Discover the wonders of western Turkey on this full-day ephesus tour starting with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Izmir. Your journey begins with a visit to the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, an important stop in any guided Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary House visit.
Continue to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world. Walk through marble streets and explore highlights such as the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Curetes Street, and Hadrian Temple as part of a rich Ephesus history tour. This experience is ideal for those looking for a detailed Ephesus sightseeing tour.
After exploring Ephesus, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch before heading to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The tour continues to the charming Sirince village, known for its historic houses and local wine production. Enjoy free time for wine tasting and cultural exploration, making this a perfect ephesus tour from izmir with lunch and sirince village.
This well-planned itinerary is also ideal for travelers seeking a full day ephesus tour from izmir including terrace houses optional with comfort and expert guidance.
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The tour starts with your pick-up from your hotel in Izmir. The pick-ups in Izmir start at 07:30 am;. After all the participants of the tour meet up; the discovery of Ephesus starts with the house of virgin Mary.
The House of virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come to the area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 1 hour and after our visit; there will be a 10-minute drive to Ephesus.
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. In our tour, we will be seeing the odeon,state agora,the prytaneion,the memmius monument,the domatian temple,Hercules gate,curetes street,the Hadrian temple and the latriens. The visits to the private houses (So-called ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 15 € / per person and your guide should be informed before hand. After the terrace houses, we will carry on with our exploration of the Celsus library,marble road,commercial agora,great theather, and arcadiane (harbour road).
A nice luncheon will be served in a quaint local restaurant.
After lunch we will visit the temple of Artemis; which is one of the 'seven world wonders' of antiquity. Here, there will be a good chance to take gorgeous pictures of the church of St.John and the Mosque of İsa Bey .
Sirince is an old village of ‘the Byzantine Greeks situated on the hills of Selcuk and 9 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace pact after the Turkish national war (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit-flavoured wine production, and you will have free time for some wine tasting.
Our daily tour will be finalized around 4:30 pm and we will bring you back to Izmir airport or your hotel in Izmir.
This Ephesus tour from Izmir offers a seamless and enriching experience combining history, culture, and comfort. With a professional guide, you will enjoy a guided Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary House visit, gaining deep insights into ancient civilizations. The itinerary includes lunch and a visit to Sirince village, making it more than just a typical Ephesus sightseeing tour. It is ideal for travelers looking for a full-day Ephesus tour from Izmir, including terrace houses optional with well-organized logistics and maximum value.
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This Ephesus tour is perfect for travelers staying in Izmir who want a complete day trip experience. Ideal for history lovers, couples, and small groups seeking an Ephesus history tour combined with cultural exploration. It is also suitable for first-time visitors looking for a structured guided Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary House visit. If you are searching for a balanced Ephesus sightseeing tour including lunch and free time in Sirince village, this is the right choice for you.
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The best time to join this Ephesus tour from Izmir is during spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October), when temperatures are mild and ideal for walking. These seasons enhance your Ephesus sightseeing tour experience and allow comfortable exploration of historical sites. Summer months can be hot, but early departures make this full-day Ephesus tour from Izmir, including Terrace houses optional manageable. Visiting Sirince village is enjoyable year-round, especially during wine harvest season.
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This ephesus tour from izmir with lunch and sirince village includes transportation, guide service, and lunch.
Yes, this ephesus tour includes pick-up and drop-off from Izmir hotels or airport.
No, they are optional in this full day ephesus tour from izmir including terrace houses optional.
This is a full-day Ephesus sightseeing tour lasting approximately 8–9 hours.
Yes, you will visit Sirince village with free time for wine tasting and exploration.
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