About This Tour
Start your day with a morning pickup from your hotel or Izmir Airport and spend eight full hours exploring some of the most significant historical and cultural sites in Turkey — all with entry fees and lunch taken care of.
Your journey begins at the House of the Virgin Mary, set peacefully in the hills above Ephesus, before continuing to the ancient city itself — one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Walk the marble streets past Trajan's Fountain, the Agora, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and more.
After a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk, visit the Temple of Artemis — once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — before finishing the day in the hilltop village of Şirince. Wander its traditional stone houses, explore fruit wine production, and enjoy some wine tasting before the transfer back to Izmir.
Everything Included — Nothing to Worry About
Entry Fees Included
House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus Ancient City entrance tickets are covered in the tour price.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
A proper sit-down meal at a quaint local restaurant in Selçuk — included, not an add-on.
Hotel & Airport Pickup
Pickup from your Izmir hotel or directly from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Luggage welcome.
Şirince Wine Tasting
Finish the day in the historic village of Şirince — traditional houses, fruit wine, and free time.
Tour Highlights
- Full-day tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir
- Explore the House of Virgin Mary — where Mary may have spent her last days
- Wander the historic city of Ephesus on the marble streets with a licensed guide
- See Trajan's Fountain, the Agora, the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre and more
- Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Explore Şirince — a traditional village famous for its fruit wines
- Hotel and airport pickup included — convenient door-to-door service
- Entry fees and lunch both included in the tour price
Sites You'll See in Ephesus
Itinerary
Izmir — Hotel or Airport
Pickup from your hotel in Izmir or directly from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Exact pickup time is confirmed one day before the tour. You can bring luggage if you are heading to the airport afterwards.
Comfortable drive from Izmir to the Ephesus region in your air-conditioned vehicle.
House of the Virgin Mary
A 6th-century church built on the foundations of a 1st-century home, set in the hills above Ephesus. Believed to be where Mary spent her final days, this is an official Roman Catholic shrine visited by pilgrims of all faiths. Entry fee included.
Ephesus Ancient City
2.5 hours to walk the marble streets of Ephesus from the upper to lower gates, accompanied by your guide. See fifteen major monuments and enjoy the sense of walking through one of the most significant cities of the ancient world. Entry fee included.
Skip-the-line entry includedSelçuk — Lunch at a Local Restaurant
A one-hour lunch break at a quaint local restaurant in Selçuk. Lunch is included in your tour price.
Shopping Stop
An optional 45-minute shopping break. Entirely at your discretion.
Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide explains its history and significance while you explore the site and photograph the remains — including views of the Mosque of İsa Bey.
Şirince Village
Tucked into the hills near Selçuk, Şirince is a beautifully preserved Ottoman-Greek village famous for its traditional stone houses and fruit wines. Explore the cobbled streets with your guide, discover the local wine production and enjoy a tasting of the village's signature fruit-flavoured wines.
Return transfer to Izmir.
Izmir — Hotel or Airport
Drop-off at your Izmir hotel or Adnan Menderes Airport. If heading to the airport, let the team know in advance and bring your luggage from the morning pickup.
What's Included
Included
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Izmir
- Air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide
- Entry fees for House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus Ancient City
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk
- Skip-the-line entry at all sites
Not Included
- Terrace Houses entry fee (€15 per person — optional add-on)
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Know Before You Go
Your tour is confirmed as soon as you make the reservation.
Your pickup time will be sent to you one day before the tour. Hotel pickups are usually between 07:15 and 07:45.
Return to Izmir is usually between 17:00 and 18:00.
Drop-off at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is available after the tour. Please inform the team in advance if you need this service.
You can bring your luggage on the tour if you are being dropped at the airport afterwards.
There is no participant limit for this tour. Both small group and private options are available.
Optional: Visit the Terrace Houses inside Ephesus for an additional €15 per person. Ask your guide on the day.
Check Availability & Book
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Pickup Locations
- Izmir city centre (hotel pickup)
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
- Konak
- Gaziemir
Check availability for your exact pickup point. Pickup time confirmed one day prior.
Şirince Village
A beautifully preserved Ottoman-Greek village in the hills above Selçuk. Famous for its traditional stone houses, cobbled streets, and unique fruit wines — peach, strawberry, melon and more. A perfect way to end the day.
What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat & sunscreen
- Camera
- Small amount of cash (drinks, shopping, Terrace Houses)
- Luggage (if continuing to airport after the tour)