Ephesus Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Virgin Mary House

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus on this all-inclusive tour from Izmir. Visit the ruins, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine and enjoy shopping for jewelry, leather, and ceramics.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Izmir - The tour begins at 8:30 am.
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Explore the House of Virgin Mary, located near Ephesus, with your guide for 45 minutes.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Discover the Ephesus Ancient City with your guide for 2 hours.
  • Selcuk - Enjoy lunch in the town of Selcuk at a local restaurant offering an open…
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee of Virgin Mary House
  • Transport by air-conditioned private car or minivan (depend on group size)
  • Hotel/port/Izmir Airport pickup and drop-off (indicate your information)
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus Ancient City
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Ephesus was an ancient city from the Greco-Roman period situated on the coast of Ionia, about three kilometers southwest of what is now Selçuk in the Izmir province of Turkey. The Ephesus excursion covers the archaeological remains of the old city of Ephesus, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nestled next to a lush valley, the…

Location
Izmir
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brandon_a
May 25, 2026
Erman was a great guide.... - Erman was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and led the group at a great pace. The ruins were amazing.
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P8541ihbrandona
May 23, 2026
Great Tour of Ephesus - Erman was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and led the group at a great pace. Ephesus is an amazing site to see.
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Steven_l
May 20, 2026
A “MUST see” tour with an awesome guide! - This was the BEST tour we’ve taken whether in Europe, North America, Asia, or Africa. The sights were very interesting and our guide, Alpi, was the best ever. He is a warm, personable, considerate, funny, gentle, and knowledgeable person whose love and knowledge of his country shines through in a genuine and endearing way. He took good care of our group, shepherding us through Ephesus and the last home of the Virgin Mary. He also has a great understanding of other nations. Alpi is an engaging young man who is happy to talk with you but also willing to give you space and quiet if that’s what you prefer. The trip is a bargain for what you get. Alpi and our driver, Aykut, made it unforgettable!
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Eden
May 18, 2026
Ephesus and Mary’s house tour with Erman - We had an amazing experience on our Ephesus tour, and our tour guide Erman made it even more special. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of the place we visited and explained everything in a very engaging and easy to understand way. He was professional, punctual, and very organized throughout the entire day. He made sure everyone felt comfortable, answered all of our questions patiently, and kept the tour running smoothly without ever making us feel rushed. His positive attitude and friendly personality truly stood out and made the experience memorable. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Erman as your guide!
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394anac
May 17, 2026
Excellent! - I loved the guide! Also in Spanish! Erman made sure to share all the necessary information and address all concerns. It is a very special place, and the information one receives is just as special. The time, the meeting place, the food, the stops, everything is perfectly planned so that one has the best experience.
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Jlamb27613
May 10, 2026
Ephesus with Erman was a wonderful and informative day - We had a great day visiting Ephesus. Erman our tour guide was very personable, informative, and eager to share his knowledge of the history of Ephesus. The site was very crowded with thousands of people visiting from cruise ships that were in port but given the importance of Ephesus it's no surprise that we were not the only ones wanting to see it. The van that took us from Izmir to Ephesus and back was very new and comfortable and the ride smooth and uneventful (thank you to the driver). The tour included a stop at a buffet restaurant for lunch (included in the tour price) - I appreciated that I could just go up and get what I wanted from the buffet line (as opposed to having to order from a menu and wait for it to be served) and the large shady eating area was most welcome after spending 2 hours in the sun at the Ephesus site. We did the optional stop at Mother Mary's House (others on the tour spent the hour in Selcuk) - the house you can visit in 30 seconds - it's literally just a single room that you walk through - but the surrounding park was cool, shady, peaceful, and a fine way to rest and relax for a while.
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Shafagm2017
May 5, 2026
Nicely paced tour - I really liked how our Ephesus tour guide Erman paced us through the full day tour- with just enough information, stories, tasting new things and breaks nobody got tired. Being multilingual he addressed group members in different languages if anyone missed smthing in English, which was pretty cool. Love my day! Looking fwd to booking again through this agency.
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82cesiae
May 5, 2026
Tour Ephesus - It was a very pleasant experience. The place is really beautiful and full of history. The guide explained everything clearly and interestingly, which made the tour even more enriching. In addition, everything was handled on time, which is greatly appreciated.
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Akwildone
Apr 28, 2026
Great tour - Great guide. Fun tour. Lots of info!
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Jos_gilbertom2026
Apr 26, 2026
Totally worth it! - Great experience! And Erman is a Great guide. Unfortunately we couldn’t make it to Artemysse’s temple because of a bicycle’s race that caused roads to be closed.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).