From Izmir: Ephesus, House of Mary WITH ENTRY TICKETS+LUNCH

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Visit > Ephesus Ruins, Virgin Mary House, 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, Visit Mary House; where she spent her final days.Learn history about early Christians and Romans from your local guide, and take a photo from the best photoshoot points.

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‘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 Izmır Port

All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary

Personal expenses

Drinks at lunch

Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)

What To Expect

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

PRIVATE TOUR WITH TICKETS ✅

◉ This Option: ➤ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus and House of Mary. ◉◉ This is a private tour with personal tour guide.
Private Tour
Duration: 7 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

SMALL GROUP WITH TICKETS ✅

◉ This Option: ➤ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus and House of Mary. ◉◉ Group size will be up to 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

Reviews

4.72

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour
John R,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organized with our very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide (Ogun). We were provided with ample time at each stop to appreciate the sights. The lunch was plentiful and tasty.
Disappointing Private Tour of Ephesus from Izmir Port
Kristin N,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
2.00
We were really looking forward to our private day tour of Ephesus from our cruise stop in Izmir, especially with multiple ships in port and the crowds we anticipated. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. While the historical sites themselves were impressive, especially Ephesus, both that and the Virgin Mary House were extremely crowded, which is understandable in peak season. However, what made the day disappointing was our tour guide’s lack of engagement. While he seemed knowledgeable, he shared very little voluntarily and offered mostly surface-level facts that echoed what we could read on the plaques. It felt like he was going through the motions rather than bringing the sites to life, which is what we had hoped for in a private tour. The most frustrating part of the day was our lunch stop, which was unexpectedly held at a Turkish carpet cooperative. We had been expecting a nice local restaurant, but instead we were taken to a large facility where multiple tour groups were being funneled through. After lunch, we told our guide we didn’t need or want the carpet factory tour, as we were aware it would end in a high-pressure sales pitch. Despite this, he insisted we would offend the staff if we didn’t go through with it. After that, due to traffic and the time lost, we had to skip the Temple of Artemis, which was disappointing. We understand that crowds and timing are factors outside the tour company’s control, but we booked a private experience specifically to avoid these kinds of pitfalls—and unfortunately, it felt more like a standard group tour with little customization or care. A bright spot was our transportation: the Mercedes Sprinter van was very spacious and comfortable, and our driver was excellent. This tour had potential, but ultimately it missed the mark for us.
Amazing.. well worth the cost.
Dawn R,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Mary's house, Ephesus, and the delicious lunch at a local restaurant. The trip was well organized, informative and fun. Feliz gave an interesting and informative commentary on all of the sites and answered questions about the sites, history and culture in Türkiye. i would recommend this tour without question.
An amazing day out in Izmir
Bo Z,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Filiz (our tour guide) spoke excellent English for our tour. We were taken to many sites including one of the seven wonders of the world and also to an amazing traditional Turkish restaurant.
Excellent experience!
Erika P,
Feb 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ugur was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable! So happy to have booked with him instead of the cruise ship. Highly recommended!! Our driver Sezai took us safely to our destinations. A++ for both of them!!