Private Tour

All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Why Private Tours with us ?

NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

ur Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Traditional Turkish Lunch

Private Professional Licenced Tour guide

GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

Private transportation with A/C vehicles

Landing and facility fees

Parking fees

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Tips to your tour guide and driver

What To Expect

Your private guide will meet you at Bodrum port with a sign written “Your Name“ on it,

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Ancient City of Ephesus

After greeting, we will have 2,5 hours drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. Terrace Houses can be included into the program by paying the entrance fee during the tour

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

Private Tour: Ephesus-Artemis Temple-House of Virgin Mary & Traditional Lunch

Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Gem Great tour guide & driver
Calise G,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Gem was an awesome tour guide. We had a great day… a highlight for me was the lunch & cultural center where there were women weaving Turkish rugs and we saw silk thread being pulled from silk cocoons
Do yourself a Favour and Book this Private Trip
Peter M,
Sep 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We have just completed the most wonderful day trip from Bodrum > Ephesus and return. Selenay, our guide was outstanding, we haven’t had a guide with as much knowledge and passion, she certainly made the day. Our driver was the consummate professional. This Private Tour saw us visit Mary's House and surrounding archaeological sites at Ephesus, such as the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Gate of Hercules, the Odeon, Temple of Artemis and Cathedral of St John. If that was not enough to round out the day we had superb lunch set within the cool surrounds of pomegranate and citrus trees at Nakkas Ephesus. Here we saw weavers, weaving their magic, and the fascinating process of spinning raw silk from cocoons, this capped off such a memorable day. We were here in late September, crowds were not overwhelming and the weather was ideal. (Note to self, wear non slip shoes, when walking around Ephesus, the marble paths can be quite slippery.) If you’re looking for the perfect trip to the above, we cannot recommend this trip / Curio Travel highly enough.
So worth it!
Ann C,
Jun 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Ephesus was amazing and so worth the drive. We had a very bubbly tour guide who made the trip a lot of fun.
Ephesus tour
TIMOTHY M,
May 17, 2024
- Viator
4.00
Good tour. Only complaint is we couldn’t go to another spot. We would have preferred to not have lunch and see other sites. He was incredibly knowledgeable. We didn’t need to have lunch and see shops. Wanted to see Apollo’s temple.