Ephesus Tour From Izmir
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Step onto the ancient marble streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world and one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, and discover its remarkable history with a professional local guide. Explore the city’s most impressive landmarks in a logical route, including the Odeon, State Agora, Curetes Street, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Commercial Agora, and the Great Theatre, which once accommodated approximately 24,000 spectators. Along the way, your guide brings Ephesus to life through engaging stories and fascinating insights into its history, architecture, culture, and daily life. After exploring Ephesus, enjoy lunch and visit selected local workshops to discover traditional craftsmanship and regional products. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, before returning to your hotel accompanied by your guide.
Your experience
Stop 1
Starting from Izmir city center area.
Stop 2
Ancient Ephesus City Visit with your guide.
Stop 3
Take a lunch at local restaurant with open buffet.
Stop 4
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a magnificent structure dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis. Located in Ephesus, it was renowned for its grand scale and exquisite marble construction. Though only ruins remain today, it once featured towering columns and intricate sculptures, reflecting the architectural and artistic brilliance of ancient times.
Stop 5
Take a road for turn back to Izmir.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate your hotel name and adress)
- Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan, minibus or midibus (depend on group size)
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fees
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- 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
- The duration of transfers is one and half hour approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- If you have an evening flight on the same day, please make sure to inform us beforehand and select a flight departing after 8:00 PM.
- Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
- If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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