This Private Daily Ephesus Tour from Istanbul is designed for guests who want to experience Ephesus in one day with private guiding and smooth travel coordination from Istanbul. The day starts with an early morning pickup from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet the local driver and transfer toward Selcuk or Kusadasi to meet your professional guide. The private tour begins with the Temple of Artemis area, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and continues through Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of the Mediterranean. During the guided walk, guests may see highlights such as Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, ancient baths, marble streets and the old harbor route. Lunch is served at a local restaurant during the day. The final visit is the House of Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site located on the slopes of Mount Bulbul. At the end of the tour, transfer back to Izmir Airport for the return flight to Istanbul and final transfer to your hotel or confirmed drop-off point. Prices start from USD 500 per person and may vary depending on group size, flight availability, travel date, guide language and final service details.
Highlights
Why guests choose this tour
✓Professional guide
Discover the route with local context, stories and practical recommendations.
✓Private option
This experience can be adapted for private guests or custom routes.
✓Transfer included
Transfer service is included or arranged as part of this experience.
✓Meal included
Selected meal service is included according to the tour plan.
✓Flexible booking model
Supports instant booking, request-only or quote-based confirmation depending on product type.
✓Casa Miller support
Our team follows itinerary updates, customer notes and payment links from one booking flow.
Program
Itinerary
Early morning
Hotel pickup and airport transfer in Istanbul
Pick up from your Istanbul hotel or confirmed meeting point and transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Izmir.
📍 Istanbul
Morning
Flight to Izmir
Take the domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir. After arrival, meet the local driver at the airport exit and transfer toward Selcuk or Kusadasi to meet your private guide.
📍 Istanbul / Izmir
Morning
Temple of Artemis
Begin with the Temple of Artemis area, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and learn about its historical importance in the ancient Aegean world.
📍 Selcuk
Morning
Ephesus Ancient City
Enter Ephesus Ancient City and walk through one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of the Mediterranean with your private guide.
📍 Ephesus
Late morning
Hadrian Temple and Celsus Library
See Hadrian Temple and the iconic Celsus Library, two of the most memorable structures of ancient Ephesus.
📍 Ephesus
Late morning
Grand Theatre, baths and marble streets
Continue through the Grand Theatre, ancient baths, marble streets and the old harbor route while learning about daily life, trade and public culture in Roman Ephesus.
📍 Ephesus
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the private tour day. Special meal requests may be shared in advance.
📍 Selcuk / Kusadasi area
Afternoon
House of Virgin Mary
Visit the House of Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site on the slopes of Mount Bulbul, recognized by many visitors as one of the region's most meaningful sacred places.
📍 Ephesus area
Late afternoon
Transfer to Izmir Airport
After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for the return domestic flight to Istanbul.
📍 Ephesus / Izmir Airport
Evening
Return flight and Istanbul transfer
Fly back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet the driver and transfer to your hotel or confirmed Istanbul drop-off point. End of service.
📍 Istanbul
Included / not included
What is included?
Included
Domestic flights Round-trip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir, with 15 kg baggage allowance unless otherwise noted in the final offer.
Airport transfers Scheduled airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir/Ephesus as mentioned in the itinerary.
Private Ephesus tour Private guided Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and House of Virgin Mary sightseeing tour according to the confirmed route and timing.
Professional English-speaking guide Professional private English-speaking guide service during the Ephesus sightseeing program.
Lunch during the tour Lunch at a local restaurant during the private tour day. Vegetarian, vegan and halal meal options may be requested in advance.
Entrance fees Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned in the confirmed itinerary.
Hotel pickup and drop-off Pickup and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels or confirmed meeting points according to the flight plan.
Not included
Personal expenses Shopping, personal purchases and expenses outside the listed services are not included.
Beverages during lunch Drinks and beverages during included lunch are not included.
Dinner Dinner is not included unless confirmed separately in the final offer.
Medical and travel insurance Medical insurance and travel insurance are not included.
Tips to guide and driver Tips and gratuities are not included.
Optional services
Different guide languageVIP transfer upgrade
Flexible options
Available upgrades
Required information
Details requested for this tour
Preferred travel date
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Select your preferred tour date. Final availability depends on domestic flights, guide and local operation.
Number of guests
*
Write the total number of guests.
Children information
If travelling with children, please write ages so we can check flight and tour conditions.
Preferred guide language
*
English guide is included. Other languages may require additional confirmation.
Istanbul hotel or pickup point
*
Write your Istanbul hotel name or preferred pickup point if available.
Return drop-off preference
Choose where you prefer to be dropped off after returning to Istanbul.
Do you want to add Terrace Houses?
Terrace Houses may require extra entrance fee and timing confirmation.
Passport name details for flights
Domestic flights require passenger names as written on passports. You may share this after confirmation if preferred.
Meal preference
Special meal requests should be shared in advance.
Vehicle preference
Choose if you prefer standard transfer service or a premium vehicle quote.
Special interests
Tell us if you are especially interested in archaeology, Roman history, early Christian heritage, photography, sacred sites or a slower-paced visit.
Special notes
Write mobility needs, luggage details, flight timing preferences or any special request.
Important information
Before you book
Cancellation
Cancellation terms depend on domestic flight tickets, travel date, guide availability and supplier conditions. Domestic flight tickets may become non-refundable after confirmation. Casa Miller will share the final cancellation conditions before payment confirmation.
Confirmation
This experience requires a custom quote before confirmation.
Language
English guide included. Spanish, German, Arabic, Russian and other languages may be quoted on request.
Meeting point
Istanbul hotel lobby or confirmed Istanbul meeting point according to flight and pickup details
Ending point
Istanbul hotel, Istanbul airport or confirmed Istanbul drop-off point according to the return plan
Important notes
This is a long full-day tour from Istanbul and requires early morning domestic flight timing. Passport names are required for domestic flight ticketing. Domestic flight times may be early in the morning and late in the evening depending on airline availability. Route order, pickup times, flight times and sightseeing sequence may change due to weather, traffic, site opening hours, domestic flight availability or operational reasons. Final price may change according to group size, selected date and requested language.
