Immerse yourself in history during this full-day tour to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir. See the site where we believe the world’s most famous woman lived at the end of her life, after virgins mary,s house we will visit Ephesus. Deluse yourself in the most well-preserved ancient city in the world. Visit the ruins and stop at places such as the Odeon,the famous library from Celsus,the Bouleterion, the Temple of Hadrian, the Agora, the Bath of Scholastica, and the Great Theater. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and explore the tiny village of Şirince.Transportation from the Izmir airport or your hotel is provided by our airconditioned busses.
Highlights today will be the library of Celsus,the temple of Artemis and fruit wine tasting in Şirince.
Posted By : ericagall
Worth every penny. Was a full day tour. We did so many things. I didn't realize how big Ephesus was! I'm glad we went to the house of the virgin Mary. I got to light a few candles for some friends going through a hard time even though I don't consider myself religious.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 05:12:51 
Posted By : hiteshp895
We were on the Ephesus tour with Mel, had a lovely time. She took care of us and explained the history and the relevance of the sights and places we visited. She was very helpful and always with a smile.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 08:21:45
Posted By : 469avg
This trip was great fun. The itinerary was well planned and our tour guide Nizam was considerate of all the group, giving us plenty of time for breaks and to take pictures. He does a great job of entertaining and explaining the beautiful sights and history of the area.
There are some stops where you can shop, there are a lot of poor quality products for tourists, but this tour only showed us the best and there was no pressure to buy (in Türkiye you can negotiate the price and if you're not interested just say so). You also see how some things are made and get an insight into the local traditional crafts.
Lunch was in a relaxed setting rather than a busy restaurant and the food was great.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 17:15:52
Posted By : Denis_G
The tour started on time. They started to pick up people at about 7:30am and the tour finished at about 5pm.
(~9am, ~20minutes) House of Mary: This charming little place is definitely worth a visit. 5/5
(~10am, ~2 hours) Ephesus: must see. We spent 2 hours here, but I could have easily spent 3 or more. The only drawback was that this part of the tour felt a bit rushed. 5/5
(12:30, 10 minutes) Artemis Temple: While it's interesting to see the single remaining column, this stop could be skipped if you're short on time. It's an okay visit, but not a must-see.
(1pm, ~1hour) Food: The lunch provided was good, with a variety of options like bread, chicken, rice, salads, and a small dessert. 4/5
(2pm, ~1hour) However, the lunch location was a small cafe next to the "Ottoman Weaving Center", a rug manufacturer. After lunch, we were forced to sit through a lengthy sales pitch about expensive rugs, which felt like a waste of time. We were stuck there for about an hour, with no option to leave due to the heat outside and in the minibus. 1/5 - not worth the time.
(3pm, ~1hour) Sirinca Village: Unfortunately, the village felt more like a string of shops glued together rather than an authentic village experience. If we could spend more time exploring the actual village, it might be worth a visit. The wine tasting was a nice touch, though. 2/5
(~5pm) back in the hotel.
Suggestions for Improvement:
* Ditch the rug sales pitch: Instead, use that time to explore Ephesus more thoroughly. Consider advertising the tour as "no forced sales" to attract customers who value their time.
* Improve the Sirinca Village experience: Allow visitors to explore the more interesting parts of the village, and skip the shopping street.
Note for a tourist: If it's summer, take an umbrella with you, you will need it for the Ephesus part.
Overall, the tour had its highs and lows. With some adjustments, it could be a more enjoyable and fulfilling experience for visitors.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 05:46:28 
Posted By : alejandra804
Extraordinary places. The first thing we visited was the house of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus and it moves you very deeply.
The ruins of Ephesus are impressive, the temple of Artemis is a disappointment because only a column remains 😕, Sirince is a village beauty.
The best of all was our guide Nassim who not only explained to us from beginning to end everything we visited making us extremely interested in what we saw, but he had us laughing from beginning to end making the group become friends.
Thanks NASSIM
The bad thing is the stops in places where they want to sell you everything!! But at the end of the day an experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 23:11:02
Posted By : F4637DYsallyr
This tour was well worth doing. Our guide Melika was fantastic, engaging and knowledgeable. She included both history and mythology!
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 08:35:33
Posted By : FarAway49706087190
Nizam is one of the best tour guides and he being a local he understands the place really very well
It was a fun tour and I must recommend everyone to have this
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 04:43:35
Posted By : Roam12087743203
It is fascinating to see these places. I was also pleased with the company. I recommend it to everyone. Be sure to visit Ephesus in the evening.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 02:47:18
Posted By : TBarbee22
We visited Selcuk so we could explore Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, and the surrounding area. But by pure chance we were introduced to a wonderful man named Nizam Adsiz, who is a tour guide for Apasas Travel, and it changed our lives forever. Not only was he the most knowledgeable, educated person imaginable about all the historical sites we visited, he is genuinely one of the most kind, engaging and funny people my wife and I have ever met. We ended up spending four days straight with Nizam on that first trip back in 2021, visiting many incredible historical sites like Miletus, the Temple of Apollo, Aphrodisias, and many others. And now we’ve been to Selcuk 5 times since that first trip because Nizam has really become our Turkish connection and guide in Western Turkey and we love exploring this incredible country as much as we possibly can with him. 5 stars for Apasas Travel and Nizam Adsiz!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 22:35:29
Posted By : smdp29
We did not expect this tour to be so refreshing. Nizam bey our guide was a wonderful person who being a local provided us with an elaborate overview of the history of the ancient city of Ephesus and the surroundings. His sense of humor was the bonus of this trip. We got to learn more about the intricacies of Turkish carpets. The food was great. The Sirince walking tour was truly a memorable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 16:49:48
