Turkey · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Ephesus and Kusadasi Tour with House of Virgin Mary

6 Hours Round trip from Acarlar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her last years
  • 02 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with its remarkable archaeological remains
  • 03 See highlights such as the Odeon, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Hercules Gate, and latrines
  • 04 Enjoy a small-group tour with skip-the-line entry and port pickup and drop-off

Visit Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary in Turkey on a 6-hour tour from Kusadasi. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary was brought to this house by St. John and spent her last years in this area. Explore one of Turkey's most important archaeological sites and discover its remarkable historical highlights with your guide.

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Port, where they will be waiting for you at the pier.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

House of Virgin Mary and Ancient Ephesus

  • Meet your guide at Kusadasi Port, where they will be waiting for you at the pier.

  • Take a 30-minute drive to the House of Virgin Mary and spend about 45 minutes at the site.

  • Continue to Ephesus, the land of mystical promises.

  • Learn about the history of Ephesus and see the highlights of this remarkable site, including the Odeon, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Hercules Gate, and the latrines - public toilets.

House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Celsus Library, Great Theatre

Where this trip takes you

House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Celsus Library, Great Theatre

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Local taxes

  • Professional guide service

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • Guaranteed skip-the-line access

  • Small-group tour

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour.

  • Please note that to get a free entrance ticket, a passport copy is required for children.

  • If some group members wish, they can visit the Terrace Houses (houses of rich Ephesians). The additional entrance fee is 20 Turkish Lira per person, which is about 5 euros. The rest can capture photographs and linger around at their own pace.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Atatürk Mah, Ephesus, U?ur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu, Selçuk/?zmir, Turkey
Tour start
Acarlar, 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 Acarlar.

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