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Bodrum to Ephesus Day Trip (Private)

Bodrum to Ephesus Day Trip
Type Private Tour
Payment No Prepayment
Entry Skip-the-Line
Focus From Bodrum

Quick Information

Tour Highlights : Ephesus Ancient City, The House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis.

Duration :  Approx. 10-12 Hours

Departures : All year round from Bodrum Hotels & Port

Price Includes

Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Transportation with a luxury Mercedes A/C Van with a separate driver.

All transportation costs & parking fees.

All insurances.

Of course %100 Satisfaction.

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Tour Program

Private Ephesus tour from Bodrum includes all the must-visit places in the area such as Ephesus Ancient City,  the House of the Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and its surroundings.

Pick-up and Meeting with the Guide

Ephesus tour from Bodrum with Mercedes vehicle

On the way going to Ephesus, you will have one stop by lake Bafa, where you can take nice photos and rest for a few minutes. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the entrance of Ephesus Ancient City which you will visit first. Your driver will come to pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum with a private VIP vehicle and start your journey to Ephesus (approx. 2 hours 45 min).

Ephesus Ancient City

Private Ephesus Tour

Along the tour, in the Ephesus, your tour guide will be explaining the featured structures of the  ancient city. Temple of Hadrian, Ephesus Amphitheater, Library of Celsus, The Gate of Hercules, The Odeon at the upper city, Agora, Trajan’s fountain, and The Temple of Domitian are some of the well-preserved ruins you will see.

The House of the Virgin Mary

The house of the virgin mary tour

After the tour in the ruins of Ephesus, you will drive to the House of the Virgin Mary (approx. 15 min). The House of the Mary on Bulbul Mountain is where the Virgin Mary spent her last days and died. The location of the house is a peaceful spot on the hillside. If you wish, your tour guide can suggest a local restaurant in Ephesus for lunch, either before visiting the House of the Virgin Mary or at any time during the tour.

Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis Ephesus Tour

Later we will visit The Temple of Artemis which is dedicated to the Goddess Artemis. 550 BC constructed temple was built entirely of marble. It is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. After the tour, you will be transferred back to Bodrum. (Transfer to Izmir airport or hotels also possible with price difference).

Tour Prices & Special Notes:

Tour Prices

Number of Guests
Tour Price
2 People
179 € per person
3 People
139 € per person
4 People
109 € per person
5-6 People
89 € per person
7-8 People
69 € per person
9-10 People
49 € per person
11-14 People
39 € per person
Over 14 Guests
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Special Notes

Since we are sure that you will leave our Private Ephesus Tours 100% satisfied, we do not request any pre-payment or deposit before the tour.

Since this is a completely private Ephesus tour, the itinerary is flexible based on your preferences. You can modify the schedule as you like before or during the tour at no additional cost.

We guarantee cruise passengers arrive at the port before their ship's departure time.

 Ephesus can be very hot in summer, so we recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and water.

The Terrace Houses in Ephesus is optional and not recommended for individuals with disabilities.

 If you want to join our Private Ephesus Tours from different destinations such as Istanbul,  Cappadocia, Izmir or any other destinations please contact us.
 Optionally, skip-the-line tickets will be arranged in advance and delivered to your guide to avoid waiting in the ticket line. You pay in cash for the tickets you used at the end of the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The entrance fee for Ephesus is 40 Euro per person. The House of the Virgin Mary is 500 Turkish Lira (around 10 Euro), and the Temple of Artemis is free of charge.
The drive from Bodrum to Ephesus takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with a private vehicle. We usually have a short break at Bafa Lake on the way.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum. Your tour guide will meet you at the entrance of Ephesus Ancient City to start your tour.
Your tour guide will organize the purchase of tour tickets. You don't have to wait in line as tour guides have priority at the ticket offices. For faster entry, we offer prepaid skip-the-line tickets.
Yes! You have the flexibility to choose your preferred departure time since we operate our tours on private basis. However, we recommend starting early (around 07:30 - 08:00 AM) to make the most of your day.
Tour payment can be made in cash (Turkish Lira, USD, or Euro) directly to your tour guide at the end of the tour. We don't require any pre-payment or deposit before the tour.

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