Private Biblical Ephesus Full-Day Tour From Izmir
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Private Biblical Ephesus Full-Day Tour From Izmir
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Ages 11-99
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Professional, private, licensed tour guide
- Private air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
- Round-trip travel from Adnan Menderes Airport, the cruise port or your Izmir hotel
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hadrian
- Entry/Admission - Bibliothèque de Celsus
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Landing and facility fees
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Saint John Kilisesi
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - Ephesus Terrace Houses
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean CoastIn front of Montro gate of Izmir International fair
Pickup details- In front of Montro gate of Izmir International fair
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Adnan Menderes Airport, Izmir Turkiye
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Izmir Port, Umurbey, 35230 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14475P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- 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: 14475P9
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- florac3270 contributionsEPHESUS + CASA DE MARIAEXCELENT TOUR! THANK YOU FOR EVEYTHING. Mr. Yigit Tural EXCELENT GUIDE TOUR. SEE YOU SOON. EPHESUS + CASA DE MARIA. EXCELENTWritten June 24, 2024
- 157fannim0 contributionsRecommended tourFull day trip provided by Ephesus tour was amazing. Thanks to Ms Phyllis and , she was very informative and supportive. Transfer from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, also from from Pamukkale to Cappadocia were smooth and safe, thanks to the driver, understanding our condition, and the car was clean and spacious. Communication and trip detail given by the organizer were also comprehensive and accurate.Written March 18, 2023
- toolworker0 contributionsPerfect Visit, Just as We Wanted ItIf you want to make the most of your time and money during a cruise stop in Kusadasi, I recommend About Ephesus Tours. Most tours go to Ephesus, Mary's House, and maybe the small Temple of Artemis site. We wanted and saw lots more, for about the same cost. Three of us had already seen Mary's House and wanted to spend more time at Ephesus and the Terrace Houses. So Ösmür dropped the others at Ephesus, took the other two to Mary's House and then caught up with us at Ephesus. THAT'S a custom tour. We enjoyed a nice included lunch, a leisurely visit to Sirince, and after discussing alternatives with Ösmür, saw the Isa Bey Mosque, the ruins of St. John's Basilica, and the Ayasoluk Fortress in Selcuk. Ösmür gave our first time Turkey visitor plenty of attention and information, let our more experienced travelers set our own pace, and talked in depth with an international travel lecturer in our group. We were given swag bags with maps, a local guide book and small gifts, and enjoyed plenty of space in a 12 passenger air conditioned nonsmoking van. We prefer local private tours when we cruise. Agencies like About Ephesus Tours are the reason why.Written June 9, 2022
- ChrisSmith10000 contributionsOutstanding Ephesus and Mary's House TourOMG... I can't tell you how much we enjoyed our tour through Osman Tours. My wife and I fell in love with Selda Akyigit Tutkun our guide. She's the best! The tour certainly exceed our expectations and ended only because we were so tired. You guys made our trip, and it was without doubt the best stop we had on the curse. We got much more than our money's worth. I can’t say enough about Selda she was outstanding, she was very enthusiastic and passionate about Turkey, and was extremely knowledgeable, not only about Ephesus but Mary's House and Turkey in general. To top it all off, she took my wife and I shopping. This may not have been a good idea because we spent a lot more money, but we did help our Turkey’s economy. We enjoyed our time in Turkey and we will be coming back.Written June 8, 2022
- vielkas0 contributionsGreatIt was an extraordinary experience, to be able to see that there are still part of what were the five churches of the Bible's book of revelation.Written December 30, 2021
- 851jaimen0 contributionsExcellent tourEphesus tour was a great experience. The site is spectacular. Plus, Filiz was a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot.Written December 18, 2021
- filiz_8560 contributionsSuper enjoyable tour...I had a perfect day with this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and super fun. If you have limited time when you are on the cruise, I definitely recommend this tour to you.Written September 29, 2021
- Dreamer214604649780 contributionsEphesus: Beyond BeliefEverything was outstanding. From booking the trip, the reasonable rates, the pick up and drop off and the tour itself was phenomenal. Our tour guide (Marsuit) was amazing and accommodating to our tempo. The driver was outstanding too. A second trip is in the making. Thank you Phyliss for your professionalism. 😀Written September 17, 2021
- Monica W0 contributionsGreat Ephesus experienceEphesus is such an amazing town with so much history in it and beautiful and so well conserved! We were so happy with our guide because she was great, easygoing and gave is a great tour!!!Written August 21, 2021
- eugeneshortalls0 contributionsExcellent guideArzu, was our guide and made our visit a great pleasure. Full of information and knowledge bringing every aspect of the Ephesus and the associated sites alive. This was a place I had wanted to visit for almost 50 years, well worth the wait. If you want someone with a very pleasant and companionable character to accompany you, than definitely ask for Arzu, You will not be disappointed.Written August 16, 2021
- rahilz20180 contributionsHighly recommendedWe had a wonderful experience today. I suggest everyone visiting Izmir goes to this tour. It is a must-do activity. Miss Filiz made it more attractive with her lovely explanations and historical details.Written July 30, 2021
- AlkimArslan0 contributionsFiliz (Phyliss) tour guideI would highly recommend Mrs. Filiz (Phyliss) as a tour guide. Being quite knowledgeable about history we were impressed with her knowledge. She was punctual, spoke good english and we thought her pricing was reasonable for high season. Meeting first thing in the morning helped with the lines etc but she was helpful during the entrance as she knows the staff there well.Written July 27, 2021
