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Ephesus Tours

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Private Ephesus tours with guide is available either full day or half day. While full day excursion takes approximately 6-7 hours, a half day shore tour will take around 4-5 hours. Depending on number of sites you wish to see, full day trip will be completed around 16:00 pm and half day tour can be completed around 13:00 pm. Luxury day tours are the most popular type of activity than exploring the ruins with a crowded Ephesus shuttle. For best private tours, price range varies from $70 to $120 (example price per person price in group of 8 people) and as online payment option, cash, Paypal, credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted. Please kindly contact us to get a price quote for your personal requirements.

We also offer various Luxurious private package tours throught Turkey,from Cappadocia, Bodrum & Marmaris & Fethiye and Antalya. Please contact us before you travel, so we can plan a same day or multi day trip dependig on your requests.

Tours from Kusadasi

Pick up from Kusadasi Port or your hotel.

, also known as Ephesus Port is one of the most busy ports of Turkey. Many cruise ships dock at Kusadasi and sightseeing tours from cruise ships are departed from the port all year long. Kusadasi town and the port is the closest port 23 kilometres (14.2 miles) to the city ruins and other historical and biblical attractions near the area. So if you your cruise is docking at Kusadasi port, you have the best chance of visiting the .


You will be picked up from port for your shore excursion options. Full day excursion itinerary includes The House of Virgin Mary. It is the only shrine which is visited both Muslims and Christians. The City of Ephesus which takes approx. 2 hours. Then You will explore the daily life of ancient Ephesian by visiting Ephesus Museum which is not a part of ruins and the location can be seen on Ephesus map.
After lunch the last stop is The Temple of Artemis which is seven wonders of ancient world. The duration of the this full day excursion is approximately 6-7 hours.

Fullday Private Tour from Kusadasi

After you meet your guide at the port, you will drive approximately 20 minutes to Selcuk town for your half day private tour. The first stop is The Temple of Artemis which will take 20 minutes. Then arriving the gate of ancient city ruins to see the highlights; Celsus Library, Hadrian Temple, Grand Theatre and more.
After exploring the historical sites which take about 3-4 hours then, you will be transferred to The The The House of Virgin Mary where she spent her final years. Drive to restaurant for traditional Turkish lunch.

Halfday private tour from Kusadasi

It is easy to create your own tour itinerary with this option. Pick up from (port or hotel) then arrive to Selcuk to visit; The ancient city, The Terrace Houses, The House of Virgin Mary, The Basilica of St. John, The Museum, Tomb of Seven Sleepers, Sirince Village and many more. So you can explore these sites by this option depending on your time and availability.
Lunch is at local Turkish restaurant with traditional lunch which includes delicious home made meal

Custom private tour from Kusadasi

Tours from Izmir

Pick-up from Izmir Port, Izmir airport or your hotel.

, is a busy and a large port of Turkey. All major cruise lines dock at this port and guided tours for attractions nearby and around Izmir are very popular as well city tours. Location of the port is very central and is approximately 83.7 kilometres (52 miles) away. The airport is 75.8 kilometres (47 miles) from the City ruins. Both half day and full day options are available from Izmir Port or Airport.


You will be met by your guide at Izmir Port for your private tour. After driving to the Selcuk area, firstly you will begin to explore The House of Virgin Mary which is one the highlights of this region. Then drive for Ruins which is the most visited ancient city of Modern Turkish Republic. As it is not a part of city ruins; visiting Archaeological Museum will be an interesting experience for you. After having your traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant, will be visiting The Temple of Artemis which was built near the first settlement of the city. This full day private tour will take approximately 6-7 hours.

Izmir Ephesus Tour

Your Private guide will be waiting you at the meeting place ( Izmir Port or your hotel ), you will be informed about the details of the Private excursion. You will have approximately 1 hour drive to get to Ephesus area and ruins which is one of the largest open air museum of the world and learn about Ephesus history. You will begin to explore The The House of Virgin Mary which is one the biblical highlights of this region. Then drive to Ephesus City which is the most visited ancient ruins of Turkey. The last stop before lunch is The Artemis Temple which was the pilgrimage point of ancient time. The whole excursion will take 5-6 hours.

