Full-Day Max 10 pax MINI -Group Tour to Ephesus from Izmir

At a glance

Full-Day Max 10 pax MINI -Group Tour to Ephesus from Izmir is a 8h guided experience in Izmir, Turkey, operated by Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $149 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT, Professional Licenced Tour guide, Port pickup and drop-off.

Quick facts

Duration

8h

Group

Small group, up to 30 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–30 per booking · adult required

Ages

Infant 0–3 · Child 4–7 · Adult 8–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Full-Day Max 10 pax MINI -Group Tour to Ephesus from Izmir

  from $149

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

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• Private Tour for your family

  from $109

  Private Tour for your family Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   Pick up from your hotel in Izmir or cruise terminal

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   Drive to The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there

3. Stop 3 · 2h

   We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
   
   Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

4. Stop 4 · 25m

   Lunch will be served in a the garden of local Handcraft center.After Lunch our last stop is Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Izmir

5. Stop 5

   Drive back to your hotel through famous Clock Tower in Izmir. Drop off to pick up point. ( Your Hotel or Cruise Terminal )

Meeting point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• NO HIDDEN COSTS : Entrance fees, Guiding, Transportation are INCLUDED

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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