Category: Ephesus Tour From Izmir

2 Days Western Turkey Tour - Ephesus, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias...

4/11/2019

Oeler Family with our tour guide Yesim visiting Bodrum Castle

We have just completed 2 Days Custom Tour of Western Turkey for Oeler Family from Dubai. They had wonderful time with our tour guide Yesim Kulak.

We offer private tours of Western Turkey. These tours can start from Izmir airport, Denizli airport, Izmir hotels, Kusadasi hotels, Pamukkale hotels or any other desired location nearby.

Suggested tour program is as follows:

Day 1 - Fullday Tour of Ephesus
Meet with your guide in front of your hotel in Kusadasi. Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at the HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient EPHESUS, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath,Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Afterwards visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN and see the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 - Fullday Tour of Pamukkale and Aphrodisias
After departing from Kusadasi, drive east approx. 3 hours. Visit Aphrodisias, see the finest works of marble from Roman Period and the 30.000 spectator capacity gigantic roman stadium. Continue to Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Enter the site from North Gate and walk through the Ancient Necropolis (Cemetery). So far Italian archaeologists excavated over 1200 tombs in the area. The total number is expected to exceed 3000. No where in the world you can see such a gigantic ancient cemetery. Afterwards see the Roman Bath, walk through Domitian Gate, Frantinus Avenue to see the other remains. View the huge Roman theater having a capacity of 10000. Walk on the calcium deposit terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the stunning views. The water temperature is 32 degrees. At the end of the tour we can drop you at a hotel in Pamukkale or drive you back to Kusadasi.

Cost: 385 Euro (Total to be paid for your party of 1-6 people)

Rates Cover:

Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide
A/C Mercedes MPV
All transportation costs.
Tax, service charges.
Pick up and drop off from/to Hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk
Lunches

Rates Do Not Cover:

Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunches.

There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euro or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required.

We recommend you to overnight in Kusadasi.
Recommended hotels to stay in Kusadasi:

Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars

We offer custom private tours of Western Turkey such as above.
For more information, please contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir Airport

4/9/2019

We organize private tours of Ephesus from Izmir airport. Travellers who stay in Istanbul can make a day trip to Ephesus. The closest airport to Ephesus is Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport which is a 45 minutes drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir takes approximately 1 hour..

We provide exclusive private tours of Ephesus including pick up and drop off from/to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Izmir Airport Hotels.

For travellers who will be flying from Istanbul we recommend the following flights (Please note that there two airports located in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Istanbul Airport is located in the European side and Sabiha Gokcen is located in the Asian Side of Istanbul.

Airlines flying to Izmir Airport from Istanbul Airports:
Atlas Global : http://www.atlasglb.com/en
Pegasus : http://www.flypgs.com/
Onur Air : http://www.onurair.com.tr/
Turkish Airlines : http://www.turkishairlines.com/tr
SunExpress: https://www.sunexpress.com/en/

* Generally a private tour of Ephesus takes approximately 8 hours. Therefore we recommned our guests to book 8am flight from Istanbul to Izmir and 6pm flight from Izmir to Istanbul.

Below please find suggested private Ephesus tour programs starting from Izmir airport and Izmir Airport Hotels :

We will meet you at Izmir airport

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Izmir Airport Hotels Booking.com links:
Orty Airport Hotel
Tav Airport Hotel Izmir
DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport

IZMIR No. 2
Fullday - Ephesus + Lunch (6 hours)
Boarding your vehicle at airport of Izmir, drive south to Selcuk Town.. En-route see the cotton fields, vineyards and pine woods while driving along the blue Aegean shores. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of ancient world. Continue to Ephesus where you start at the Magnesia Gate and walk downhill through the city. Your tour guide will point out the sights, bringing the history of Ephesus to life as you pause at the Odeon, Upper Agora, Town Hall, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian and Domitianus, Memmius Memorial, Roman Baths and extraordinary Library of Celsus. At the end of a marble street leading from the library, gaze up at the impressive theater, built to seat 24.000 people. Enjoy a lunch in the grounds of a country house. Here you will see a private demonstration of the traditional carpet making process from dying to spinning to weawing at a school where young girls are trained in the craft. Your last stop will be the visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a delicate masterpiece of Turkish architecture from the fourteenth century. Afterwards drive back to Izmir airport.