- 473hillaryl0 contributionsSuper knowledgeable, engaging, and colorful guidingOur family of five had a wonderful day touring Ephesus with Filiz. She was super knowledgeable, very personable, and highly engaging. She referred to the mythology that we had told her that our children had studied and brought the Agora to life. She explained, with anecdotes, how the buildings were used and helped us visualize what the colorful civilization would have been like two thousand years ago. I wish we could have seen Cleopatra and Mark Antony walk up the Promenade from what was then the Harbor! The transportation from our hotel to Ephesus and then on to our next stop was very comfortable, air conditioned, and clean. We stopped for a local lunch which was one of the best that we had during our first week in Turkey. We only were referred to Filiz after we had planned some of the other stops in our itinerary. But I wish I could have had her plan our time in Istanbul as well. Thank you for a very memorable experience!Written July 24, 2021
- Chivito20210 contributionsDisfrutando Turquíawe took a private tour, it was very good and we always feel safe. Izmir to Efes. Nos encantó! Izmir es una ciudad encantadora.Written April 14, 2021
- alexinwonderland0 contributionsOur best moment in TurkeyMy wife and I had the most amazing time in Ephesus and Pamukkale thanks to About Ephesus tours, lead by the very professional and knowledgeable Phyliss and her right hand man, Nico. Our 2 day tour started by being fetched from the airport, driven to Ephesus where Phyliss's stories brought the old ruins to life. Afterwards, We were dropped at our hotel, along the way getting tips on which restaurants to try for dinner. In the morning Nico and Phyliss fetched us and took us to Pamukkale where we dipped our toes in the thermal pools as well as having a swim in Cleopatras thermal pool. To end off the delightful day, we were taken to a local restaurant for a tasty meal. By far the best tour we've ever been on! Thanks again Phyliss and Nico and well done to About Ephesus Tours on having such wonderful people working with you. teşekkürler ve yakında tekrar görüşmek üzere!Written April 11, 2021
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tatsiana
Savannah9 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We really enjoyed our full day tour with Phylliss. We arrived the night before to Izmir airport and stayed there overnight. Phyliss and our driver were right on time the next morning, waiting on us at the airport hotel. We had a short drive to Ephesus in a very nice, spacious and comfortable car. We were able to visit the House of Mary and the ancient city of Ephesus. We LOvED both places. Such an amazing history and it is so beautiful there. Phyliss’s knowledge is wonderful, she has so many facts and stories about both places. I think we spend about 2 hours in Ephesus but I think I would have spent even more. I wanted to learn every single bit about every stone 🤣, I know it would be impossible. I had two kids with me and they were getting a bit tired, so we had to sort of fly through the last several structures. We also had an amazing lunch, fresh and delicious. My mind wasn’t set for shopping but we had two opportunities to shop: we stopped at a ceramic store where we spend an hour if not more learning about how the family produces ceramics and kids got to do a bit of sculpting. And another opportunity was at the carpet place, where again we learn about how carpets are made and we were offered tons of carpets for sale. But again since I wasn’t planning on shopping, that was another stop I could have missed. At the end of the trip Phyliss wanted to show me one of the oldest Mosques which was amazing as well, I am so glad we made that stop. I have to mention that our driver was super careful and polite and wonderful. We had a great trip! Thank you!
Written April 22, 2022
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Thank you very much Tatsiana for choosing us and for this great review. We also loved to serve you. If you come back, we would be glad to assist you again. Greetings from Turkey to your family.
Written April 24, 2022
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Baloo282
Chelsea, Canada5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
The whole experience from start to finish with Phyllis (guide) and Nico (driver) was so smooth. Phyllis greeted us at the Izmir airport and whisked us off to Ephesus. On the way, we stopped at a family-run ceramic store and demonstration of this millennial artwork. Then the Virgin Mary’s home, followed by historical Ephesus, lunch, St. John basilica and a good quality/price authentic leather store.
I was with my mother and aunt and we were all impressed by Phyllis’ knowledge of biblical and Greco-Roman history. She quoted bible scripture so easily and could pin-point exact dates. She was also very friendly, patient and had good humour. Highly recommended.
I was with my mother and aunt and we were all impressed by Phyllis’ knowledge of biblical and Greco-Roman history. She quoted bible scripture so easily and could pin-point exact dates. She was also very friendly, patient and had good humour. Highly recommended.
Written May 1, 2022
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Dear Farid,
Thank you very much for choosing our company for your Biblical Ephesus Tour from Izmir. We would like to see you in Turkey again. Please get in touch with us before you plan to come back to Turkey again. Phyllis is sending you and your mom and to your aunt her greetings and her hugs. All the best...
Written June 11, 2022
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Moomoo
Littleton, CO20 contributions
May 2019 • Family
We had just one day in Izmer and stayed at the TAV airport hotel due to an early flight (which was a great place to stay-very easy). We booked with Ounce Travel a full day tour to Ephesus (this was also listed under the name Ephesus Breeze when we searched the internet). Wonderful Mrs. Phyllis gave myself, husband, and 11-year-old son a wonderful private tour. She took us to all the major sites and gave us wonderful information! She also took us to a pottery store with amazing works of art and a Turkish rug school where we had a fantastic lunch. Both were great places and this is truly a part of Turkish culture as the employees serve wonderful Turkish tea and small snacks while presenting their work. I have to be honest, it is hard to say "no" after the places show off their beautiful work. Mrs. Phyllis was a walking encyclopedia and explained everything in great detail and was patient in answering all of our questions. Some of the Biblical information was a little off in regards to dates. Turkey has so much history and it is wonderful to be able to see the ruins in Ephesus...imagining Apostle Paul walking through the area preaching the Gospel. We thank Mrs. Phyllis for giving us such an amazing experience and giving us memories to last a lifetime.
Written June 5, 2019
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Thank you very much for your review and for choosing ou company. We would like to see you again in Turkey. If you plan to come back, please get in touch with us. Take care and all the best...
Written June 11, 2022
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