Private Tour from Izmir to Ephesus, Artemission, Virgin Mary House incl. Lunch

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

Your private guide will meet you at Izmir Airport / Hotel / Port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 50 mins. to reach Ephesus.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

First visit 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Our second stop is 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.
Walkthrough 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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

After lunch stop, We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

Drive back to Izmir. Arrival and drop off to your hotel. The end of our services

Duration: 1 hour

• Traditional Turkish Lunch
• ENTRANCE FEES ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
• Professional guide
• Private tour
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
• Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus

• Drinks
• Gratuities

• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• At time of booking, passengers must provide hotel name
• Private guided tour of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Entrance fees, A/C transportation,and lunch are included in the price.
• Terrace houses can be added into the program (additional cost)
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Izmir city center hotels, Izmir cruise port and Izmir Airport.

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Izmir to Ephesus
1/10/2016 - 5/14/2025

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

6 to 7 hours