BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR: Mary's House and Ephesus Ruins
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BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR: Mary's House and Ephesus Ruins
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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY
Check out the best of Ephesus without straining to hear your guide, on this private tour. Explore the beautiful ancient city of Ephesus itself, as well as nearby attractions like the Temple of Artemis and the house of the Virgin Mary. This is an easy way to see a lot in a single day, and you won't have to worry about finding transport to take you between the different sites.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99
Duration: 4–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Visit one of Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Get your guides undivided attention on a private tour
- Cruise passengers are guaranteed to return to their boat on time
- Guaranteed on time return to the boat
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
- Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
What's not included- Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased tickets with guide, you can pay as cash to your guide)
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Entry/Admission - Ephesus Terrace Houses
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS force you to follow fixed schedules and visit places based on their timing, regardless of your interests! You’re stuck with fast and slow travelers alike, having to keep up with the group. Plus, you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you're interested in the sites or not. Why pay for places you don't want to visit and feel obligated to go just because you paid? ⛔️ ⚠️ Our PRIVATE TOURS give you the flexibility you need. Entry fees are not included, so you only pay for the places that genuinely interest you. In the morning, we discuss your interests and tailor the itinerary accordingly. ⚠️ ✳️ With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control, visiting only the places you want to see. Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours! ✳️ *****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and hot weather, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS. • WHY CHOOSE OUR PRIVATE TOURS OVER THE GROUP TOURS? Your time is valuable, don't waste it in the Group Tours by waiting for other fellow travelers! NOTE: ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY FOR PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, OR OTHER PORTS THEN KUSADASI.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Kusadasi Cruise Port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18736P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
- OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
- BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18736P1
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- laurenrW8233YP0 contributionsA fantastic tour!The trip was amazing, we got to see many things that we would not have on our own and much more economically than a cruise excursion. It was a private tour so we got to pick and choose which things we would like to do out of the options and didn’t have to stay longer than we would like at each place. Our driver was Ildo and our guide was Ender. They were fantastic and Ender had amazing knowledge about all of the sites to share. We would definitely recommend to those looking for an option to see many different places without the mess of having a large group.Written October 3, 2024
- bmF7880QB0 contributionsBest tour guide and driver for visiting Ephesus and other places!The best excursion day trip I have ever taken. Starting the day with meeting my tour guide Ender and our driver Ildo was easy as they were waiting exactly where I was told to meet them. We went to Mary’s house, Ephesus, a rug making co-op, along with eating there as well and lastly a leather shop. Everything was really great and the trip was amazing. It was the perfect amount time for each activity and was able to fit everything in nicely.Written October 3, 2024
- vivianpG6438TR0 contributionsAmazing!!Our guide Isik was friendly and knowledgeable. She met us just as we exited the port with her beautiful smile. The bus was cool and clean. The tour of Ephasis was very informative, walking along the ruins, you could imagine what it was like during different time periods and rulers. A definite must!!Written October 3, 2024
- LeighsBuddy0 contributionsAmazing tour for us!Wonderful day! Exceeded all expectations with our guide Isik. Her English is excellent and guided us through out the day with engaging information.Written October 3, 2024
- Leigh P0 contributionsOutstanding trip with IsikWe really enjoyed our trip with Isik! We enjoyed the Turkmen weaving experience! Such a beautiful person! so knowledgeable!!Written October 3, 2024
- peterpC9447TR0 contributionsTour of the ruinsIsik was a fantastic guide. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable!! Tour of the ruins , carpet factory. Fantastic lunch.Written October 3, 2024
