Small Group Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk
Description
Our tour starts around 08.30am and ends around 5 pm. This tour includes visits to several attractions just in 8 hours. First attraction is the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last days. Secondly, we will walk on the marble streets of the ancient city of Ephesus which was once an important center for Ionian League, but the ruins you will see are from the Greco-Roman times. The tour also includes the exploration of Temple of Artemis, which is one of the 'Seven Wonders' of antiquity. At the end, we will drive to Sirince, a small village on the hills of Selcuk, famous for fruit flavored wines. - House of Virgin Mary - Explore the Ephesus Ancient City Ruins - Lunch in a restaurant with traditional Turkish food. - Visit Artemis Temple - Wine tasting in Sirince - Our tour group max 14 people.
Tour Options
Itinerary
It is the house 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.
Walking through the marble streets of Ephesus while exploring Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Latriens, Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, Arcadiane (Harbour Road).
Exploring one of the 'Seven Wonders' of antiquity; and also Church of St. John and Mosque of Isa Bey from the best angle for photo shooting.
An old village on the hills of Selcuk famous for fruit flavored wine production and traditional houses. It was once inhabited by 'Rum' (Byzantine Greeks) who were exchanged with the Turkish from the Greek mainland after the peace treaty following the Turkish National War.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all hotels in Selcuk and Kusadasi; and from the port of Kusadasi
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 requireOur Ephesus Tour group are max 14 people on each day.
- Our Ephesus Tour group are max 14 people on each day.
- Some of Ephesus Tours has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
- We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time.
Reviews(54)
Excellent days tour, we were lucky to be a small group of only 5 people. Friendly knowledgeable guide and great lunch.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the small group experience. It’s wonderful to know that our guide’s knowledge and friendly approach helped make the day enjoyable. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the lunch. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Great guide, great tour, very well organised would highly recommend.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found everything well organized. Your recommendation means a lot to our team, and we would love to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
Really enjoyed this tour, pickups were on time and vehicle was very comfortable. Our guide Gurai was great, very knowledgable and great delivery.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you really enjoyed your tour with us. It’s wonderful to know that the pickups were smooth, the vehicle was comfortable, and our guide made your experience special with great knowledge and presentation. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We would love to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
We had a great tour experience. Our guide, Hüray, was very professional and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the day. The driver, Şahmeddin, made the journey very comfortable. We visited amazing historical sites, learned a lot, and truly enjoyed the experience. It was also wonderful to meet people from different countries and cultures during the tour. Everything was well organized, and the lunch was delicious. Thank you for making our vacation so memorable. Best regards, Dina With love from Kazakhstan
Dear Dina, Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! 😊 We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great tour experience with us. It’s lovely to know that Hüray’s professionalism and knowledge made your day even more enriching, and that Şahmeddin ensured a comfortable and smooth journey. We’re also glad you enjoyed the historical sites, the organization, and the delicious lunch. Meeting people from different countries and sharing such moments is indeed one of the most special parts of these tours—we’re so happy you experienced that too. Thank you again for your kind words and warm greetings from Kazakhstan 💛 We hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
I think it was a good experience. Our guide Hüray spoke very good English and was also very friendly. The same price was pretty good considering that I came from Kusadasi and also had the entrance included
Estimado/a huésped, ¡Muchas gracias por su amable comentario! 😊 Nos alegra mucho saber que tuvo una buena experiencia en su visita a Éfeso. Es un placer saber que nuestra guía Hüray hizo el recorrido más agradable con su simpatía y buen nivel de inglés. También nos alegra que haya quedado satisfecho con la relación calidad-precio y con la organización del tour desde Kusadasi, incluyendo las entradas. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente en otra de nuestras experiencias. Saludos cordiales, Apasas Travel Team
My review to the Agency: We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the agency Apasas that provided us with an excellent guide and driver for our journey from the Antalya region to Istanbul, during 6 days. Our guide, Mr. Yilmaz Tuncer proved to be an exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and considerate individual. His command of history is remarkable, and he conveyed his insights with great clarity and passion. As a historian and architect myself, I can confidently affirm that all the information he shared during our visits to the five historical sites was entirely accurate and deeply informative. He is truly an outstanding guide, and I recommend him without reservation. He is fully proficient in English. Our driver, Mr. Ali Etdalli , was equally exceptional — a kind, thoughtful, and caring person who went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and safety throughout the journey. His warm personality and helpfulness made us feel completely at home. We sincerely thank the agency for assigning Mr. Ali Erdalli to accompany us. Their professionalism and kindness made this trip unforgettable. Thank you for having such an incredible people working for you.
We loved this tour. It was so nice to be in a small group with our own guide. We were able to avoid the crowds and got to see everything we wanted.
Today we toured Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin with Mehmet Karagoz; a wonderful experience. Punctual, friendly Service, with a close, reliable guide and with great knowledge of his own history, was attentive to us along the way. Thank you Mehmet for your attentions and for sharing them with us.
Nizam was an excellent guide. The entire experience was perfect and very well paced. Would recommend!
Fantastic guide with Gul and ER made the day easier in and out of each location making sure we understood the main events and sites. Apasas tour company clear communication via emails and text in advance so we knew all the details of where to meet. We are a family with 5 young adult kids 16,16,18,19 and 22. It was a day captured memorizable visit. Thanks you
