Full-day small group ancient Ephesus and Sirince tour with lunch
Excursions & day trips

Full-day small group ancient Ephesus and Sirince tour with lunch

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 35 reviews
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£118.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit the ancient Greek city of Ephesus on a small group guided tour
  • You get to see the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Grand Theatre and other historic sites
  • A visit to Sirince for a traditional lunch is included, with free time to explore
  • You'll watch an artisan pottery-making demonstration in a ceramics factory
  • An expert local guide will share unrivalled knowledge of Ephesus and Sirince
What to expect

The ancient world comes to life during this small group excursion to Ephesus and Sirince. The classical Greek city of Ephesus was the location of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Temple of Artemis – while time seems to have stood still in the pretty mountain village of Sirince. Gökhan, one of our expert local guides, says "it's easy to imagine you're walking in the footsteps of the toga-clad crowds that chattered in the streets 2,000 years ago – the archaeological site of Ephesus is so well-preserved, you'll feel like you stepped back in time."

You'll travel into sun-soaked hills and olive groves to discover one of the most extensive and complete archaeological sites in the world. On arrival at Ephesus, you'll wander down marble-paved streets, gaze at mosaics in ancient Roman houses and admire epoch-defining buildings such as the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Grand Theatre. Your guide will explain the historical context and point out the most interesting features. You'll also walk through the museum here, too, which is filled with digital exhibits that're designed to help reimagine what Ephesus looked like back during its golden years.

It's a little less ancient, but a sense of yesteryear permeates in Sirince village. Here, you'll have lunch at a typical restaurant before enjoying some free time to explore. We'll round things off with a visit to a ceramics factory to see how Turkish pottery is made. Marvel at the precision of the master potter – working only by eye – as he decorates and paints traditional pieces. It's one of the best places to snap up some authentic souvenirs and support local livelihoods.

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What's included
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  • check Breakfast
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility as a lot of walking is involved
  • Drinks not included
  • Just so you know, this excursion may not be suitable for families with small children due to longer transfer time of about 3.5 hours
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 35 reviews from verified customers

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  • Lauren

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Transfer was good with rest stops. Guide was good. The food was awful. Lunch was covered in flies when we arrived at the restaurant.

  • Tom

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Tour and guide was great and very informative. Only issue we had was the food. Breakfast was not eaten by most of the group and it was just vegetables ...

  • Guy & Linda

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Amazing experience to visit such an important ancient historical city. Food was beyond our expectations. It is a very long day but worth it. If the mi ...

  • 59

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    First of all ,the air-conditioning on the bus was non existent,the bus was too Small and not comfortable,and then we never got to see our Ladies house ...

  • Dario

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Really place must to visit. Not for kid's because long hours to travell there by van.

  • Fred.

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Efeze beschrijft een behoorlijk stukje geschiedenis met zijn archeologische bouwwerken die nog overgebleven zijn. Daarnaast is zijn museum met zijn be ...

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