رحلة أفسس اليومية من مطار إزمير – بمرشد، وتتضمن الغداء والنقل

Ephesus day tour from Izmir Airport: the key facts

This is a guided group day trip that starts at Izmir Airport. A driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you to the ruins of Ephesus with a licensed guide, then to the House of the Virgin Mary and the single standing column of the Temple of Artemis. Lunch at a local restaurant is part of the day. At the end you are dropped back at the airport, or in Selcuk or Kusadasi if you are travelling on along the coast.

It suits travellers who fly into Izmir and want to see Ephesus on the day they land, or who have a long gap before a flight out, without checking into a hotel first. The price is from $161 per person. Transfers, the guide, lunch, entrance fees on the itinerary, parking and road tolls are included. Flights and drinks at lunch are not.

What time does the day start, and will it fit my flight?

The FAQ on this page says you set off at 07:30 and are back at around 20:30. The booking form, though, offers start times from 08:00 to 14:00, with 09:00 marked as suggested, and the overview says the driver is waiting "as soon as your flight lands". These do not fit together, and a late landing may shorten your time at the ruins. Send us your flight number and landing time with the booking, and ask us to confirm the meeting time and the finish time in writing before you pay.

Can I finish in Selcuk or Kusadasi instead of the airport?

The overview says yes: at the end of the day you can go back to the airport or be dropped in Selcuk or Kusadasi. The inclusions list only names "Izmir Airport pick up and drop off as mentioned in the program", and no program is shown on the page. So tell us where you want to finish when you book, and ask for that drop-off point to be written into your plan. If you are staying near the ruins afterwards, our guide to Kusadasi hotels for Ephesus compares the main areas.

Which sights are on the route, and are tickets covered?

Inside the ancient city the guide walks you along the marble streets past the Odeon, the Agora, the Temple of Hadrian, the fountains, the Library of Celsus, the Great Amphitheatre and the Roman baths. After that you visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. The FAQ says every entrance fee in the itinerary is covered, so you should not pay at the gates. The Terrace Houses are not on the list, so ask whether they are included if you want to see them.

What happens to my luggage during the tour?

You come straight from the arrivals hall, so you will probably have suitcases. The page does not say whether luggage stays in the shared vehicle during the visit. Tell us how many bags you have when you book and ask us to confirm in writing that they can stay on board all day. Keep your passport, money and any medicine in a small day bag that you carry at the sites.

Is it a group tour, and which languages can the guide speak?

It is sold as a group tour that runs every day with no minimum group size, so you share the vehicle and the guide with other travellers. The inclusions list an English-speaking licensed guide. The FAQ adds that you can choose an English, Spanish or Italian guide, and that the price may change with the language. If you need Spanish or Italian, ask for that price in writing before you book. If you would rather have your own guide and vehicle, compare the private Ephesus tour, from $300 per person.

How is it different from the tour from Izmir hotels?

The Ephesus day tour from Izmir hotels, from $140 per person, covers the same main sights but starts and ends at central Izmir hotels. The FAQ compares the two in euros, while both pages show dollar prices, so go by your written quote.

What should I wear, and when is the best time of year?

Ephesus is a large open site with very little shade, and you walk for several hours on old marble that is slippery even when dry and more so after rain. Wear shoes with good grip, a hat and sun cream, and carry water. At the House of the Virgin Mary, a place of prayer, cover your shoulders and knees. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking. July and August are very hot, with daytime highs often above 33°C. See our Ephesus and Kusadasi guide for more on the area.

Can I add more days or other tours?

The exclusions mention "optional regional add-on tours", but the page gives no list and no prices. If you have more time, the Pamukkale day trip from Kusadasi and Selcuk, from $117 per person, adds the white terraces and Hierapolis. The Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Izmir Airport is a 3-day trip from $530 per person that ends in Istanbul. More options are on our Ephesus and Kusadasi tours list.

How do I book the Ephesus day tour from Izmir Airport?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and send it, or message us on WhatsApp. Add your flight number, landing time, number of bags and where you want to be dropped off. We check the guide and vehicle for that day and send you the plan in writing, with the meeting point, start and finish times, guide language and total price. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. The tour is run by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.