Private Full Day Tour in Ephesus

Senior citizens don’t get any discounts. There is free admission at the sites only for Turkish citizens older than 65 years of age.

The biblical scholars claim that St. Paul came to Ephesus with his fellow men including Timothy, Silas, Aquila, Pricilla, and even Luke the writer of the gospel at the end of his second missionary trip. He told them that in 53AD he would return to Antioch and returned to the city of Ephesus. He remained in Ephesus for over 2.5 years, before Demetrius’s revolt at the Grand Ephesian Theatre began. Click here for more detail on Ephesus’ biblical history.

It is entirely up to you. You will begin our tour from the upper gate and walk down the hill. The Ephesus tour ends at the bottom gate. The length of the tour can differ based on your interest, travel speed and traffic before you. Our tours require about 2 hours under normal circumstances.

St. Paul wrote the Letter of Ephesians when he was incarcerated in Rome. He had written two letters to his fellow Timothy before he was executed. Paul wrote the letter to the Corinthians when he was in Ephesus, 53-56 AD Corinthians No. 1, when Paul was in Ephesus, was written.

Ephesus is available everyday. Hours of visiting vary according to the season. Summer Time Hours: 08.30 – 19.00 Winter Time Hours: 08.30 – 17.00

Our guides are approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for your private Ephesus Tour. The university program of 2 or 4 years, including archeology or history, is necessary to obtain this licence. During any point of the tour, our qualified guide will be there with you to remind you of the area’s archeological, historical and cultural facts. They are experienced guides who tour Ephesus about 200 times a year.

No, there is no charge for the tour guides at the sites.

Tickets can conveniently be bought on sites. There are no lengthy lines at sites. Many sites allow credit card purchases.

Admission fees approximate costs: Ephesus: 12 Euro per person, House of Mary: 7 Euro p.p. Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge. Sirince Village: Free of charge. Isa Bey Mosque: Free of Charge.Terrace Houses: 6 Euro p.p. St. John’s Basilica: 3 Euro p.p. Ephesus Museum: 3 Euro p.p.

No, not so. Although the cruise lines want you to think that the danger is implicit in individual tours, we are also well conscious of your time off and our tours are intended to carry you back to the ship with time to save. Furthermore, until now, no customer missed the ship by arriving late.

If you cannot depart a tour due to a ship delay or to a missed call, no fee will be applied. If the conditions or service issues preclude the tour from being completed, you will obtain the full reimbursement.

You can cancel a tour without any fee 72 hours before departure. When you decide to cancel a trip, just contact us and we would be happy to help you. When you enter the 24-hour tour departure period, the tour will not be reimbursed This is because the guides and vehicles have set up different locations to accommodate your requests, so it’s often not possible to fill that space with another customer just before departure.

Passengers on cruise ships that call to the Turkish Port of Calls are considered in-transit and don’t need a visa.

Payment can be made at the end of the tour in Euro or in US Dollar, in cash. No advance payment is required. Credit card payments are not acceptable.

We offer only private tours. Besides your personal guide and driver, you would be the only person in your vehicle.

Greek was the common language during Ephesus’ time. In spite of the Latin official language, Greek was the international language used throughout the Roman Empire. That’s why all the rules have been published in both languages.

Depending on the number of people in your party, transport types vary considerably. We ‘re operating with the brand new cars of Volkswagen and Mercedes. We have air conditioning in all our vehicles. When you want to travel with your friends, you should leave the ship together, because that helps the guide. Please visit for more information: Vehicle Types for Private Ephesus Tours and Private Airport Transfers from/to Izmir Airport

The local guides are known as top specialists on local history and sights and give you the chance to explore and appreciate their hometowns to the full. The excursions mentioned are planned and coordinated to optimize your time while also providing adequate free time.

Our tours are very reliable. EphesusTravelGuide.com is a Transbalkan Tours Ltd web trademark that has been offering tour services since 1963. Transbalkan Tours are well-known. EphesusTravelGuide.com relies on the same experiences you ‘d encounter on a cruise ship for customer satisfaction at cheaper costs.

These trips are 30 – 40% less than what you would get on a ship – you will save money. You will avoid long lines at the ship’s tour desk. All tours are planned and confirmed prior to sailing. There is no chance of selling out like on the ship. Full price is refunded if the tour is canceled or the ship misses the port due to bad weather.

Cruise lines offer similar tours to the same locations. The main difference is that a private representative will meet you upon arrival, make reservation in advance and save time and money.

Shopping time is allocated as part of the excursion. Our tours do not include shopping visits. Depending on the time, options may be offered. Shopping stops during the tour will only occur if requested by the guest.

Guests should always wear comfortable walking shoes. Wear rubber-soled shoes when visiting ruins or walking on cobble-stone streets. We advise you wear a sun hat. When attending the House of Virgin Mary or the Isa Bey Mosque, there is no need for a scarf to cover your head.

You will be greeted by your private tour guide in front of Kusadasi port or the port terminal Izmir. He or she’s going to carry the name tag. Please note the meeting points on the right pictures.

It is entirely optional to extend gratuities to your guide or driver. In Turkey, however, these staff may expect you to recompense them on a monetary basis if you are pleased with their services. The standard recommendations are € 3 for a half day per person and € 4 for the entire day per person.

Some tours require a small amount of movement, although certain tours involve intensive walking. We highly suggest comfortable, low-heeled walking shoes regardless the fitness level.

Transportation and the tour guide are part of the tour. Drivers are different from tour guides. As the tour guide reflects on the nearby sights and history, your driver’s going to stay by the car. From the upper gate you enter Ephesus and go down the hill. At the lower gate, your driver should greet you. You ‘re going to save much time. We do not include entry fees and parking fees because you may choose to adjust your tour during your trip. We can also supply you with packages for entry and lunch on request.

You can of course organize your own tours, but why would you? Transportation and, more importantly, the services of an experienced local guide are also included when booking a tour from the Ephesus Travel Guide. You are always confident that with your investment you can see the most. You should always be confident that with your money you can see the most. You can also save time and money by booking a tour via the Ephesus Travel Guide. We have thought of everything for you. You will spend less time researching and have more fun. Pick among the best and most famous city tours in a port of call depending on your curiosity, supported by local experts who know the port, background and culture.