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Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary All-Inclusive Tour from Izmir with Lunch and Entrance Fees
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Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary All-Inclusive Tour from Izmir with Lunch and Entrance Fees

by Gezenthi Travel Agency

7 hours
Izmir
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7 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€196.65€218.50Save 10%
2 adults × €98.33
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Overview

This day trip from Izmir focuses on the ancient city of Ephesus, a well-preserved Greco-Roman site near Selçuk, and the nearby House of the Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her final days. The tour starts at 8:30 AM with hotel, port, or Izmir Airport pickup in an air-conditioned private car or minivan, depending on group size. The first stop is a 45-minute guided visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, which includes fountains and the desire wall. Next, the group spends around two hours exploring the ruins of Ephesus, including notable landmarks such as the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, Roman baths, public toilets, and Hercules Gate. The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, is viewed from a distance during the tour. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in the town of Selçuk, featuring an open buffet with Turkish dishes. After lunch, the tour returns to Izmir, which takes about one hour by road. The full day lasts approximately seven to ten hours and includes entrance fees for Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, lunch, transport, and a guide. Drinks, tips, and personal expenses are not included.

Highlights

Guided visit to House of the Virgin Mary for 45 minutes
Two-hour tour of Ephesus Ancient City ruins
Panoramic view of the Temple of Artemis
Lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk with open buffet
Transport by air-conditioned private car or minivan
Hotel, port, or Izmir Airport pickup and drop-off

What's included

Services of a tour guide
Lunch at a local restaurant
Entrance fee for the House of the Virgin Mary
Transport in air-conditioned private car or minivan depending on group size
Pickup and drop-off at hotel, port, or Izmir Airport if details are provided
Entrance fee for Ephesus Ancient City

What's not included

Beverages
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses during the tour

Itinerary

1

Izmir

The tour starts at 8.30 am.

2

The House of the Virgin Mary

Spend 45 minutes with a guide at the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, including visits to the fountains and desire wall.

45 min

3

Ephesus Ancient City

Explore the ruins of Ephesus for two hours with a guide, seeing landmarks such as the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, Roman baths, public toilets, and Hercules Gate.

120 min

4

Selcuk

Enjoy an open buffet lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Selcuk.

60 min

5

Izmir

Return to Izmir by road in about one hour, with guests dropped off at their respective addresses.

Languages

English (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–14 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour may be conducted by a multi-lingual guide.
Transfers last approximately one hour and 30 minutes but may vary due to traffic and time of day.
Guests should inform the operator if they have a flight on the same day as the return to Izmir.
Since this is a group tour, end times may vary; guests with onward travel plans should contact the operator in advance.
The Temple of Artemis is seen only from a panoramic viewpoint during the tour.
If there is not a sufficient number of speakers of languages other than English, the tour will operate in English.
Total
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