Turkey · Archaeology

Highlights of Ephesus Private or Group Tour From Kusadasi Port

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a professional guide
  • 02 See Marble Street, the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Gate, and the Grand Theater
  • 03 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site
  • 04 Discover artifacts and statues at the Ephesus Museum
  • 05 Learn about the legend of the Seven Sleepers
  • 06 Travel in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Includes deluxe lunch
  • 08 Pickup and drop-off provided in Kusadasi

Discover some of the most important historical and religious sites around Ephesus on this 5-hour tour from Kusadasi Port. Explore the remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus, where marble streets, the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Gate, the Grand Theater, and other iconic ruins bring the Roman world to life.

Your experience also includes visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, a meaningful pilgrimage site, and the Ephesus Museum, home to important artifacts and statues from the region. With a professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and lunch included, this tour offers a comfortable and insightful way to experience the highlights of Ephesus.

Explore the remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus, where marble streets, the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Gate, the Grand Theater, and other iconic ruins bring the Roman world to life.

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 No
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ephesus Ancient City

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.

The House of Virgin Mary

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

Ephesus Museum

Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museums houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis, finds from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition, statues of Augustus and Livia.

Seven Sleepers

Seven Sleepers, In Christian and Muslim tradition, is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around 250 AD to escape a religious persecution and emerge 300 years later. End of tour back to Kusadasi harbour or hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Deluxe Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide - Tips & Gratitue
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €.
  • Entrance fee of Virgin Mary's House 700 TRY
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €.

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Ephesus Museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
  • The tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port at the agreed-upon time and escort you to the tour vehicle for a comfortable and convenient transportation to the sites. After the tour is completed, you will be dropped off at Kusadasi Port.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kuşadası..

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