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Highlights of Ancient Ephesus
Izmir Shore Trip - Highlights of Ancient Ephesus
 



This 5 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port or Hotel in Izmir
  • Private English Speaking Licensed Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
  • Included Interior Visits- Ancient Ephesus, Terrace Houses
Please Note: This tour must start before 9:30 AM or after 1:00 PM.

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Tour Number:
TIZMI-01

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Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $260 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $226 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $190 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $166 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $152 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $142 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $135 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 
Type: Antiquities
Length: 5 Hours
Walking: Difficult - uneven surfaces
Mobility: NO wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English

Izmir Shore Excursion - This tour explores one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world, Ephesus, known for its multi story library and 24,000 seat theater. Included is a visit to the Terrace Houses.

Your licensed guide will meet you at the pier in Izmir and you immediately depart for the magnificent site of Ephesus. On the way you'll see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

The highlight of your tour is your walk through the streets of ancient Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Your licensed guide will bring the past to life as you stroll streets lined with columns and paved with marble. You will see the Odeon, where the advisory council held its meetings, the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, and many other monuments and ruins. The most impressive sight is the much photographed Celsus Library towering at the end of the main street.

Equally impressive is the ancient theater which can seat 24,000 people. Historians once believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but current research shows that it was originally the Hittite city of Apasa.

Your visit also includes the Terrace Houses, also known as the "houses of the rich". Most tours do not include this section of Ephesus but for those people who have seen them, it is one of the highlights. There are six residential units on three terraces on the lower slope of the Bulbul Mountain. Of the six, two are open for tours. The oldest of the buildings date back to the 1st century BC. The houses are well known for their floor mosaics and the frescoes on the walls. Seeing the houses gives you a better glimpse of life in ancient Roman times.

At the end of the tour in Ephesus, you return to Izmir.


If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Izmir tours and Izmir Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Izmir tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Depart Izmir and drive to Temple of Artemis - 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
  • Drive to Ephesus- 10 Minutes
  • Visit Ephesus - 2 Hours
  • Return to Izmir- 1 and 20 Minutes

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5 of 5 Review Location: Izmir July 26, 2024
Reviewer: Annette R from Melville NY  
We have only fond memories of our experience with your tour operators. We would highly recommend Private Shore Trips for anyone! We will use your company again when we try to repeat this trip. Thanks so much for your good work!

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5 of 5 Review Location: Izmir July 18, 2024
Reviewer: Doris L from Vancouver BC, Canada  
I just got back from the Mediterranean cruise and wanted to thank you and everyone from your company for the wonderfully arranged tours at the ports I booked for. We had a great time and your tour guides andor driver guides were fantastic! A special mention has to be given to Matilda from Naples..she was more than a tour guide! She was extremely professional and was very informative, and she brought us to the best restaurant in the Amalfi coast!

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5 of 5 Review Location: Izmir July 18, 2024
Reviewer: Doris L from Vancouver BC, Canada  
I just got back from the Mediterranean cruise and wanted to thank you and everyone from your company for the wonderfully arranged tours at the ports I booked for. We had a great time and your tour guides andor driver guides were fantastic! A special mention has to be given to Matilda from Naples..she was more than a tour guide! She was extremely professional and was very informative, and she brought us to the best restaurant in the Amalfi coast!

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5 of 5 Review Location: Izmir May 16, 2020
Reviewer: Sterling Q from Spotsylvania, VA  
We had a great time. Your tour guide was wonderful. I cant remember her name, but she was perfect. Thanks again. You can us for a reference any time.

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  3 of 3 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location: Izmir May 13, 2008
Reviewer: Shila H from Milton DE  
The trip was wonderful but even better were your Private Shore Trips. We took two shore trips with the cruise line and were very disappointed!! The price was high, the guides were not that helpful or informative and we felt like we were a bunch of cattle being herded in and out within a designated time frame! All three tours that we took with Private Shore Trips were FANTASTIC!! The guides were very knowledgeable, accommodating, flexible and absolutely wonderful people. Since we got home we are telling everyone we know that when they cruise to take their off shore touring packages only from your company and NOT the cruise line. Whenever we cruise we will contact you to see if you have tours for our location. I cant thank you enough for making our vacation a real experience to remember. Your tour guides are the best!!!  

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