander the Great, each who walked the very same marble streets. This tour provides the perfect blend of architecture, art, and ancient opulence.

Private, personally guided tour with lunch and site entrance fees included
Hear exotic tales of ancient wonders and history-making wars and heroes
Stops include; Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary
Free hotel transfers to and from Izmir in air-conditioned private vehicles

What's Included

Traditional Turkish Lunch
ENTRANCE FEES ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
Professional guide
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

1/10/2016 - 5/22/2025
Monday - Sunday : 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup details

Pick up from Izmir city center hotels, Izmir cruise port and Izmir Airport.

What To Expect

Izmir

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Izmir

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
At time of booking, passengers must provide hotel name
Private guided tour of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Entrance fees, A/C transportation,and lunch are included in the price.
Terrace houses can be added into the program (additional cost)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

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Totally recommend taking the tour

Ingrid_D, Mar 2024

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and easy going. We went to historical sites , had a fabulous Turkish lunch and he made this experience fun and easy.

Superb private tour of Ephesus, Artemis and Virgin Mary’s house

Milagros_P, Oct 2022

Yavuz, our tour guide exceeded our expectations of a private tour with all his knowledge, professionalism and great attitude. The lunch served was excellent and van that took us around was very comfortable.

Excelent trip

Alvaro_d, Jul 2018

The guide was very helpfull and kind with us, specially with my parents, they do not speak english, so he was very pacient, and the words that he knows in spanish he used them to boost the trip experience for my parents, the lunch was a big lunch and good, in two words great experience.

The guide Melih was excellent. He is...

MdMasudUl_A, Sep 2017

The guide Melih was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and explained every detail. It was a great tour. I recommend this tour

From $129.00

Price varies by group size

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Private Tour from Izmir to Ephesus, Artemission, Virgin Mary House incl. Lunch

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