Turkey · Archaeology

5-Hour Ephesus Highlights Tour from Kusadasi Port with Virgin Mary

5 Hours Round trip from Acarlar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ephesus from Kusadasi Port
02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary in its serene hilltop setting
03 Discover Ephesus highlights such as the Odeon, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, and Hercules Gate
04 See the Terrace Houses of the wealthy Ephesians
05 Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Explore the major attractions of Ephesus with a local guide and learn about the history of the ancient Roman world. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Odeon, Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, Hercules Gate, the Temple of Artemis, and more on this 6-hour tour.

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she was taken by St John to spend her last days.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary Tour

Pick up from Kusadasi Port by your tour guide.
Drive to Ephesus in a comfortable, latest-model, air-conditioned vehicle.
Visit the House of the 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 the Virgin Mary, located at the top of a hill in serene surroundings.
Discover the famous highlights of Ephesus, such as the Odeon, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, and Hercules Gate.
Proceed to visit the Terrace Houses, which were the homes of wealthy Ephesians.
Leave Ephesus and have an authentic lunch in Selçuk town.
Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and spend about 30 minutes there.
Drive back to Kusadasi Port.