Turkey · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Ephesus Historical Tour with Mother Mary and St. John's Basilica

7 Hours Round trip from Atatürk Mah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ephesus, one of the most complete Greco-Roman classical cities on Earth
  • 02 Visit the House of Mother Mary, a significant site for Christian pilgrims
  • 03 Discover historical treasures at the Ephesus Archaeology Museum
  • 04 Walk through St. John's Basilica and the striking Isa Bey Mosque
  • 05 Pay a visit to the once-majestic Temple of Artemis

Explore Ephesus, an ancient city in Turkey's Central Aegean region near modern-day Selçuk, on this 7-hour tour. Once the Roman capital of Asia Minor, Ephesus was home to more than a quarter of a million people - from slave traders to saints - at its peak between the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Around 150 years of excavations have revealed what is considered the most complete Greco-Roman classical city on Earth. The tour also includes key religious and historical sites such as the House of Mother Mary, St. John's Basilica, the Isa Bey Mosque, and the Temple of Artemis.

Once the Roman capital of Asia Minor, Ephesus was home to more than a quarter of a million people - from slave traders to saints - at its peak between the 1st and 2nd centuries CE.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Izmir, Ephesus
Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ephesus and Sacred Heritage Highlights

  • Explore the ancient city of Ephesus.
  • Visit the House of Mother Mary.
  • Discover the Ephesus Archaeology Museum.
  • Travel to St. John's Basilica.
  • Walk down to the Isa Bey Mosque.
  • Pay a visit to the Temple of Artemis.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Atatürk Mah 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by AC deluxe van

  • Ephesus guiding services

  • Parking fees

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to museums and sites

  • Gratuities for tour guides and drivers

  • Lunch, beverages, and personal expenditures

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Atatürk Mah, Uğur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu No: 26, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Tour start
Atatürk Mah, Uğur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu No: 26, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Atatürk Mah.

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