From Izmir: Private Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour Private Tour: Ephesus and House of Mary without entry tickets

Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a private day trip from Izmir. Travel with a private guide and vehicle for a personalized experience.
Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel or the Izmir Cruise Port. Travel in comfort to the Selçuk region, a drive that takes approximately 1–1.5 hours, depending on your pickup location and traffic.

Your first stop is the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful sanctuary traditionally believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. Explore the small chapel and surrounding grounds, with time for personal reflection.

Next, head to the ancient city of Ephesus. Walk along its marble streets and discover the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, Curetes Street, and the Great Theatre. Learn about everyday life, trade, and culture in this former Roman port city.

Continue to the Ephesus Experience Museum for an immersive audiovisual journey into the ancient city’s past. Digital storytelling brings the history and atmosphere of Ephesus to life, complementing your guided visit to the ruins.

Take a break at a local restaurant. Your guide can help you choose dishes suited to your preferences. After lunch, enjoy a brief stop at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide will explain its significance and its connection to ancient Ephesus.

Finally, relax on the drive back to your hotel or cruise port. For cruise passengers, the departure time and return schedule will be arranged around the ship’s port hours.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.