The Ephesus Small Group Tour From Izmir is a full-day tour that takes you to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and an expert local guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
You will visit the highlights of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Additionally, you will have the chance to see the ruins of the ancient city of Artemis.
After the tour, drop off to your hotel in Izmir.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
Posted By : H1457RNericr
At one point, our guide paid my wife's hospital bill because I didn't have cash! This Ephesus tour was the highlight of our 2 week vacation in Turkey.
Our Ephesus tour guide, Eren, went above and beyond his duties and treated us like family. After my wife fell off a piece of antiquity, Eren saved the day AND kept the tour on schedule. He rushed us to the hospital, paid the bill, and sat at the bed side handling the tranlation with the doctor. Eren ensured everthing was ok before continuing. He treated us with respect and has been in contact with us ever since. He showed us the sites , spoke clear English, and told us many great stories. He was punctional, informative, and helpful. You won't find a better tour guide anywhere. Buy the ticket and take the ride!
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 08:21:02 
Posted By : Meowy
I took the tour of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and Mary's House from Izmir. Overall, the tour covered all the sites in very good detail with a great guide. There was enough time to take pictures and explore at your leisure, which is always a good thing. The shopping stops were short and not very pushy and aggressive, which was also nice. Only down side was I was a little confused at the beginning of the tour as I was put in a group originally going to Pumukkale but then they dropped me off at the Temple of Artemis for my proper tour. The logistics of that was never explained to me but overall I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2022-10-07 16:24:20
Posted By : WoorldVoyager
We had Banu as our tour guide. She was absolutely brilliant and so very friendly. This was a private tour so we could add anything to the itinerary. We wanted to see all the highlights plus wanted to add a brief visit to the little scenic village called Sirince. We were able to do everything in a well-planned itinerary. Banu is very knowledgeable and patiently explained everything to us. At the Ephesus, although we had hats she advised we take an umbrella that she provided to each of us as an additional sun shade. That was a brilliant idea as it is so hot here the large-brim sun hats I had would not have been enough. The place she took us for lunch was cute and the food was fabulous. The van was very comfortable. Overall, this is a very well-worthwhile tour no one will regret.
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Posted On : 2022-09-25 12:54:10
Posted By : TheSenescentNomad
This was an enjoyable and interesting tour. Our tour guide was absolutely terrific. Her knowledge of history, the area, folklore and especially the etymology of words/phrases was surpassed only by her smile, enthusiasm and love of Türkiye. Her command of English was bar far the best I have encountered. She spoke slowly and clearly and this enhanced the trip tremendously as I could understand everything she was saying and teaching us.
A guest was in need of something specific and once our guide became aware she fulfilled this need with a smile and no additional cost. It was a gentle and loving act on behalf of the guide and driver. THIS is great customer service.
A word to those staying the Konak area if Izmir, you will travel 1 1/2 hours to meet the small, private tour bus (quite comfortable) and then the tour begins. This just makes for a long day and something you should be aware of since the site does NOT explain this detail.
I highly recommend this tour as it is full of fascinating history and ruins that sets the mind racing.
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Posted On : 2022-08-23 03:11:44
Posted By : stephankR6930YL
Very nice tour to Ephesus with a very competent and friendly guide, Filiz. The only thing I did not enjoy was the stop at a leather factory.
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Posted On : 2022-04-26 06:50:44
Posted By : jigars2015
We enjoyed our tour with Filliz today. She is very very knowledgeable, and provides great hospitality.
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Posted On : 2022-04-20 12:53:49
Posted By : msreeabhinav
We were with four other people as part of the tour. The transportation was comfortable. Erdiem, our guide was funny, entertaining and quite knowledgeable. The tour was at a relaxed pace and all of us really enjoyed the lunch provided. Overall it's a tour you won't regret.
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Posted On : 2022-03-18 05:23:01
Posted By : YilmazTuncer
It was an Excellent tour. Erdem were a great guide to travel with. I hope we’ll trip again but next time i’ll come with my friends.
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Posted On : 2022-03-16 14:12:38
Posted By : dermotr796
Excellent tour, Erdem is one of the best guides I have seen if not the best. Very informative & will not rush anyone or rush the tour. I highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted On : 2022-03-16 13:24:47
Posted By : L3344
Our tour starts from izmir to Ephesus, with our tour guide Erdem. Erdem gave us a pleasant tour on Ephesus ruins complete with ample of history of the ruins, just ask whatever he is well equipped on the history. He also took us to places with cheaper souvenir options and most importantly, the seller are not PUSHY. Also, they are on time and dont push us if we are not ready. We enjoyed the tour very much! Would recommend to anyone asking.
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Posted On : 2022-01-13 12:00:53