Izmir Ephesus Tour

You can create your own itinerary with this option. If you are coming from Cappadocia, Istabul or anywhere in Turkey, you can be picked up from Izmir Airport or Izmir port ands after one hour drive, arrive to Selcuk to visit Ephesus ruins. And you can add The Terrace Houses, The House of Virgin Mary, The Basilica of St. John, The Museum , Sirince Village and a few more sites. You can explore these beautiful sites by this option depending on your time availability.
Then drive to the local restaurant for your traditional Turkish lunch which includes delicious home made dishes.

Customized Ephesus Tour

Tours from Istanbul

Day tour from Istanbul by flight

Jewel of Turkey, once called Constantinople is now a major tourist destination. Istanbul Ephesus Tour itinerary starts by flying from to in the morning and driving to . You will be picked at Izmir airport by your guide and drive to the ruins. Your private guide will be giving you information about the surroundings and history of the area while driving. By taking a daily tour from Istanbul, you will also be able to see surroundings around the ruins of the city such as Artemis Temple, House of Virgin Mary, the museum and more.


After flying from Istanbul to Izmir with flight arranged by us, your private tour guide will be meeting you at the first exit gate of Izmir Airport. Arrive at Selcuk Town after 1 hour drive then visit The House of Virgin Mary which is now a National Park as well. Explore The Ephesus City Ruins for almost 1,5 hours by foot. After lunch drive to The Temple of Artemis on the way of Izmir Airport. The trip takes approximately 6-7 hours. Depending on your request we can arrange all your domestic flight travel tickets.

Tours from Istanbul

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir with flight arranged by us. Your guide will be meeting you at the exit gate of Izmir Airport. Arrive at Selcuk Town after 1 hour drive. Visit The House of Virgin Mary first. Explore The Ruins of Ephesus for at least 1,5 hours by foot. After lunch drive to The Temple of Artemis on the way of Izmir Airport. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours. Depending on your request we can arrange your domestic flight travel tickets.

Tour from Istanbul
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Testimonials & reviews

Ephesus Tours & shore excursions services are rated 4.96 out of 5, based on 762 reviews.
Ephesus Highlights Tour with Ounce Travel
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We got picked up at our hotel in Selcuk by the lovely Mrs Phyliss, who took us to all the main highlights of the city such as Virgin Mary house, the ancient city of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, the Temple of Artemis and even got a bit of time to go through some local products shops. Mrs Phyliss was not only very professional but also very knowledgeable of the sites and was able to address all the questions we had along the way. We are very glad to have had such an amazing experience and will definitely call her back next time in Turkey.

An extraordinary private tour!
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I knew that I'd have one day during a business trip to Turkey for seeing Efes (ancient Ephesus) and the surrounding area (including Şirince), and I reserved an Ephesus Breeze tour via Phyliss from Ounce Travel for three colleagues and me. Phyliss was very personable via E-mail and even more so in person, when we met her and discovered that she was going to be our tour guide. We were able to fit in the things that we wanted to see and to have lunch (as well as looking at carpets and sampling fruit wine), but what really made the tour exceptional was Phyliss, with her knowledge, her good English, and her friendliness. I hope to return to Turkey next year, and I will definitely choose Ounce Travel for a tour of Bergama (ancient Pergamum)! Thank you very much! I wholeheartedly recommend this company and this tour guide!

Ephesus City Ruins

Celsus Library

Library of Ephesus was built in honor of the Roman Senator "Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus" by Celsus' son, Gaius Julius Aquila.

Terrace Houses

Near the Library of Celsus are luxurious elite houses, known as the "Slope Houses" for their location on the slopes.

Around the ruins

Artemis Temple

The Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple is 425 feet high and is made up of expensive marbles.

St John Basilica

It is believed that St. John spent his last years near "Ephesus" and is buried in the Selcuk town in the southern hills.

Testimonials & Reviews

We were on a med. cruise and booked a tour of Ephesus and it was the best tour of the trip. Our guide, EMRE met us at the port, he was knowledgeable and fun.”

OMD, Miami

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