Highlights
- Private 2-day Patmos Port to Ephesus package: Travel to the Selcuk region by ferry, stay overnight and cover the full Ephesus heritage route with a no-shopping private flow.
- House of the Virgin Mary: Open the heritage program at one of the area's best-known Christian pilgrimage sites.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Walk through marble streets, major monuments and Roman city remains at the heart of ancient Ephesus.
- Terrace Houses: Deepen the archaeological visit with preserved Roman homes, mosaics and decorative frescoes.
- Basilica of St. John: Add another key early Christian stop on Ayasoluk Hill above Selcuk.
- Temple of Artemis: Finish the route with the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Why You Will Love This Tour
- The private Patmos-to-mainland format gives you a more personal pace while still covering the full Ephesus and Selcuk heritage circuit.
- Since the route is no-shopping, the two-day program stays centered on sightseeing instead of using valuable time for store stops.
- Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica and Artemis together create a fuller historical experience than a shorter private ferry transfer option.
- Ending in Izmir works well for travelers who want a private Ephesus package from Patmos that finishes directly on the Turkish side.
Overview
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Day 1
Patmos Port to Kusadasi / Selcuk Region
Skala Port private meeting, ferry connection, Kusadasi arrival and overnight stay.
Meet directly at Skala Port and cross to Kusadasi before the overnight stay near Kusadasi or Selcuk.
This Day Physical Rating: Easy This Day Intensity: Full DayPatmos Ferry Port / Skala Port Meeting PointMeet privately at Skala Port for the Kusadasi ferry.
Meet at Patmos Ferry Port / Skala Port, complete port formalities and board the ferry to Kusadasi.
TicketsFerry ticket (Patmos Skala Port to Kusadasi Port) ExcludedKusadasi Port ArrivalArrival at Kusadasi Port after the ferry crossing.
Meet the private Turkey-side team at Kusadasi Port and continue to the overnight area.
Hotel Check-in / Overnight Stay (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area)Overnight stay near the Ephesus region.
Check in to the overnight hotel in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area and rest before the private guided Ephesus route.
Accommodation & Hotel MealsOvernight accommodation ExcludedHotel dinner Excluded -
Day 2
Ephesus / Selcuk Region and Izmir Drop-off
Private guided House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica, Artemis and Izmir drop-off.
Different tour end?
Complete the private guided Ephesus-region route after hotel check-out, then continue to Izmir for the Turkey-side finish.
This Day Physical Rating: Moderate This Day Intensity: Long Day
Interior Chapel and Altar at House of Virgin Mary 
Votive Candle Area at House of Virgin Mary 
Augustus Gate Stone Passage in Ephesus 
Photo Point at the Library of Celsus 
Roman Architecture of Celsus Library 
Temple of Hadrian Facade in Ephesus 
Historic Detail at the Terrace Houses 
St. John Basilica Ruins in Selcuk 
Archaeological Context of Temple of Artemis 
Heritage Scene at Temple of Artemis Hotel Check-out / DepartureStart the private guided route after breakfast and hotel check-out.
Leave the overnight hotel and begin the private Ephesus and Selcuk heritage route.
House of Virgin MaryA peaceful pilgrimage stop on the slopes above Ephesus.
Visit the House of Virgin Mary with your private guide and learn why this quiet site is important for pilgrimage and Ephesus heritage routes.
Entrance FeesHouse of Virgin Mary , €13.5 ExcludedHouse of Virgin Mary opens the private sightseeing day through a place defined by pilgrimage meaning, sacred association and a quiet devotional atmosphere. More than a monumental site, it is remembered for the reflective mood created by its hillside setting above the Ephesus plain.
That calm beginning gives the route a distinctive emotional texture. Before the day moves into larger archaeological spaces, it presents the region through faith, memory and stillness.
Ephesus Ancient CityThe main archaeological highlight of the Ephesus region.
Walk through the marble streets, public buildings and monumental spaces of Ephesus Ancient City with your private guide.
