From Izmir: Ephesus, Artemis Temple Tour WITH ENTRY TICKETS+LUNCH
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Visit > Ephesus Ruins, Temple of Artemis
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Pick up and drop off from Izmir Port, Lunch in a local restaurant, Transportation
This is a Best Seller Ephesus tour with an expert local guide and gives you an opportunity to choose SMALL GROUP or PRIVATE TOUR options.
Visit Ancient Ephesus; walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St. John, and St Paul walked, see the monuments such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple, and more...
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
Group Tour Optıon: The group sizes will be up to 10-12 people maxımum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Izmir Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
◉ Pickup is available from the hotels mentioned in the options. ◉ Pickup is available from Izmir port. ◉ Please contact us for locations not included in the options. ◉ According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the port and set out towards the first visit point.
Ancient City of Ephesus
An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler
What‘s Included
Professional licensed tour guide
Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)
Lunch in a family owned local restaurant
Pick up and drop off from Izmir Port or hotels mentioned in the options.
All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Drinks at lunch
Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
SMALL GROUP WITH TICKETS ✅
◉ This Option: ➤ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus. ◉◉ Group size will be up to 10-12 people.
Duration: 5 hours: 5 - 6 hours
◉ Lunch: ➤ Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.
◉ Mercedes High Model Minibus.
◉ Guaranteed on time return.
Pickup included
SMALL GROUP WITHOUT TICKETS
◉ This Option: ➤ EXCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus and House of Mary.
◉ In Day: ➤ Can be paid on tour day in cash or by card. ◉◉ Group tour max 10-12 people.
Duration: 7 hours
◉ Lunch: ➤ Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.
◉ Mercedes High Model Minibus.
◉ Guaranteed on time return.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR WITH TICKETS ✅
◉ This Option: ➤ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus.
◉◉ This is a private tour with personal tour guide.
Private Tour
Duration: 5 hours: 5 - 6 hours
◉ Lunch: ➤ Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.
◉ Mercedes High Model Minibus.
◉ Guaranteed on time return.
Pickup included
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ephesus Tour
huaiyana2025,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the historical ruins of Ephesus and temple of Artemis with Funda as our guide. She was informative and ran us through the historical perspective and significance of the ruins. We had an enjoyable tour and will definitely engage her again for our next Turkeyie trip
Unconditional recommendation for cruisers
Pe141019,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour in a small ten man group. Pick-up unerring, right in the harbour with a comfortable sprinter who took us quickly to Efesus. We had an excellent guide: Hurricane. He had an answer to every question. Made the tour excellent.
Great tour not to be missed
Susan G,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a private tour and our guide was wonderful. We had several tours on our extended trip and our guide, Barboros, was the best guide of all our tours. We had a mix up with a taxi driver taking us to the wrong pick up point and Barboros was so kind to come to the new location to pick us up. He catered the tour to our needs, being very patient and considerate for us as senior citizens. What's more he was so knowledgeable, informative and engaging. It was a highlight of our trip and well worth it.
Amazing Oguz in Izmir!
madeline m,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oguz was our guide, he was so informative and had an amazing personality. Oguz explained everything to us including our wonderful authentic lunch. I definitely recommend this company but especially Oguz!!
Ilgu the best guide ever!
kimberleyl749,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ilgu was an amazing guide. The food was amazingly delicious. The experience was fabulous. Ilgu was patient and gave us so much information. Highly recommend this company. Our transport bus was comfy and cool
Fabulous
Shelin M,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience of visiting Acropolis. Tour guide was very informative. Lunch was a special experience.
Our tour guide Max was...
Nicholas Z,,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Max was very knowledgeable and kind. We traveled with young kids and he was very patient and kind to them. We definitely recommend this tour.
Private Ephesus Tour Recommendation
Buckeye1063,,Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Tarkan met us at the pier. Unfortunately there were 3 large ships in port so everything was very crowded. I had prepaid for Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House with a note that we would likely add the Terrace Houses and St John Basilica. I don’t think the travel agency conveyed that information to Tarkan as he thought we were only going to Ephesus and Mary’s house, but as it was a private tour, he was very accommodating. He planned the day as best he could to avoid large crowds as much as possible. He was very informative as he took us through Ephesus, (we skipped the terrace houses as the line was too long), the Basilica, and lastly Mary’s House. He was very well versed in the history in general but also in the specific ruins we visited. We also had a very short rug weaving presentation and then of course a sales pitch. It was a bit of pressure but we eventually gave them a firm no. We had lunch in the garden at the rug place which was surprisingly very good and relaxing. Note that attending the rug weaving presentation was optional - he said we could go to a regular restaurant but we thought it might be interesting. The van was very comfortable. We spent about 6 hours total and felt it was very worthwhile and would certainly recommend Tarkan as a guide.
Kusadasi Guided Tour
ChrisGates,,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Our guide Pinar was the best. So friendly and knowledgeable informative. She was brilliant with our kids aged 5 and 7. We saw all the sights we wanted to see and they tailor made our trip to suit our needs. We also went to a Turkish Delight shop to sample (and buy) some yummy treats!
First Class Tour of Ephesus
TRempel604,,May 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Guise Zena is personable, very knowledgeable and patient with us taking our time to explore the site of Ephesus. She spoke of history and culture of her city. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our tour. We did this tour with the cruise line before but we would recommend using this operator instead. We would highly recommend them. Please note that it’s a 4 hours of walking on uneven marbles and stones, it would be challenging for some.
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