TURKEY
Ephesus Private Day
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At a glance
- Location
- Turkey
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available
- Operated by
- Gezenthi Travel Agency
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
Enjoy a private and thoughtfully paced exploration of Ephesus and Selçuk with a dedicated vehicle, professional driver, and licensed guide reserved exclusively for your group. The flexible itinerary allows you to focus on the places that interest you most while experiencing the region in comfort.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through the marble streets of Ephesus, and admire the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses near the Library of Celsus. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the historic İsa Bey Mosque, each representing a different chapter of the region’s classical, Christian, and Islamic heritage.
Pause for lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk before continuing your journey. With personalized guidance, separate driver and guide, and the freedom to explore at an unhurried pace, this private tour offers a deeper and more refined experience of the wider Ephesus area.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Tour Guide
- Private Transport
- Private driver (your guide and driver are two separate individuals)
What's not included
- Lunch and Drinks
- Ephesus Entry Fee
- Virgin Mary House entry fee
- Tips
- Terrace House Entry Fee
- St. Jean Basilic entry fee
- Tempel of Artemis
- Ephesus Museum entry fee
Itinerary
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Take all guests from their hotel and continue to Selcuk for visit.
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Visiting the Virgin Mary House
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Visiting Ephesus Ancient City
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Visiting Basilica of and Tomb of St. Jean
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This is a location within the ancient city of Ephesus. Adjacent to the library of Celsus, this marvelous elite houses are very well preserved.
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Take our lunch at the place at the local restaurant
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Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remain of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.
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It is both a Christian and Muslim legend. Seven young people, denying the Pagan ways and loyal to One God belief, escaped from Pagan King and sleep for a few centuries.
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The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
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Come back to Izmir, and take off all guests to their hotel.
Meeting & pickup
We will pick up all our guests from their own location.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available — see Viator booking page for exact deadlines and refund terms.
About the operator
Gezenthi Travel Agency operates this experience in Turkey. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated September 13, 2026