- thuyp5630 contributionsEphesus tourThe tour was very pleasant. We took many photos and received history information from tour guide. The movie part was excellent in telling us the history. I loved the fashion show from the leather clothing store and we understood the important of maintaining handcrafted traditions in a handcrafted school. The lunch in family setting was very pleasant. Overall the tour was excellent in terms of timing and the content was enough for us. One minor improvement is to reduce the time to talk about history at one spot to less than 2 minutes. Any longer than that, you will lost the focus from people. Thank youWritten October 2, 2024
- minhchaur20150 contributionsAwesome experienceI enjoyed the tour itinerary which covers Ephesus, Artemis, and House of Virgin Mary. Sergio, the tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. The family-style lunch at a local farm-to-table restaurant was delicious and reasonable. Visits at leather fashion house and Turkish Carpet Making School/Manufacturer showcased the new and old business of Turkey. It was the well-crafted tour and well managed timewise. I highly recommend it.Written October 2, 2024
- maip4730 contributionsExcellentThe explanations and views were amazing. I have learnt a great history about history of Ephesus library, how to make a rugs and a good fun at fashion show. Ok I’m Mo onWritten October 2, 2024
- thanhcn20200 contributionsEphesus is a must seeEphesus is a must visit. Thank you Sergio, our very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. We were so happy to spend our 1 day to visit Ephesus, local stores, and have local food lunch.Written October 2, 2024
- 197yenc0 contributionsExcellent Tour of Ephesus.Sergio is excellent tour guide. Thank you for great tour. I would recommend this tour to my friends. Ephesus is great place.Written October 2, 2024
- tiviP0 contributionsExcellent Tour of EphesusOur guide Sergio was very knowledgeable about the area, organized our tour very well. The local lunch very tasty and affordable. Thank you.Written October 2, 2024
- gaylee880 contributionsFun touring the country!Ali was an amazing tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and took us to the greatest spots! Beautiful country! Would definitely recommend this tour guide !Written October 2, 2024
- hateredburnfarm0 contributionsInformative and great tour!Great tour if you are wanting to see House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Busri, the tour guide was very friendly and informative on the historical locations and was patient to allow us to take in these places at our own pace. We started our tour just after 8am and wrapped it up around 1pm. One thing to note was between visiting Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, there was an unexpected trip to a sheepskin clothing store where we were taken inside, watched a short fashion show then taken into the store where we had the option to buy. This wasn’t informed at the time of booking this trip. Afterwards we were taken to a lunch location which was also a carpet showcase, again this wasn’t something we knew we were in for. Because of this we requested to go back to the city centre and spent the rest of our time in Kusadasi there. Overall, amazing tour and experience and reasonably priced. Only downside to me personally was the end of the tour felt like an opportunity to sell things to us we weren’t looking for.Written October 2, 2024
- G7702CYjaket0 contributionsGreat for seeing the sitesWe had a great time seeing Ephesus with Busri. She was a very knowledgeable tour guide that provided great information about every sight we saw. The tour is great for seeing the historical sites, and the minibus with private driver was very nice.Written October 2, 2024
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lauren
2 contributions
What an incredible experience! Our drivers were punctual and perfectly on time. Our guide was incredible! He took time to connect with each of us personally and gave wonderful explanations of each of the sights that we visited. Even though we saw many things in one day it never felt exhausting or too rushed. It was a perfect and beautiful day and one that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to see Ephesus in a short amount of time.
Written June 25, 2021
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for such a great review. We work really hard to offer the best service in the best possible environment. Love showing you around.I hope to meet back with you
All the best
Ismail
Written January 21, 2022
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Nigel E
5 contributions
Jun 2022
Excellent tour. From booking, getting immediate confirmation, and getting picked up at the port gates everything was very smooth. Dilan was our guide for the day and she was so friendly and passionate about everything we saw. After first visiting Artemis Temple we then visited the amazing ruins of Ephesus, and Dilan was brilliant in showing us every important part, and was extremely knowledgeable, and the tour was conducted at our pace. Lunch was taken at a beautiful and peaceful outdoor restaurant and was tasty and plentiful. A great day out, great value, and highly recommended.
Written June 23, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing the travel experience you had with us and share with others on TripAdvisor. I hope to see you here again and please bring all your friends and family. We will ensure they all enjoy the same quality of service as you have.
