Private Ephesus Day Tour From Bodrum: Customizable Itinerary for Quality Experience

Participants have the option of personalizing their program based on the primary itinerary. The tour is tailored to suit time constraints. We invariably commit to delivering the highest quality services to our customers.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Bafa Nature Park - There will be a stopping point at the coast of Lake Bafa on the way to Ephesus.
What's Included
  • English or Spanish Speaking Guide
  • Parking Fees
  • Transportation by AC Deluxe van
What's Not Included
  • Gratiuties to tour guides and drivers
  • Beverages and personal expenditures
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees - Ephesus 40.Euro, Virgin Mary House 11.Euro per person
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Lake Bafa Nature Park
Soke-Milas Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I3739xwannemariem
Aug 1, 2023
A Wonderful History Journey - Private Ephesus Tour From Bodrum The private Ephesus tour, which I chose to go on a magnificent historical journey in Bodrum, was a truly unforgettable experience. Our guide Mr. Harun managed to fascinate us with his knowledge and sincerity. We started our tour in the early hours with a unique Turkish breakfast near Lake Bafa. Then, with the first rays of the sun, my heart started to beat rapidly when we set off towards the ancient city of Ephesus, which made me feel its historical spirit. The magnificence and splendor of Ephesus, combined with the stories flowing from its stones, made me feel like I was on a journey through time. The fascinating Library of Celsius, the magnificent Temple of Artemis and the theater that can accommodate 15,000 people were among the magnificent structures that accompanied our journey into the depths of the past. Thanks to the narrations of our guide, we were able to witness the vivid details of the ancient period. During the tour, we also enjoyed the rich cuisine of the region. A lunch of local delicacies made our historical discovery even more unforgettable. Our guide pointed out that Ephesus is not limited to its famous buildings and took us to hidden corners to discover unknown stories. In these corners, full of interesting details about the daily life of the people, we became even more closely connected to the colorful world of antiquity. The private Ephesus tour is an experience not to be missed for history and culture lovers. The beauty of this place, which fascinated me with its historic streets, extraordinary structure and impressive atmosphere, is still vivid before my eyes. I would like to thank our guide and the tour company for this tour, which was one of the most unforgettable memories of my trip in Bodrum. I can't wait to experience these beauties again in the future! If you want to travel into the magical world of history, don't forget to add the private Ephesus tour to the top of your list. I am sure you will have a travel experience full of unforgettable memories just like me.
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Luiseller2023
Jul 29, 2023
Amazing Experience - I had one of the best moments of my holiday with the Ephesus tour from Bodrum! It was a fantastic experience. Before the tour, our guide, Mr. Aaron, gave us information full of historical and cultural details, thus further increasing our interest in the Ancient City of Ephesus. Then we had Breakfast near Lake Bafa and enjoyed the unique Turkish Breakfast in this beautiful view. Our first stop, the Ancient City of Ephesus, welcomed me in a fascinating atmosphere. I felt as if I had traveled through the dusty pages of history. Our guide vividly told the background stories of the ancient ruins, allowing me to imagine what kind of civilization this place was. Seeing unique structures such as the Celsus Library, the Temple of Artemis, and the Great Theater reinforced the feeling of being intertwined with history. Another great experience on the Ephesus tour was visiting the House of the Virgin Mary. This holy place had a mystical atmosphere that created a sense of peace and serenity. I had a genuinely spiritual experience while I was there. Then, we were taken to an authentic Turkish restaurant for a nice lunch. Here, we enjoyed delicious local food and experienced traditional Turkish hospitality. Since we had free time after the meal, we walked in the narrow streets and had the opportunity to see handmade carpets and examine how they were made. We even bought one on the carpet. Everyone should have one of these beautiful works. We had a fun day without getting bored, thanks to our guide's narrations and the activities he organized throughout the tour. Thanks to this tour, where every detail was carefully considered, I had a pleasant journey from Bodrum to Ephesus, and my interest in Turkey's history increased even more. I recommend this tour to everyone! A great option for history and culture buffs. Also, the knowledge and friendliness of our guide makes the experience even more special. I am sure you will have a tour full of unforgettable memories like me!
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Inspiration823042
May 13, 2023
Not to be missed !! - Undoubtedly one of the best experiences we had in Turkey. The ride was very pleasant and not at all long nor dull , you pass trough an area full of history and beautiful scenery , the Aegean coastline and a very interesting lake. Our gide vas very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited . The visit to Ephesus alone is worth the trip , but the tour wasalso a very surprising personal experience , because Harun is a great human being , he not only took us for lunch to the best seafood restaurant in Kusadasi , gorgeous view , he took us to a couple of shops that were nice to visit where we made some worthwhile buys . In all a memorable day well spent !! I almost forgot , Harun is also a very good photographer , he took some of the best pictures of us in our entire trip !! Thank you for everythig !! Federico and Patricia , from Mexico
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Udayan_t
Aug 16, 2022
Yesra was a very fun and... - Yesra was a very fun and well informed guide who helped us really understand the town and its history. She was generous with her time and expertise and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone.
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Lisa_o
Jul 30, 2022
Wonderful, engaging experience! - Our tour guide, Mustafa, was extremely knowledgeable about the area. His talent to weave in time for questions, ask us questions, and generally chat with us felt just right! We would love to hire him again for a future tour.
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Fadi081577
May 20, 2022
BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER!!!!!! - I cannot tell you what an amazing guide Yeliz is and the driver we had too was amazing. Yeliz was incredibly knowledgeable, spoke perfect english, was very charismatic. Honestly she became like our best friend. We wanted to take her back home with us she became like a sister to us. BEST BEST BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! was the highlight of our entire Turkey trip
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Kristin
Oct 2, 2021
Castle tour company - 5 star. Wonderful tour group. We had a private tour that picked us up in Bodrum and took us to Ephesus, Virgin Mary house. Tour guide excellent and very knowledgeable. Driver excellent.
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Seema_j
Jul 24, 2022
Great trip for anyone interested in history - A very interesting trip. We were picked up from our hotel and travelled by car to Ephesus. Throughout the approximately 2hr journey our guide, Faizullah, gave us information about the area, its long history over centuries and details about Ephesus itself. His love and enthusiasm for history was very evident throughout. Ephesus itself is quite spectacular. I have visited Pompeii before and I can confidently say that Ephesus compares favourably. Faizullah was very insightful with the details about the Roman period. Faizullah was also able to recommenda lovelylocal restaurantwhere we tried some very tasty Gozleme. The only reason I have given this a 4 star is that there appear to be stops at various local handicraft stores - ceramics, textiles and jewellery, and leather - which are not on the advertised itenary. Whilst they are interesting too, I think it should be more clearly advertised on the itenary. Having said that, I was able to refuse the last stop at the leather factory as we were all very tired by that stage. I want to say one final word about our driver. It was a very long day for him. I felt that he drove really smoothly throughout and was very courteous.
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Trevor
Apr 12, 2023
Ephesus once was magnificent. - Didn’t start well in that the driver was 30 mins late as they had difficulty locating our Hotel. An hour down the road and we had a mechanical issue with the car. An hour later we took off in a new car with our guide and new driver. As we were now 90 mins behind schedule our first stop was lunch which was good. Our guide was very knowledgeable with the sites of Ephesus. Stunning, historic and well worth the visit. At the end, our guide left us there with the driver for the 3 hour trip back to our Bodrum Hotel. This driver could not find the hotel either so we left him and walked the remaining kilometre along the beachfront back to the hotel. For the money you spend for a trip like this, I would have expected a better experience however glad that we were able to visit Ephesus, an absolute must for anyone interested in history.
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From $388
up to 12 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).