Izmir Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Ephesus Biblical Highlights Tour
Izmir Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Ephesus Biblical Highlights Tour
By Fez Travel
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$281.18
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Ages 3-99
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private, air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
- Izmir Port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5739PRTIZMEPHESUS- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- It is highly recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- 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: 5739PRTIZMEPHESUS
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Itinerary
- 1Meet your guide at your hotel in Izmir, Izmir port or Izmir Airport. After an hour, arrive at this age-old Greco-Roman city. Enter with your guide via the Magnesia Gate and explore the ruined streets, shops, building and other monuments of this once powerful trading city. See the Roman baths, Odeon, Fountain of Trajan and the Temple of Hadrian, and admire the magnificent Library of Celsus. Linger, too, at the Great Theatre, a 25,000-seater arena where St Paul. Leave Ephesus and visit the nearby House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last years. Continue to the Basilica of St John to see the remains of this 6th century church. View the walls and remaining frescoes of this once-majestic church that was built over the believed burial site of the apostle. Finally, head for the Temple of Artemis, where a single, restored column marks what was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Stop for lunch (own expense) at an opportune time during your trip.
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- LightPacker6077210 contributionsWonderful experience of history and sites of TürkiyeBrilliant tour covering a vast distance to take in most of the ‘must see’ places of Türkiye. Relaxed, fun, informative with time to explore on our own. Highlights were Gallipoli, Ephasus first thing in the morning before the crowds arrived and Cappadocia ( ballooning, open air monastery museum, fairy houses, hotel). Highly recommend this tour.Written September 8, 2024
- Wander5474890 contributionsWonderful TurkeyiOur expectations were filled with this tour. Our guide Tamer who was a special guide who was very informative & at tentative to all our needs & Hamer our driver did a wonderful & careful job as a driver. Our trip was a happy & enjoyable time as the other fellow travellers were good companyWritten September 7, 2024
- oscartsm0 contributionsColourful History of TurkeyI had a wonderful 13 days travelling in a small group learning about the colourful history of Turkey. Tamer, our guide was very knowledgeable, funny, polite and caring and went out of his way to ensure we were all comfortable and well fed. Hakan, our fantastic driver was always the gentleman. He made sure he could get us as close as he could to entry gates and drop off points, he navigated steep and narrow roads with precision and had the air conditioning in the bus running when we returned from our explorations. The 2 days, 3 nights spent on the Gulet was peaceful and relaxing, great food, beautiful sunsets, swims in the warm Mediterranean and wonderful company. Turkey is rich in history and to see ruins of buildings up to 2 thousand plus years old was mind blowing. Thank you to Tamer and Hakan and to all the wonderful people who made this trip a great experience.Written September 5, 2024
- Benjamin F0 contributionsWonders of Turkey with Gulet is a MOST for anyoneThe experience is unforgettable. Learned about history, culture, language, visited historic and natural sites, sailed near Fethiye and made new friends. Best tour I have taken. Tamer the guide was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and caring. Always giving 110%. Hakan the driver was professional and always at our services.Written September 5, 2024
- 952martyl0 contributionsAn awesome tour of turkeyGreat trip very well organised by tamer our guide and harkem our driver . We had a great time and received excellent help on tour .Written September 5, 2024
- stevejb4u0 contributionsAmazing site you must go!!!!!Can’t understand why both these locations are not on Turkeys must see list for tourist! The architecture and preservation is outstanding and some structures are competing with Romes many monuments! The transportation from Kuşadası was good even had usb ports to charge you devices up and air conditioning too! The driver Ramazan knew his roads and how to get to destinations asap Irem was best guide you could ever want spoke great English and knew her facts even happy to take your photo as well! Can’t understand why this recommend trip by me is not in top 5 tours to see and do in Turkey! The place was sadly almost deserted it deserves respect for its amazing monuments that are still standing and it needs to be preserved for future tours and generations! There’s plenty of signs around or can do audio tours yourself if you have a car or located nearby! I only discovered it by googling historical sites in Turkey saw photos and knew wanted to go but many popular trip agency’s don’t list it but I found one with Fez travel as a solo traveller I was so appreciative to be there! Wanted to add more pics but a taste of what can see and there’s more!Written September 2, 2024
