Ephesus Excursion from Izmir with Guide

Overview

Depart from Izmir to explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will walk along ancient marble streets to discover the history of this great city of the ancient world. The itinerary follows a logical route to visit the most striking monuments: the Odeon, the State Agora, the Curetes Way, Trajan's Fountain, Hadrian's Temple, the Library of Celsus, the Commercial Agora, and the Great Theatre, which once held 24,000 spectators. The excursion includes an open buffet lunch and visits to local artisan workshops to discover regional products. The programme concludes with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, a former wonder of the ancient world, before returning to your hotel. Transport is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle (minibus or midibus depending on group size).

Itinerary

1. Izmir

   Starting from Izmir city center area.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Vieille ville d’Éphèse

   Ancient Ephesus City Visit with your guide.

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. Selcuk

   Take a lunch at local restaurant with open buffet.

   · 1 h

4. The Temple of Artemis

   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.

   · 20 min· Admission included

5. Izmir

   Take a road for turn back to Izmir.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

All Izmir Hotels Izmir Cruise Port Izmir Airport Airbnb Address If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.

What to know before you go

• Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
• Prams and pushchairs are permitted for babies and young children.
• Young children must sit on an adult's lap.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• The tour may be operated by a multilingual guide.
• Cruise passengers must provide their arrival and boarding times when booking.
• Transfer time is approximately 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
• For flights on the same evening, please inform the organiser and select a flight departing after 20:00.
• As this is a group tour, end times may vary; please contact the organiser if you have further travel plans.
• The tour will be conducted in English if there are insufficient participants for other languages.
• The group is limited to a maximum of 18 travellers.
• Booking confirmation is immediate.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is possible on the day of departure.
• The activity may be cancelled if there are insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers seeking a guided group tour (maximum 18 people).
• People with reduced mobility or parents with pushchairs.
• Cruise passengers stopping in Izmir.
• Travellers speaking English, French, or Spanish.

What makes it different

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
• Open buffet lunch included in the package.
• Entrance to the Ephesus archaeological site included.

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Activity offered by Gezenthi Travel Agency via Viator.