Private Tour to Archaeological Jewels of Ephesus Including Lunch

Overview

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, archaeology museum of Selcuk-Ephesus. Also, entrance fees are included and you will be skipped the long ticket lines.

What's included

• ✓Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• ✓The serve of the lunch will be at local restaurant
• ✓Pick-up and drop-off services for ports or hotels in Istanbul, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Selcuk
• ✓Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• ✓Istanbul - Izmir round-trip flight tickets (only valid for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option)

• ✕Drinks
• ✕Ephesus Ancient City
• ✕Terrace Houses
• ✕Ephesus Archaeological Museum

What you'll do

1. 1

   DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: We will pick you up from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transfer you to airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the arrival terminal exit gate. They will then drive you to Selcuk town for your full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.

   ⏱ 3 hours
2. 2

   DEPARTURES FROM BODRUM CRUISE PORT OR HOTELS IN BODRUM: Your private guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Bodrum or at the arrival terminal exit gate of Bodrum Cruise Port. They will then drive you to Selcuk town for your full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Bodrum Port & Hotels' option.

   ⏱ 2 hours
3. 3

   DEPARTURES FROM KUSADASI CRUISE PORT OR HOTELS IN KUSADASI: Your private guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Kusadasi or at the arrival terminal exit gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port. They will then drive you to Selcuk town for your full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Kusadasi Port & Hotels' option.

   ⏱ 30 min
4. 4

   Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

   ⏱ 1h 45m

Availability & pricing

3 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
• Departures from Cruise Ports of Kusadasi & Bodrum : The local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
• Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Infant meals not included.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
• Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
• All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.

Cancellation policy

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