All the best
Fatima & Ismail
Written June 24, 2022
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Christine G
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Definitely a worthwhile experience. We are so glad we did this tour! Our guide Fundai (sp?) was FANTASTIC! She knew how to avoid the crowds, explained everything thoroughly, gave us options as to what we wanted to see and do, and answered every question we had. We couldn’t believe how beautiful the ruins were (bring 40 euro each, cash), appreciated that everything was downhill. Hint: go to the museum - it’s air-conditioned, free, and has a very cool visual experience of what the ruins used to look like. We enjoyed seeing the Virgin Mary’s house (bring your credit card), we thought the fashion shoot at the leather factory was a blast (free if you choose not to buy anything), and we LOVED our 3-course lunch at the local restaurant for only $15 USD (they take credit cards). What a fabulous day!! Definitely worth it. We skipped the terrace houses and the rug factory because we don’t do stairs and weren’t as interested in the rugs.
Written June 11, 2024
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed with our service.We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful trip!
Best Regards
Written June 12, 2024
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Katy W
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
BUGRA our tour guide was amazing!
He is so knowledgeable about everything and so accommodating to make sure everybody could hear and understand. I highly recommend him and will definitely encourage others to use this tour company and especially BUGRA as a tour guide.
He is so knowledgeable about everything and so accommodating to make sure everybody could hear and understand. I highly recommend him and will definitely encourage others to use this tour company and especially BUGRA as a tour guide.
Written May 27, 2024
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Adventure669577
Noida, India14 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Turkey isn't, just about history of Ottomans and their rich exploits. Indeed, this land has been a cradle of many civilizations and all of these are so intricately and sublimely woven that no matter how well read you are, you will still need a guiding hand to connect your missing dots. Well, Fatma our guru on history of Ephesus and other surrounding historical sites, related a beautiful story on each monument, especially her conduct of Ephesus tour was riveting, she never missed a rock or ruin to bring out their significance. Must say, me and wife were very satisfied with all your arrangements. Stay blessed Fatma and other supportive staff feom Iglias Tours.
Written September 16, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing travel experience you had with us. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
Best Wishes
Fatima& Ismail
Written September 17, 2022
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Lindsey S
22 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had an absolutely fabulous time on this tour with Fatima, our friendly and knowledgeable guide. I'm happy with how many locations we were able to squeeze in to make this a day packed of interesting and educational sites as well as some engaging conversations with Fatima and a tasty lunch.
Our driver from the hotel was prompt and ready and the vehicles we used for airport transit and also for driving around on the tour We're clean and very comfortable.
Overall I'm very pleased we selected this tour and that we were able to have such a wonderful experience in the convenience of a single day trip. We'd absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make sure they have a quality and meaningful trip through the best sites of Ephesus.
Our driver from the hotel was prompt and ready and the vehicles we used for airport transit and also for driving around on the tour We're clean and very comfortable.
Overall I'm very pleased we selected this tour and that we were able to have such a wonderful experience in the convenience of a single day trip. We'd absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make sure they have a quality and meaningful trip through the best sites of Ephesus.
Written November 21, 2023
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Dear Guest,
We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your TripAdvisor review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are thrilled to receive such positive remarks Your support and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional visit.
Warmest Regards
Iglesias Tour Turkey Team
Written November 25, 2023
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Brittney T
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was a fun tour. Fatima was knowledgeable and fun. She was also great in accommodating what our group of 12 wanted to do. The lunch she took us to was so delicious! It was at a quiet local restaurant that our group would have passed by if we didn't have her. The restaurant was also very accommodating adding a last minute addition to our meal because of a member in our groups dietary needs.