IZMIR No.3
Fullday tour of Ephesus, House of Mary & Basilica of St. John
(8 hours)
Biblical sites, including Mary's last-known dwelling place, the ancient city of Ephesus and a relaxing luncheon are featured in this fascinating, full-day excursion. As your vehicle makes its way along the Aegean Coast, you will pass some of the regions fertile lands. As you reach the silted valley, time seems to come to a halt and then reverse. After a steep drive up Mt. Pagus, you will arrive at a stone chapel. This converted house probably dates from the 1st century and was envisioned by a German nun as the site where the Virgin Mary spent her last days. Continuing to Ephesus, leave your coach at the parking area and proceed on foot through Magnesia Gate. As you stroll along the old marble streets, you will pass the Odeon and Upper Agora. You will also see the ornate Hadrian Temple, the remains of some Terrace houses, the beautifully restored facade of the Celsus Library, the Roman Baths of Scholastica, the Commercial Agora and the theater, which accommodates 25,000 spectators and is still used for occasional performances. After your visit to Ephesus, re-board your vehicle for an ejoyable lunch. Afterwards enjoy a presentation about Turkish weavings , see the girls at the looms knotting carpets and kilims. Learn about the natural dyes and learn the differences between Silk , flosh , wool and cotton weavings for handmade rugs. The proprietors will give a fascinating demonstration of the local traditional crafts. Next is the Basilica of St. John, one of the seven churches of Asia Minor, is your final stop before your return to Izmir Airport.

IZMIR No.4
Fullday (8hours) Ephesus & Villages
Meet with your guide in front of the Izmir airport passenger terminal. Depart the pier for the an hour drive to the magnificent site of Ephesus. Ephesus is the best preserved of the Greek/Roman cities in Anatolia and while you are visiting the ancient ruins of this magnificent site and your tour guide will bring them alive. You will see the beautiful Celsus Library, restored and reconstructed according to its original form by the architect Friedmund Hueber in the 1970's. The most spectacular building of Ephesus is the Grand Theater, built during the Hellenistic age to hold 25,000 spectators. The city was also the hometown of great philosopher Heraclitus. After a visit to Ephesus Antique Site, you will arrive at Sirince Village. This old Orthodox Village, 30 km from Kusadasi, was once "Cirkince"(ugly). Indeed its inhabitants gave this name on the purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly and called it "Sirince" (pretty). Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish-Greek culture as of the 1920's; after the Turkish Independence War, people exchange between Greek and Turks has occurred and all those typical Greek houses, though they kept their original outside characteristics, have received the local layout inside. At Sirince Village you will have chance of seeing the local life at a village and purchasing some small local souvenirs and handicrafts. The village is also famous for its local grape and other fruit wines. During the lunch, mingle with the local people of the village. Have a cup of traditional Turkish coffee at the main coffee house of the village. Your last stop will be the visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a delicate masterpiece of Turkish architecture from the fourteenth century.

For applicable Ephesus Tour costs please visit: Ephesus Tour Rates

If you need more information please do hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Entrance Fee - Ephesus - where else does this sites covers?
As mentioned, You will see the beautiful Celsus Library, restored and reconstructed according to its original form by the architect Friedmund Hueber in the 1970's. The most spectacular building of Ephesus is the Grand Theater

> These are the sites you will be visiting during the visit to the ancient city of Ephesus:

2. Entrance Ticket - is your guide will assist me to purchase? Does your guide need a ticket?
> Yes, the tour guide will assist you to purchase tickets.
We will assign you a licensed tour guide.
There is no admission for licensed tour guides.

3. Once Confirmed - do I need to fill up all as mentioned below:
> Yes, please. We need the following information:

For private tour booking,
Kindly advise us the following:

Full names of the members of your group and their passport numbers.
Number of people in your group.
Date of Arrival
Name of the Cruise Ship/Hotel/Flight number
Time to start the tour
Tour code or name or name of the sites you would like to visit.

4. Cancellation Policy - as mentioned, Once you are within the 24 hour tour departure window, the tour becomes non-refundable. May I know, what method of transaction?
> In this case we will ask your credit card details.

5. Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - at Hotel in Izmir
> No problem, we can meet you at a Hotel in Izmir.

6. Entrance Fee - if requested for early purchase, any extra charges incurred? Kindly advise and give quotes.
Approximate cost of entrance fees:
Ephesus: 10 euro per person (60 Turkish Lira)
House of Mary: 5.5 Euro per person (35 Turkish Lira)
Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge
Sirince Village: Free of charge
Isa Bey Mosque: Free of Charge
Terrace Houses: 5 Euro per person (30 Turkish Lira)
Basilica of St. John: 2.5 Euro per person (15 TL)
Museum of Ephesus: 2.5 Euro per person (15 TL)
> There is no need to prepurchase the tickets. There are never long lines at the sites. You can make the decision where to go with the recommendation of your tour guide.

