• Istanbul - DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for their flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, a private guide and driver will meet them at the arrival terminal exit and drive them to Selcuk town for a full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is available for bookings with the “from-to Istanbul Hotels” option.
• Bodrum City - DEPARTURES FROM BODRUM CRUISE PORT OR HOTELS IN BODRUM: A private guide and driver will meet guests at the reception of their hotel in Bodrum or at the arrival terminal exit of Bodrum Cruise Port. They will then be driven to Selcuk town for a full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Bodrum Port & Hotels’ option.
• Kusadasi - DEPARTURES FROM KUSADASI CRUISE PORT OR HOTELS IN KUSADASI: A private guide and driver will meet guests at the reception of their hotel in Kusadasi or at the arrival terminal exit of Kusadasi Cruise Port. They will then be driven to Selcuk town for a full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Kusadasi Port & Hotels’ option.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was a significant harbor city in the ancient world and is mentioned in the Book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. The Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are other highlights. Visitors will see and explore 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 - At the Ephesus Experience Museum, visitors will travel back in time and immerse themselves in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With an innovative approach, this amazing museum offers a 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 impression. Admission to this museum is free with a ticket to Ephesus Ancient City.
• Ephesus Terrace Houses - During the tour, visitors will walk past the Terrace Houses, and the guide will provide information about these houses in Ephesus Ancient City. (There will not be a visit to this site during the guided tour.)
• Virgin Mary’s House - The first visit of the day will be to the last home of the Virgin Mary. Upon arrival, visitors will be captivated by the natural beauty surrounding the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains, 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council in 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 house’s discovery, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited and prayed there.
• Selcuk - Guests will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for lunch. Afterward, they will experience a traditional handicraft cooperative and receive a lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.
• The Basilica of Saint John - Another tour visit will be to this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation, St. John. According to legend, St. John died in this church after writing the Fourth Gospel, and the Basilica was built by Emperor Justinian over St. John’s burial place.
• Ephesus Archaeological Site - At the end of the tour of Ephesus and its surroundings, guests will be dropped off at the cruise port or their hotel in Kusadasi or Bodrum, depending on their pick-up location. If they booked the ‘from-to Istanbul Hotels’ option, they will be transferred to Izmir Airport for their return flight to Istanbul.
• İstanbul - Upon arrival at the airport in Istanbul, a driver will be waiting to meet guests and transfer them to their hotel. This service is available for bookings with the “from-to Istanbul Hotels” option.

• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Lunch included
• Expert guidance by a licensed professional tour guide
• Skip the lines with guaranteed priority access
• Includes one-way flight ticket from Istanbul to Izmir (Istanbul to Kusadasi option)
• Round trip flights between Istanbul and Izmir included (Istanbul to Istanbul option)
• Convenient hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off

• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St.John church where St John lived with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37 to 42 AD. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Departures from Cruise Ports of Kusadasi & Bodrum : The local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
• Departures from Istanbul : This option is included Istanbul - Izmir round-trip flight tickets. That’s why, the local tour operator may request some passport details to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be booked and you can not join to this tour. If you do not provide the requested information until 48 hours prior to your trip or if you refuse to provide the requested information, you should cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the cancellation and refund policies for this tour because of the necessary missed details on booking.
• Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
• Infant meals not included.
• All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That’s why, please read those details while booking this tour.

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