Turkiye · IZMIR TOURS
The good izmir tours go early in a Turkish summer. Below: 15 to lock in ahead, what each includes, and where they differ.
Review of the Ephesus tour from Izmir, with ancient ruins, expert guides, buffet lunch, transport details, shopping stops, and practical tips.
“Overall a well organized tour. Tour agency and tour guide Erman got in touch the night before, confirming pickup location and time. Communication is very efficient and Erman is knowledgable and accommodating. Note there're two shopping stops but would recommend overall.”
Review of the Pamukkale day tour from Izmir, with travertine pools, Hierapolis ruins, buffet lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“The mineral landscape of Pamukkale blends with the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Our guide was great, providing us great stories about the area from pickup in Izmir to drop off back at our hotels. Fact filled but also great in letting us explore as we pleased.”
Review of an all-inclusive Ephesus day trip from Izmir, with the Virgin Mary’s House, buffet lunch, guide, transport, and practical tips.
“Erman, our guide was very informative and helpful. The tour was engaging & the lunch delicious! It was great value for money.”
Explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, Artemis, and Sirince on an 8 to 9 hour small-group tour from Izmir with lunch included.
“Awesome tour guide. Lunch was amazing. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Aegean coast”
Review of the Ephesus and St. Mary’s House tour from Izmir, with ancient ruins, Turkish lunch, transport details, value, and shopping-stop warnings.
“Overal disappointed with the tour. It was extremely rushed. The sightseeing itself was maybe at most 4 hours. They took us to a mediocre at best restaurant where the buffet had no taste. The tour itinerary doesn’t tell you they take you to a leather store but it does. We wasted two hours there waiting for people to shop. I could have used those two hours to sightsee and not sit there waiting for other people to do their shopping. They were also insisting on taking us to a carpet workshop and we declined. Saint John’s basically was part of the tour and tour guide kept asking if we really…”
Spend 11 hours from Izmir exploring Cesme by boat, with swimming stops, island walks, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and included transfers.
“It was a beautiful day on the water. The company was amenable to move the pick up closer to our hotel (note you are not picked up at your hotel but rather central meeting points), and it was a comfortable ride to Cesme. The boat started at 11 and ended close to 630. The water was cold but refreshing. There was live entertainment at one point and dance music throughout. We had 4 swimming stops, lasting 45 min to one hour each time. The rides in between the islands weren’t too long. I think it worked to split them up as most people wanted a break after close to an…”
Review of the 12-hour Pamukkale tour from Izmir, covering Hierapolis, the Cotton Castle, lunch, long drives, costs, and practical tips.
“The journey itself was very long but well worth it. My family greatly enjoyed this trip and wish we cold do it for the whole day.”
Explore Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis from Izmir with lunch, entry fees, and hotel pickup included.
“Ephesus was amazing. Artemus temple isn’t much to see but there are structures from four different time frames all in one shot.”
Review of the 12-hour Izmir to Pamukkale tour, with Hierapolis, travertine pools, lunch, transport, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“our guide selim was good and informative and we were lucky to just have a private tour. he was friendly and fun. had a great time”
Explore Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, Artemis Temple, and Terrace Houses on a private cruise-port tour from $170.
“The tour starts out with a road trip and stop at a rug factory for some excellent Turkish coffee, pastry, and a pitch to buy a rug or two. Next, we went to the House of Mary and then the ruins at Ephesus. The ruins at Ephesus are awesome and our guide extremely informative and personable. Highly recommend, even if you're not in the market for a rug.”
Explore Ephesus, the House of Mary, and Artemis Temple from Izmir with a guide, lunch, hotel transfer, and flexible booking.
“The guide Merve is an excellent guide. The trip was long but she took care of everything. The lunch was ok but not very good . The place was too crowded. Overall experience was very good .”
Spend eight hours cruising Cesme’s clear Aegean bays, swimming, snorkeling, enjoying a BBQ lunch, and relaxing on a reserved lounger.
“I had boat trips in different countries, but Poseidon is the best Boat experience I've ever had. The Captain and crews are very efficient, polite, and good-looking 🥰 The Boat has Three Decks and there are sun-loungers on top. We were given 7 seatings for 5 persons to accomodate the needs of the elderlies we were with. The Dining Area is spacious and clean. There are showers too. I have met many friends in the boat and danced! it felt like a club while cruising. The Drag Queen's Performance was amazing too. We were given life jackets so we could swim safely. And the places we went to are Paradise…”
Review of the 13-hour Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour from Izmir, with transport, lunch, entry fees, free time, tips, and honest value advice.
“Site intéressant à connaître malgré la longue route pour y accéder. On manque un peu de temps pour tout voir.on a choisi les bassins et la piscine au détriment d'Hierapolis.”
Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis, St. John, and Sirince on a full-day Izmir tour with lunch.
“The tour guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about history of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary. Everyone was treated well and respected. Lunch was good too! Sales people at various stops were a bit aggressive.”
Explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, the Temple of Artemis, and Sirince from Izmir with lunch, pickup, and an English-speaking guide.
“Nazim was excellent. Very knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend. The rug weaving school and the leather shop were added highlights to the amazing Ephesus tour.”
Pick a coast, a ruin, or a room full of steam.