7. Lunch - if requested, where and what is provided? Estimation of cost if a Turkish set meal? Kindly advise and give quotes.
> We will take you to a place where you can Enjoy home made meal. Lunch will be provided at the premises öf a weaving center. Lunch cost is included in the price.

9. Shopping - please recommend some shops and handicraft places.
> Turkish pottery , çini
> Turkish Carpets
> Turkish Delight and sweets
> Leather outlet för Leather jackets

10. Mode of Payment - can be paid in TL?
Yes, Payment can be made in Turkish Liras.

11. Transport - Vehicle Merc MPV deluxe Sedan EURO 160 is for 4 pax?
> We will assign you a Mercedes Vito which has 6 passenger seats + guide + driver

12. Is it a private tour? We are party of 4.
> We only offer private tours. You will be the only ones in the vehicle besides your personal tour guide and driver.

13. We can pick & choose sites, not all? Entrance priced mentioned.
> yes, you can choose the sites to be visited.

14. Tickets purchases by whom? No delay.
> our tour guide will assist you to buy the tickets. You will not wait in the lines.

15. Will there be any shopping or handicraft shop visit? Like to visit some.
> if requested yes. You are the one who is going to decide where to go.

Izmir Airport Transfers to Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince
Izmir Airport Selcuk Town (Ephesus) Train Schedule
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Doing day tour of Ephesus by train from Izmir Basmane Train Station

2/7/2019

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For travellers who will be staying at hotels near Basmane district in Izmir, we recommend them to take the 9.00am train from Basmane Train Station which will arrive to Selcuk (Ephesus) at 10.15am. (Same train stops at Izmir Airport Train Station at 9.20am). Our tour guide and vehicle can meet you at Selcuk Train Station. After the private tour of Ephesus you will be dropped back to Selcuk Train Station for your return journey to Izmir or Izmir Airport. Return train will leave Selcuk at 6.00pm and arrive Izmir Basmane Train station at 7.15pm.

The train ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Costs approximately 10tl (1.5 Euro / 2 USD) per person (one way)

Izmir Basmane Train Station

Recommended Hotels to stay near Izmir Basmane Train Station (Booking.com Links):

Hotel Baylan Basmane (2 min walk)
Smart Hotel Izmir (3 min walk)
Oglakcioglu Park Boutique Hotel (4 min walk)
Kaya Prestige - 4 Stars (10 min walk)
Karaca Hotel - 4 Stars (15 min walk)
Hilton Izmir - 5 Stars (15 min walk)
Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir (15 min walk)
Met Boutique Hotel (5 min walk)

Taking the train from Izmir Basmane Train Station to Selcuk is an enjoyable way to see the Western Turkey. The train passes through the rich fertile farmlands, orchards and vineyards stopping at the small farming towns and villages along the way. Train is the cheapest way to travel, though not the fastest and not the most comfortable way to travel between Izmir and Ephesus.

* You can not prebook train tickets. You can buy them with Turkish Liras cash at Train Staitions. It is recommended to be at the train stations 20 minutes before the departure of the train to avoid disappointment.

During the 8 hours private tour of Ephesus, following sites can be visited:

Izmir Basmane Train Station :

For the cost of a Private Tour of Ephesus from Selcuk Train Station please contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati, Cesme

3/13/2018

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Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati

Alacati gained great importance in history because of its secure port. Alacati Port is one of the safest ports in the south of Cesme Peninsula. The history of Alacati dates back to 3000BC. Alacatı started to develop at the beginning of 1800's. At the beginning of the 1800s, the phylloxera disease hit the vineyards in Europe and made all the vineyards inefficient. Alacati benefited from this. After 1830, disease-free, quality grapes and wines, which grow on fertile soil of the region, are opened to the world from Alacati Port. The most important factor in the development of the economy of Alacati at that time was wine production and olive oil production.

In the past, the dominant population in Alacati was the Greeks. The Turks, who were very few until the end of the 1800s, After the independence war, Turkish population started to increase. With the arrival of Turkish community, the vineyards started to close down.

Alacati today, is popular resort town, located 79 kilometres south of Izmir. It has rich thermal springs and fertile farm lands producing anise, onion, artichoke. The region has the Mediterranean climate. The winters are rainy, the summers are hot and arid. The winter population is 10.000, and in the summer rises to 50,000. The wind in Alacati is very suitable for windsurfing. Alacati houses world windsurf championships. The city is adorned with beautiful Greek homes from 19th century. Some these houses are converted into luxury boutique hotels. Especially Turkish vacationers prefer to spend their vacation in Alacati.

