Ephesus Day Trips

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus from Izmir with an expert guide offering insights. Visit iconic landmarks, such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on your tour.

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Slide 1 of 10, Tour group exploring the ancient amphitheater in Ephesus, Turkey.

From Selcuk or Kusadasi: Private Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour

7 hrs 30 mins

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Shape your own day among Ephesus ruins, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with a flexible itinerary tuned to your interests.
Begin with VIP hotel pickup in Kusadasi or Selcuk, ride in a high-end air-conditioned vehicle, and get on-site help purchasing your entry tickets.
Follow your dedicated expert guide through Ancient Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a focused, in-depth route.
Stroll Ephesus marble streets, frame the Celsus Library in your photos, and pause at the mountain shrine of Virgin Mary for quiet reflection.

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Shape your own day among Ephesus ruins, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with a flexible itinerary tuned to your interests.
Begin with VIP hotel pickup in Kusadasi or Selcuk, ride in a high-end air-conditioned vehicle, and get on-site help purchasing your entry tickets.
Follow your dedicated expert guide through Ancient Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a focused, in-depth route.
Stroll Ephesus marble streets, frame the Celsus Library in your photos, and pause at the mountain shrine of Virgin Mary for quiet reflection.

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€340

Slide 1 of 9, Ancient ruins of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus at sunset, part of the Ephesus & Pamukkale tour.

From Izmir Airport & Cardak Airport: Private VIP Ephesus & Pamukkale Day Tour

10 hrs

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Turn your travel day into a private tour, from Izmir Airport to Denizli Cardak, visiting Ephesus and Pamukkale in a VIP vehicle en route.
A licensed guide joins you all day, with a local lunch, covered highway tolls, parking fees, fuel costs, and space set aside for your luggage.
Explore Ephesus on foot, from its marble streets to the theater and Library of Celsus, while your guide shares stories of daily life and belief.
Continue to Pamukkale to admire the white terraces and springs, then walk through Hierapolis, seeing its theater, necropolis, and city gates.

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Turn your travel day into a private tour, from Izmir Airport to Denizli Cardak, visiting Ephesus and Pamukkale in a VIP vehicle en route.
A licensed guide joins you all day, with a local lunch, covered highway tolls, parking fees, fuel costs, and space set aside for your luggage.
Explore Ephesus on foot, from its marble streets to the theater and Library of Celsus, while your guide shares stories of daily life and belief.
Continue to Pamukkale to admire the white terraces and springs, then walk through Hierapolis, seeing its theater, necropolis, and city gates.

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€550

Slide 1 of 11, Ancient theater ruins in Ephesus, Turkey, with surrounding landscape.

From Kusadasi Cruise Port: Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary & Artemis Small-Group Tour with Lunch

5 hrs

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Skip the ticket lines and maximize your time exploring Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with a local guide.
Begin your journey with pickup at Kusadasi Cruise Port, then travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes van with your small group.
Visit ancient sites including the Odeon Theatre, Celsus Library, and the Temple of Artemis, all with pre-purchased entry tickets.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a handicraft carpet demonstration village, included as part of your day trip experience.

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Skip the ticket lines and maximize your time exploring Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with a local guide.
Begin your journey with pickup at Kusadasi Cruise Port, then travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes van with your small group.
Visit ancient sites including the Odeon Theatre, Celsus Library, and the Temple of Artemis, all with pre-purchased entry tickets.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a handicraft carpet demonstration village, included as part of your day trip experience.

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€25

Slide 1 of 11, Terraced thermal pools of Pamukkale with tourists exploring the site in Turkey.

From Kusadasi or Selcuk: Ephesus & Pamukkale Guided Day Trip

14 hrs

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Enjoy a full day from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Ephesus and Pamukkale with hotel pickup and comfortable AC transport, so all route planning is handled.
An expert licensed guide shares stories in your chosen language, with visits to both sites and lunch at a local restaurant.
At Ancient Ephesus, walk the main streets, pause at key monuments, and spend time among ruins that reveal daily life in this once thriving port.
In Pamukkale, stroll the white terraces, feel mineral pools underfoot, and see the hillside ruins of Hierapolis set above the surrounding valley.

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Enjoy a full day from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Ephesus and Pamukkale with hotel pickup and comfortable AC transport, so all route planning is handled.
An expert licensed guide shares stories in your chosen language, with visits to both sites and lunch at a local restaurant.
At Ancient Ephesus, walk the main streets, pause at key monuments, and spend time among ruins that reveal daily life in this once thriving port.
In Pamukkale, stroll the white terraces, feel mineral pools underfoot, and see the hillside ruins of Hierapolis set above the surrounding valley.

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€215.44

Slide 1 of 12, Temple of Hadrian ruins at Ephesus archaeological site, Turkey.

From Izmir: Ephesus & Pamukkale Guided Day Trip with Lunch

13 hrs

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Make the most of a single day from Izmir, visiting Ephesus and Pamukkale with hotel or airport pickup and comfortable AC transport throughout.
Benefit from a licensed guide in your language, and lunch in a restaurant included during the excursion.
At Ephesus, walk with your guide along marble streets and civic buildings, hearing how residents worked, worshiped, and gathered in the city.
In Pamukkale, walk along viewing paths above travertine terraces, stop for photos of cascading pools, and hear how springs created this landscape.

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Make the most of a single day from Izmir, visiting Ephesus and Pamukkale with hotel or airport pickup and comfortable AC transport throughout.
Benefit from a licensed guide in your language, and lunch in a restaurant included during the excursion.
At Ephesus, walk with your guide along marble streets and civic buildings, hearing how residents worked, worshiped, and gathered in the city.
In Pamukkale, walk along viewing paths above travertine terraces, stop for photos of cascading pools, and hear how springs created this landscape.

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€277.29

Slide 1 of 10, Turquoise travertine pools at Pamukkale, Turkey.

From Istanbul: 2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Guided Tour

2 days

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Make the most of a quick escape from Istanbul, linking Ephesus and Pamukkale so you can explore both key sites comfortably in a single trip.
An English-speaking licensed guide leads both days, with two lunches, all airport transfers, and one hotel stay arranged in Kusadasi.
At Ephesus, walk ancient streets, see highlights like the Library of Celsus and Great Theater, and learn how people once lived in this port city.
At Pamukkale, explore Hierapolis, visit its theater and necropolis, then walk the travertine pools and terraces at leisure between stops.
Upgrade to include economy domestic flight tickets plus baggage allowance, simplifying your travel between Istanbul and the tour region.

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Make the most of a quick escape from Istanbul, linking Ephesus and Pamukkale so you can explore both key sites comfortably in a single trip.
An English-speaking licensed guide leads both days, with two lunches, all airport transfers, and one hotel stay arranged in Kusadasi.
At Ephesus, walk ancient streets, see highlights like the Library of Celsus and Great Theater, and learn how people once lived in this port city.
At Pamukkale, explore Hierapolis, visit its theater and necropolis, then walk the travertine pools and terraces at leisure between stops.
Upgrade to include economy domestic flight tickets plus baggage allowance, simplifying your travel between Istanbul and the tour region.