Turkey · Archaeology

6-Hour Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Virgin Mary House

6 Hours Round trip from Sultaniye Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stroll the marble streets of Ephesus, one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities
  • 02 See the Magnesia Gate, the Celsus Library, and the remarkably intact Great Theater
  • 03 Visit the House of Virgin Mary in its serene hilltop setting
  • 04 Explore the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Stroll down the marble streets of Ephesus, one of the world's best-preserved ancient ruins and the former Roman capital of Asia Minor, on this 6-hour tour from Kusadasi Port. Visit the Magnesia Gate, admire the facade of the Celsus Library and the Great Theater, and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will also explore the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her last days in serene hilltop surroundings.

Stroll down the marble streets of Ephesus, one of the world's best-preserved ancient ruins and the former Roman capital of Asia Minor, on this 6-hour tour from Kusadasi Port.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

  • Pick up from the port of Kusadasi by your tour guide.

  • Drive to Ephesus in a comfortable, latest-model, air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Visit the Magnesia Gate, a triumphal arch gate from the 3rd century BC that served as the eastern entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus.

  • Stroll along the marble streets of Ephesus, passing the Odeon, monuments, fountains, and more.

  • Discover the impressive facade of the Celsus Library and the remarkably intact Great Theater.

  • You also have the option to have a look at the work in progress to restore Ephesus' famous terrace houses, formerly home to the city's elite citizens.

  • Explore further and be intrigued by the stories of the people who once lived here.

  • Learn about the important role that symbolism played in their daily life.

  • Proceed to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she was taken by St John to spend her last days. It was discovered following the description of its location given by a German nun who saw it in a vision.

  • Trace the history of the House of Virgin Mary, located at the top of a hill in serene surroundings.

  • Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  • Drive back to the port of Kusadasi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sultaniye 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide

  • Deluxe A/C VIP vehicle

  • Entrance fees

  • Pick-up and drop-off service

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Tips

What to bring

  • Hat and sun cream

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sultaniye, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Tour start
Sultaniye, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Sultaniye.

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