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Day Trip from Alacati to Ephesus

Ephesus is the highlight of Western Region of Turkey. It is a must see site for all travellers visiting Alacati. We offer private tours of Ephesus for travellers who stay in Alacati Hotels. These private tours can start from Alacati and end inIzmir Airport or start from Izmir airport and end in Alacati or start and end in Alacati. Kindly note that Ephesus is 2 hours drive from Alacati.

Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Alacati ending in Izmir Airport

Temple of Artemis + Ephesus + House of Mary (8 hours)
After meeting your guide drive through the fertile lands. After 2 hours drive, your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Altough there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses (optional), Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate. Your driver and tour guide will take you toIzmir Airport at the end of the tour.

Private tour cost: 220 Euro (1-6 people)

Rates Cover:
- Services of an excellent English speaking Guide
- A/C Mercedes V-Class
- All transportation costs.
- Tax, service charges
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- Pick up from Alacati
- Drop off at Izmir Airport

Rates Do Not Cover:
- Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.
- Drinks during lunch

Important Notice:
There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private Ephesus tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euro, Turkish Liras or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking.

* Above pick up and drop off locations can be modified.
* If the above price is too high. We are also able to pick you up from Uckuyular bus station. In this case we will be making a 50 Euro discount. Take Cesme Seyahat bus at 9am. Get off at Uckuyular Bus Station We can meet you at Uckuyular 10am and start the tour. If requested we can take you back to Uckuyular bus station at the end of the tour for your return transfer to Alacati.

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Private Ephesus Tours for MSC Cruise Passengers - MSC Lirica

3/9/2018

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MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica of MSC Cruise Lines will call to the Port of Izmir in 2019.
We have been receving enquiries for private tours of Ephesus from Izmir Cruise Port from MSC Lirica Cruise passengers.

MSC Lirica will be making 3 calls to Izmir Cruise Port during Mediterranean Cruise in 2019:
August 02 2019 - 10 Nights Mediterranean - Bari / Bari
September 26 2019 - 11 Nights Mediterranean - Bari / Bari
October 29 2019 - 11 Nights Mediterranean - Bari / Bari

We offer private tours of Ephesus & Temple of Artemis and Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary with excellent licensed tour guides from Izmir Cruise Port

For more information please visit: Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir or contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours from MSC Lirica

3/9/2018

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MSC Cruise Ship at Izmir Cruise Port - April 02 2015

Today, MSC Lirica will be calling to Izmir Cruise Port. During 11 Nights Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta cruise. MSC Lirica will stop at Izmir Cruise Port. We have been receiving enquiries for private tours of Ephesus. MSC Lirica is the only cruise ship of MSC Cruises which will be calling to Izmir Cruise Port. MSC Lirica will stay at Izmir Cruise Port between 9.00 and 15.00.

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Private Ephesus Tours for Brazilians by Portuguese Speaking Local Tour Guides

2/15/2018

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Ephesus Tours with Portuguese speaking Tour Guides

We offer private tours of Ephesus for Brazilians travelling to Ephesus. All these tours are conducted by licensed Portuguese speaking tour guides. We work with only Licensed Professional Tourist Guides

All our tour guides are licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism, but, more importantly, they share a common trait among them, they love their work and they do it with passion, they consider the mission and do not repeat the rehearsed information, but more of that, share your knowledge about Ephesus in the past and present with each and every one of our visitors in a friendly and informative way. All tour guides in Turkey must undergo rigorous training and very strict examinations to receive their license. In addition, all our tour guides are also university graduates History, Archeology, Cultural Heritage Studies and Foreign Languages ...

An expert authorized Portuguese speaking guide will be with you at all times during your private tour of Ephesus.

For more information please click the following link or contact us:
Excursões privadas de Éfeso com guias de língua portuguesa

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2 Days Western Turkey Tour - Ephesus, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias...

Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir Airport

Frequently Asked Questions:

Doing day tour of Ephesus by train from Izmir Basmane Train Station

The train ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Costs approximately 10tl (1.5 Euro / 2 USD) per person (one way)

Izmir Basmane Train Station :

Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati, Cesme

Day Trip from Alacati to Ephesus

Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Alacati ending in Izmir Airport

Private Ephesus Tours for MSC Cruise Passengers - MSC Lirica

Private Ephesus Tours from MSC Lirica

Private Ephesus Tours for Brazilians by Portuguese Speaking Local Tour Guides

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The train ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Costs approximately 10tl (1.5 Euro / 2 USD) per person (one way)

Izmir Basmane Train Station :

Day Trip from Alacati to Ephesus

Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Alacati ending in Izmir Airport

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The train ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Costs approximately 10tl (1.5 Euro / 2 USD) per person (one way)