Entrance FeesEphesus Ancient City , €40 ExcludedEphesus Ancient City is the historical anchor of the private package and one of the strongest surviving places to understand how a major ancient city actually worked. Roads, monuments, public spaces and urban structure still relate to one another clearly enough for visitors to experience the site as a functioning whole rather than a series of isolated remains.
This is where Ephesus becomes especially compelling. Guests are not simply passing ruins, but moving through a connected cityscape that still explains civic life, public order and movement in the ancient world.
Terrace HousesDecorated residential spaces inside the Ephesus archaeological area.
See the Terrace Houses as part of the deeper Ephesus visit and understand the private life of the ancient city.
Entrance FeesTerrace Houses of Ephesus , €15 ExcludedTerrace Houses deepen the Ephesus visit by revealing the domestic and residential side of upper-class urban life. Their preserved room layouts, decorative detail and household organization show how privacy, comfort and social standing were expressed inside the city beyond its public monuments.
This stop adds a more personal scale to the route. It makes Ephesus feel inhabited and socially textured, not only grand and official.
Lunch Stop (Selcuk) LA practical regional lunch break in the Selcuk area.
Pause for lunch in the Selcuk area before continuing with the final heritage stops.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedLunch Stop in Selcuk offers a direct look at the approachable food culture of the inland Aegean, where olive oil cooking, grilled dishes, vegetables and straightforward regional meals often shape the table. The experience usually feels practical and satisfying, with freshness and local custom taking priority over ceremony.
Within the private route, the stop also creates a comfortable reset between major historical visits. It adds a more lived and everyday cultural layer to the day.
Lunch & Sponsored Shopping/Workshop Stop L SponsoredA practical regional lunch break in the Selcuk area.
Pause for lunch in the Selcuk area before continuing with the final heritage stops.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedSt. John BasilicaA sacred Selcuk landmark linked with early Christian heritage.
Visit St. John Basilica on Ayasoluk Hill and add an important sacred layer to the Ephesus route.
Entrance FeesSt. John Basilica , €6 ExcludedSt. John Basilica expands the private route into the Christian and Byzantine life of Selcuk, showing that the importance of the region continued well beyond the classical period of Ephesus. Its link with John the Apostle and later sacred prestige give it a lasting place in the regional story.
The visit also helps the broader landscape read more clearly. Here, archaeology, sacred memory and historical continuity begin to reinforce one another directly.
Temple of ArtemisA short stop at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
See the symbolic remains of the Temple of Artemis and hear its place in ancient Ephesus history.
Temple of Artemis closes the main heritage sequence with one of the most historically renowned sacred sites of the ancient world. Although little survives physically, the sanctuary's former status and prestige still shape how this region is understood.
The stop matters because it broadens the story of the day beyond city life and later Christian memory. It adds the legacy of one of antiquity's great religious landmarks to the overall picture.
Izmir Drop-off Different tour end?End the Turkey-ended private package in Izmir.
Continue from Selcuk to Izmir and finish the private package at the confirmed Izmir drop-off point.
Different tour end?Accommodation & Hotel MealsHotel breakfast Excluded
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What's Included
- Private licensed professional tour guide.
- Private deluxe air-conditioned VIP vehicle.
- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Parking fees.
- Harbour transfers.
- Arrival and departure transfers.
What's Not Included
- Day 1: Overnight accommodation (Hotel Check-in / Overnight Stay (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area)).
- Day 1: Hotel Dinner meal.
- Day 2: Hotel Breakfast meal, Lunch meal.
- Drinks.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- House of Virgin Mary, €13.5.
- Ephesus Ancient City, €40.
- Terrace Houses of Ephesus, €15.
- St. John Basilica, €6.
- Day 1: Ferry ticket (Patmos Skala Port to Kusadasi Port).
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
- Local taxes.
- Visa fees if required.
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Informations
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing.
- Please dress according to the season and weather conditions.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended in sunny weather.
- Bring water, especially on hot days.
- Please bring your passport or ID card.
- Cameras are welcome, but tripods may not be permitted in some museums and archaeological sites.
- Guests should watch their step at all times to avoid injuries.
- Patmos ferry schedules must be reconfirmed before sale; Turkey-ended products and return products depend on the active Skala to Kusadasi sailing pattern.
