Half-Day Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Airport

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Tour details

Duration: Approximately 5–6 Hours

Departure: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport – Domestic or International Arrivals

Tour Type: Private Tour

Transportation: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Vehicle: Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter, depending on group size

Guide: Licensed Professional Tour Guide Available Upon Request

Guide Languages: English, German, Spanish, French & Other Languages Upon Request

Lunch: Optional

Drop-off: Izmir Airport, Izmir Hotels or Kusadasi Hotels

What's included
  • Private pick-up from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
  • Domestic or International Arrivals meeting
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter according to group size
  • Professional driver
  • Licensed professional tour guide when selected
  • Parking fees
  • Private drop-off after the tour
Not included
  • Ephesus entrance tickets
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Optional attractions not specified in the programme
Need to Know

Know Before You Go

Please provide your correct flight number and arrival time when making your reservation.

The tour involves walking on ancient marble, stone and uneven surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

The programme may be adjusted according to your flight arrival time, traffic conditions, opening hours, weather conditions and available touring time.

Guests travelling with large or multiple pieces of luggage should provide their luggage details in advance so that the appropriate vehicle can be arranged.

Flight delays may reduce the available touring time. When necessary, the itinerary will be adjusted according to your actual arrival time.

Lunch is optional on this Half-Day Tour and can be arranged if your schedule allows.

Private Tour – Designed Around Your Arrival

Your Ephesus experience begins from the moment you arrive in Izmir.

With private airport pick-up, comfortable transportation and flexible drop-off options, this tour allows you to discover Ephesus before continuing your journey to Izmir or Kusadasi.

Arrive in Izmir. Discover Ephesus. Continue your journey in comfort.

What to Bring?

What to Bring

  • Passport or ID
  • Flight information
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Camera or mobile phone
  • Clothing suitable for the weather conditions
Tour Program
Half-Day Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Airport

Tour Overview

Make the most of your arrival in Izmir with a Half-Day Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Airport.

Your private driver will meet you at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and take you comfortably to the Ephesus region in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Explore the magnificent Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean, and visit the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

This tour is ideal for travellers who want to combine their arrival at Izmir Airport with a private visit to Ephesus before continuing to their hotel or next destination.

A lunch stop can be added to the programme upon request, depending on your arrival time and available touring time.

At the end of the tour, your private vehicle can drop you off at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, an Izmir hotel or a Kusadasi hotel.

Tour Program

1. Pick-up from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Your private driver will meet you according to the flight information provided with your reservation.

Pick-up is available from both:

  • Domestic Arrivals
  • International Arrivals

After meeting your driver, depart for Ephesus in your private air-conditioned vehicle.

2. Ancient City of Ephesus

Discover one of Turkey's most remarkable archaeological sites and walk through the historic streets of ancient Ephesus.

During your visit, see many of the city's most important monuments, including:

  • Library of Celsus
  • Great Theatre
  • Curetes Street
  • Marble Street
  • Temple of Hadrian
  • Trajan's Fountain
  • Odeon
  • Agora
  • Roman Baths
  • Harbour Street

If you select the guided tour option, your licensed professional guide will introduce you to the history, architecture and daily life of ancient Ephesus.

3. Temple of Artemis

Continue to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Although only a small part of this magnificent ancient temple survives today, the site remains an important part of the history of Ephesus.

Entrance to the Temple of Artemis is FREE.

4. Optional Lunch

Lunch is not included in the standard Half-Day Tour.

If you would like to enjoy lunch during your tour, a stop at a local restaurant can be arranged upon request, depending on your flight arrival time and available time.

Lunch is optional and paid directly by the guest.

5. Return & Private Drop-off

After completing your Ephesus experience, continue comfortably to your selected destination.

Drop-off can be arranged at:

  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
  • Izmir Hotels
  • Kusadasi Hotels

Other nearby locations can be arranged upon request.