Discover the archaeological wonders of Ephesus, including the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, all while walking among ancient streets and monuments that evoke the feeling of being a time traveler.
- Visit Ancient Ephesus; The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean.
- See Temple of Artemis; was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World.
- Visit House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days
- Learn history about early christians and Romans from your expert local guide
- Enjoy typical Turkish Food in local restaurant
- Skip-The-Line to get tickets provided
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
First visiting place is Ephesus; an archaeological treasure and the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is so well-preserved that walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments, such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theatre on the Asian continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next, visit The House of Virgin Mary; located 6 km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD on top of the foundations of a house from the 1C AD, and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. It is also believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
After lunch, continue to The Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis, or Artemision, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
At the end of the tour, drive back to the departure point.
Key Sights- Ancient Ephesus
- Temple of Artemis
- House of Virgin Mary
Included- English Speaking Guide
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfer service from Kusadasi Hotels / Port and Selcuk Hotels
- Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
Excluded
- Admission fees to attractions
- Beverage during the tour
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Admission fees(per person)-Ancient Ephesus: 40€
-House of Mary: 13€
-Free entry for the chıldrens 8yr and below
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues.The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
Important things to know before you visit
Take passport for children if any
! It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
How to get thereTour bus will pick you up from Kuşadası Hotels, Port and Selçuk Hotels According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day Ephesus guided tour.
First visiting place is Ephesus; an archaeological treasure and the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is so well-preserved that walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments, such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theatre on the Asian continent. This Ephesus walking tour will give you the feeling of a time traveler.
During your Ephesus day tour the next stop is The House of Virgin Mary; located 6 km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD on top of the foundations of a house from the 1C AD, and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. It is also believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
After lunch, continue your Ephesus day trip by visiting The Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis, or Artemision, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
The Ephesus Turkey tour will conclude with a drive back to the departure point.