- Julie F0 contributions10 stars not just 5 for the Fez team10 stars from Mark and Julie. Tour guide Omar introduced us to Istanbul showing us the main tourist sites as well as some little known gems! This was great way to orientate ourselves to this bustling but amazing city. We commenced our tour with the brilliant Tamer and driver Hasan. Tamer’s passion for his country was palatable and his knowledge of history, culture, mythology and even agriculture was first rate!! What an asset to the Fez team!! Our second leg of the tour was with Irem and driver Ilhan! Irem was again highly knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful, a delight to be around with a beautiful smile that was always there!! Gallipoli was closed due to the recent fires on our first leg which was a major disappointment but not fault of Fez. Irem suggested we do a private tour and made all the made arrangements for when we returned to Istanbul and boy we are so glad we did this. Our tour guide, Fa (and driver Sayfo), went out of their way to get me as close as possible to where I knew my grandfather fought at Gallipoli - a little known spot called Ryries Post. We loved Turkey and will be back to do another tour with Fez! Fez, you are so lucky to have such wonderful people on your team!Written August 30, 2024
- 432cherifs0 contributionsTürkiye - Fez travel 2024The Fez Travel team assigned to us (Tamer and Hakan) during our 7 days classic tour has shown professionalism, extensive knowledge, and a very friendly accompaniement. This has made our trip in Türkiye unforgettable. Thank you.Written August 25, 2024
- hibas4330 contributionsThank you Fez TravelMy experience with Fez Travel was amazing! Tamer was our guide and he was exceptionally nice and always attentive to our needs and preferences. He was very attentive to our needs and preferences, and is an all around pleasant guide to have. Hakan, our driver, was impressively punctual, even for our early morning departures, making our travels seamless and stress-free. This amazing duo is incredibly patient, kind, and generous with their time and expertise. We highly recommend Tamer and Hakan to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable team.Written August 25, 2024
- 356imens0 contributionsTurkey Classics TourOur trip to Turkey with Fez Travel was fantastic, thanks to our guide, Tamer, and driver, Hakan. Tamer was professional, accommodating, and knowledgeable, answering all our questions and giving great recommendations for food, sights, and souvenirs. Tamer provided a detailed plan each day, making our trip smooth and enjoyable. The choice of hotels was amazing, adding to the overall experience. Hakan was kind, professional, and reliable, ensuring we felt safe and comfortable throughout our journey. We highly recommend Tamer and Hakan for an exceptional experience in Turkey. We chose the Classic Tour, and it covered all the essentials. This whole experience was truly worth it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the beautiful wonders of Turkey!Written August 24, 2024
- mariejU7636TE0 contributionsThe Silk Road tourMy first tour as a solo traveller (Silk Road Explorer tour). I had a great experience with well chosen hotels and a knowledgable tour guide, Tamer, and professional and careful driver, Haken. I felt safe whilst travelling alone and loved every place I visited with Cappadocia being my personal highlight. There are other ways you can travel but Fez offered a bespoke service, with a small group and a personal input from Tamer that made the holiday unique. Thankyou.Written August 24, 2024
- nivespocuca170 contributionsBeautiful country with so much to showExcellent holiday thanks to our travel companions, our great driver Murat and our young, enthusiastic but knowledgable tour guide Irem. Turkey is a beautiful country with many wonders to show.Written August 21, 2024
- zestywoo0 contributionsEducational, enjoyable, funMy brother and I did the 10 day magic carpet tour. It was a small group of 8 so it felt like a private tour. It was truly wonderful. We got to see all the highlights we wanted to see. We had the option of doing hot air ballooning as well (extra) and that was a real life highlight for me. I’m glad they were able to arrange it ahead of time. Our guide Tamer was not only educational but also very good at creating a harmonious, lovely atmosphere amongst our group. I also appreciated his focus on the practical details and his tendency to avoid the crowds by going early. It meant that we always had more down time back at the hotel(s) to enjoy the amenities such as massages and pools or to just walk around on our own. I loved our comfort breaks on tour as well. We always had a chance to chill so the drives were never too onerous. Tamer was also great at following up with us after the tour was over and during the tour he always gave us good food recommendations as that was our focus! Hakan was our driver and he was spectacular - just a very safe and calm yet happy driver who always welcomed us back on the van each day. Despite a flat tire on the road, both Tamer and Hakan focused on safety first and arranged for our van to be swapped to ensure that there would be no issues on the long drive back to Istanbul. I really appreciated that!! Wish I could do every tour with this duo!!Written August 18, 2024
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