Private Tour
Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses & Mary's House: Izmir/Kusadasi
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
What Makes Our Tour Unique?
Experience the ultimate private tour of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, and Mary’s House with zero stress. Our all-inclusive package covers all entrance fees, providing skip-the-line priority at every site.
Ancient Luxury & Sacred Sites
Explore the grand Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Step into the Terrace Houses—the 'Beverly Hills' of the Roman era—to see 2,000-year-old mosaics and frescoes of the city's elite. Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Professional & Flexible Service
We offer seamless pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi/Izmir Cruise Ports and hotels. Your expert guide will meet you with a sign bearing your name for easy identification. We guarantee a timely return to port for cruise passengers.
Important: Involves walking on uneven surfaces and approx. 100 steps. Not wheelchair accessible.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ephesus Ancient City
Step into one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world. Walk along the ancient marble streets and see key landmarks such as the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the Trajan Fountain, the magnificent Celsus Library, and the impressive Grand Theater where St. Paul once preached. Your expert guide will bring the city's Roman past to life with fascinating stories and Biblical references.
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Located inside Ephesus, these beautifully preserved Roman homes offer a rare glimpse into elite daily life nearly 2,000 years ago. Admire intricate mosaics, colorful frescoes, and ancient underfloor heating systems. This area, often called “the houses of the rich,” reveals how wealthy Ephesians lived in luxury.
What‘s Included
• Licensed professional guide in English or other preferred language for all sightseeing.
• Pick-up and drop-off service
• Air-conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver
Gratuities to guide and driver
Items of a personal nature
Any items not specifically mentioned as included
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Without Entrance Fees
without entrance fees Pickup included
Ephesus + Museum
Ephesus + Museum Pickup included
Ephesus + Terrace + Museum
Ephesus + Terrace + Museum Pickup included
Ephesus + Terrace + V. Mary
Ephesus + Terrace + V. Mary Pickup included
Ephesus + Terrace House
Ephesus + Terrace House Pickup included
Ephesus + Museum + Basilica
Ephesus + Museum + Basilica Pickup included
Only Ephesus Entrance Fee
Only Ephesus Entrance Fee Pickup included
Ephesus + Museum + Virgin Mary
Ephesus + Museum + Virgin Mary Pickup included
Ephesus + V. Mary + Basilica
Ephesus + V. Mary + Basilica Pickup included
Ephesus + Terrace + Basilica
Ephesus + Terrace + Basilica Pickup included
Ephesus+ Basilica of St. John
Ephesus+ Basilica of St. John Pickup included
Ephesus + Virgin Mary
Ephesus + Virgin Mary Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Priene, Miletus, Didima and Ephesus tour
Piotr K,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was exiting trip. We learnt interesting Guide Gulay thank You. It was good day. We saw Miletus, Didyma, Ephesus priene
Excellent effession with Hande
Hilde R,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service, very friendly and helpful. He knows each place very well and explains in detail. It was a very special experience because Hande is a very nice woman.
Nice trip to Ephesus
93CPI,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful day, everything great. Mario, the guide, really prepared and nice, good driver, super minivan.
Samos to Ephesus from morning to night
MassaiFirenze,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great bus, good driver, nice and competent guide who calls himself Mario! In our reservation was also included the lunch we had in a nice restaurant near the port.
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