- Passport, visa and border document readiness must be checked before confirming the ferry package.
- This tour involves walking on uneven and cobblestone surfaces.
- The tour route may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or site conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be ready at your confirmed pick-up or meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
- The Turkey-side visit order focuses on House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica and Temple of Artemis according to the itinerary.
- Terrace Houses are a real route stop in this product and should not be treated as a separate optional add-on.
- The Turkey-ended package finishes in Izmir after the Ephesus-region route; no Patmos return ferry is included in this ending.
- Patmos Port products start directly at the port; Patmos island pickup areas are not physical tour departures in this block.
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FAQs
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Is this a private 2-day Ephesus package from Patmos Port that ends in Izmir?
Yes. This private package starts from Patmos Port, crosses by ferry to Kusadasi, includes one overnight stay near the Ephesus region and ends in Izmir on the second day. -
Is this a no-shopping private package from Patmos Port?
Yes. The current source tour is marked as no-shopping, so the route stays focused on ferry travel, historical sightseeing and the overnight package structure rather than shopping stops. -
Is this the private package version?
Yes. This version runs as the private package format, so the sightseeing route is arranged privately while the broader structure still depends on the Patmos-to-Kusadasi crossing, the overnight stay and the final finish in Izmir. -
How does the transport work on this package?
The route begins at the Skala Port meeting area in Patmos, continues with the ferry crossing to Kusadasi, moves into the Ephesus region for the overnight stay and follows the sightseeing route before the final drop-off in Izmir on day two. -
Does this package include a ferry crossing from Patmos to Kusadasi?
Yes. The current route structure begins from the Patmos ferry side and continues with the crossing to Kusadasi before the overnight stay and the Ephesus-region program. -
Which places are included in the sightseeing route?
The route includes House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses, a lunch stop in Selcuk, St. John Basilica and the Temple of Artemis before the package ends in Izmir. -
Does this package include an overnight stay near Ephesus?
Yes. The current route includes one overnight stay in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area after arrival from Patmos and before the second-day sightseeing program. -
Does this package return to Patmos after the tour?
No. This is not a round-trip Patmos package. The current route begins from Patmos Port, completes the Turkey-side sightseeing program and ends in Izmir on day two. -
How long does this private Patmos Port to Izmir package usually take?
This is a 2-day ferry-linked package and the current duration setting is about 24 hours across the route structure, combining the Patmos departure, the Kusadasi crossing, one overnight stay, the Ephesus route and the final finish in Izmir. -
Are entrance fees included in the base private package?
No. In the base private package structure, entrance fees are not included unless a separately selected option clearly says otherwise. -
Do guests need valid travel documents for this ferry package?
Yes. Because the package includes an international ferry crossing from Patmos to Kusadasi, guests should travel with valid passport and any other required travel documents. -
What is the entrance fee for House of Virgin Mary on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. House of Virgin Mary entry fee is €13.5. -
What is the entrance fee for Ephesus Ancient City on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. Ephesus Ancient City entry fee is €40. -
What is the entrance fee for Terrace Houses of Ephesus on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. Terrace Houses of Ephesus entry fee is €15. -
What is the entrance fee for St. John Basilica on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. St. John Basilica entry fee is €6.
Good to Know
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Two-day private island-to-Turkey structure
This package combines the Patmos Port departure area, the Kusadasi ferry crossing, one overnight stay near the Ephesus region, a private sightseeing route and the final finish in Izmir. -
Walking conditions at the sites
Ephesus, Terrace Houses and St. John Basilica include stone paths, slopes and uneven archaeological surfaces, so supportive walking shoes are strongly recommended. -
Port timing matters
Because the route depends on ferry timing and port procedures, guests should re-check their confirmed meeting details carefully before departure from Patmos. -
Overnight planning
Because the package includes one overnight stay near the Ephesus region, guests should keep their essential items easy to access after the first-day crossing. -
Base private cost planning
The base private package setup should be reviewed carefully for items such as entrance fees, because private packages do not automatically follow the same inclusion model as group tours.
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