Written September 15, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing travel experience you had with us. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
Best Wishes
Fatima& Ismail
Written September 15, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Glenn
Chilliwack, Canada2 contributions
Fatima met us the cruise ship port in Kusadasi. She took care of all the details of our tour as per what we arranged ahead of time. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Fatima was willing to adjust the tour on the fly, depending on what we wanted to do. She had all of the tickets ready for us and we were able to get to the sites before the large tour groups got there. She was then able to take more time with us, answering questions and highlighting places and sites. She is very knowledgeable and described things for us in a way that was
Easy to understand. The lunch she took us to was a great introduction to local cuisine. I fully recommend Fatima as a private guide. She made our experience that much better.
Easy to understand. The lunch she took us to was a great introduction to local cuisine. I fully recommend Fatima as a private guide. She made our experience that much better.
Written November 13, 2023
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Dear Guest,
We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your TripAdvisor review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are thrilled to receive such positive remarks Your support and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional visit.
Warmest Regards
Iglesias Tour Turkey Team
Written November 13, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ann R
Jersey, UK9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A lovely tour with Deniz who explained everything clearly and precisely. He phoned ahead and adjusted the times of our visit to the sites so we could miss the crowds which was a big help.
His knowledge was great and insightful and really brought everything to life.
The shops we visited were not pushy and the food and refreshments were very nice.
I would really recommend this tour and Deniz to anyone on a cruise with just a day to see Turkey.
Deniz met us at the port doors and the only negative was first thing, when everyone was trying to get onto the coaches, we had to wait on a narrow pavement for our coach to arrive. All the tours were lined up on different parts of the pavement, not ideal but I suppose space is limited and expensive.
His knowledge was great and insightful and really brought everything to life.
The shops we visited were not pushy and the food and refreshments were very nice.
I would really recommend this tour and Deniz to anyone on a cruise with just a day to see Turkey.
Deniz met us at the port doors and the only negative was first thing, when everyone was trying to get onto the coaches, we had to wait on a narrow pavement for our coach to arrive. All the tours were lined up on different parts of the pavement, not ideal but I suppose space is limited and expensive.
Written October 15, 2023
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Dear Guest,
We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your TripAdvisor review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are thrilled to receive such positive remarks Your support and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional visit.
Warmest Regards
Iglesias Tour Turkey Team
Written October 20, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Malorie B
West Haven, UT2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We went on a small group tour with Bugra and he was awesome! Very knowledgeable. We were able to customize the tour also. Would recommend for someone looking for a affordable tour that covers the top sites of Ephesus.
Written September 30, 2022
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing travel experience you had with us. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
Best Wishes
Fatima& Ismail
Written October 1, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
I took this tour on June 8, 2024. We ended up at a very high-end Rug store. I bought a rug and still have not received it. Can you please give me more information about the store. When I called Viator they gave me a number that did not work. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Written August 20, 2024
We are at Palm wings Divutlar. Is this a pick up location?
Written September 25, 2019
Am trying to book tour for family. I don’t have passport numbers or birthdays. Can I still book?
Written September 25, 2019
We booked at the hotel and they did require this info. You may want to write the tour guides and ask. Not actually sure why they needed it.
Written September 25, 2019
Hello I have just booked 2 adults for Thursday 25/04/19 via trip advisor (Maryam and Suhail) can you please pick us up from palm wings Ephesus beach resort?
Written April 24, 2019
Cassandra Hii
Singapore, Singapore
How many people will there be in the small group tour?
Written April 23, 2019
Dear Guest,
Our Small-Group Tours are up to 15 people.
However, mostly we have 5-10 persons on Tours.
Written April 23, 2019
Hi!! Is there any chance to have the tour in spanish? I will like to have it for next apr 24th. Thanks
Written April 16, 2019
Dear Guest, thank you very much for contacting us!
It is only possible in a private tour. So, if you book for a private tour then we may provide you a Spanish speaking tour guide.
Kind Regards,
Ismail Kuscu
Written April 17, 2019
hi, i wil stay in ephesus place on 26th april, can u guys pick me up from there? 2 adults and 1 three year old child
Written April 13, 2019
Dear Guest, yes we may pick you up from Ephesus Palace Hotel.
We hope to see you in our Tour.
Written April 15, 2019
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