Ephesus Tour with Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village From Izmir
Description
Immerse yourself in history during this full-day tour to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir. See the site where we believe the world’s most famous woman lived at the end of her life, after virgins mary,s house we will visit Ephesus. Deluse yourself in the most well-preserved ancient city in the world. Visit the ruins and stop at places such as the Odeon,the famous library from Celsus,the Bouleterion, the Temple of Hadrian, the Agora, the Bath of Scholastica, and the Great Theater. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and explore the tiny village of Şirince.Transportation from the Izmir airport or your hotel is provided by our airconditioned busses. Highlights today will be the library of Celsus,the temple of Artemis and fruit wine tasting in Şirince.
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Itinerary
We starts our tour pick up service from any hotel you stay in Izmir. If you are booing your Ephesus with us and you stay in Kusadasi, it is first pick up location which is going to depart 07:30 am and continue to Selcuk where there will be meeting with other participants. After everyone comes together tour starts with the House of Virgin Mary. House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5 min drive to Ephesus.
we will carry on with the visit to Temple of Artemis; which is one of the Seven Wonders of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos of Church of St. John and Mosque of Isa Bey from the best angle as well.
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English speaking tour guide. In our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latriens. The visits to Private House (so-called brothel, 'Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 25 ₺/person and your guide should be informed before hand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration with Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, and Arcadine (Harbour Road).
Sirince is an old village of ‘Rum’ (Byzantine Greeks) situated on the hills of Selcuk and 7 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace treaty after Turkish National War (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit flavoured wine production; and you will have a free time for some wine tasting.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure point:Izmır Hotels, Izmır Cruise Port and Izmir Airport
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(263)
Lots of information and history was amazing. Gide Guray was very friendly and helpful. Made trip nice and relaxed
Huray was an exceptional guide that told the stories of art and history super well! I recommend having cash instead of card and to bring lots of water, sunscreen and a hat. Thank you Huray for such a lovely day!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Huray's storytelling and passion for art and history made your visit so memorable. It's especially rewarding to know you had such an enjoyable day with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your helpful travel tips for future visitors. We hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Hüray was an excellent guide, part informative and part humorous. She also was good at corralling all of us through the sites. The tour lengths were appropriate for each site: not too long and not too short.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Hüray's knowledge, sense of humor, and excellent organization made your tour both enjoyable and informative. It's also great to know the time spent at each site felt just right. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Great tour driver and great guide, we enjoyed our day seeing different sites and towns, learning some history, and enjoying local cuisine.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day exploring the different sites and towns with our team. It's great to know you appreciated the historical insights, local cuisine, and the excellent service provided by both your guide and driver. We hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
We had an excellent tour of Ephesus with Huray as our guide. From the very beginning, she clearly explained the plan for each stop, making the day well organized and easy to follow. Her English was excellent, and she shared detailed, engaging information throughout the tour. At the House of the Virgin Mary, Huray provided fascinating historical and cultural context, and at the ancient city of Ephesus she brought the site to life with her knowledge while patiently answering all of our questions. She also made sure everyone stayed together and no one got lost, which made the experience very comfortable and stress-free. Although the Temple of Artemis is a shorter stop, she gave us enough free time to explore and take photos at our own pace. Lunch was another highlight—Huray arranged a delicious vegetarian meal at a lovely local restaurant, which we really appreciated. We also enjoyed strolling through the charming village of Şirince with enough time to explore on our own. Overall, Huray did a fantastic job. She was knowledgeable, organized, friendly, and attentive throughout the day. Her passion for the history of the region and her thoughtful planning made this one of the highlights of our trip. We highly recommend taking a tour with Huray. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience. It’s especially rewarding to know that our guide’s knowledge, organization, and friendly approach made your day enjoyable from start to finish. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the lunch and your visit to Şirince. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Great experience seeing Ephesus and Hüray was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide that made the day informative and smooth!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Ephesus. It’s especially rewarding to know that our guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge made your day both informative and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Excellent tour, no queues, with an excellent guide Huray. Very careful and very detailed in the explanation, giving very funny historical details. Very good
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the knowledge and care of our guide. It’s wonderful to know that the historical explanations made the experience both informative and enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Great tour! We arrived at the House of Mother Mary at the perfect time and were able to avoid the large tour crowds. This gave me the opportunity to enjoy some meaningful spiritual moments. Our driver was friendly, and our tour guide, Ms. Huray, was both warm and highly knowledgeable. The lunch was excellent, and Ms. Huray took the time to sit with us and explain the dishes we were eating, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a meaningful and memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know that our guide’s knowledge and warm approach, along with the smooth organization of the tour, helped make your day special. We’re also happy that you enjoyed the lunch and cultural insights shared during the meal. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
The guide was excellent for the information and kindness in the service. However, I do not like being taken to visit places for tourists to shop (carpet factory, business that makes cosmetics with olive oil). These activities are not included in the tour of the visit.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the knowledge and kindness of our guide. We’re sorry that the workshop visits did not match your expectations. We understand that these stops may not appeal to every guest, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Your comments are valuable and will be taken into consideration as we continue improving our guest experience. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Wonderful experience.. of interested in history, highly recommended when in Turkiye. Well informed and amazingly trained tour guide. Realistic time management where you doesn't feel rushed at the time all points are covered in depth.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found it both informative and well organized. It’s wonderful to know that our guide’s knowledge and time management helped you explore the sites comfortably without feeling rushed. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
