1-Day Private Ephesus Tour with Virgin Mary House and Artemis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the House of the Virgin Mary, a popular pilgrimage site
• 02 Explore the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• 03 Visit Saint John Basilica, one of the largest churches in the ancient world
• 04 Walk through Ancient Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved ruins in the world

Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus on a private guided tour through one of the most well-preserved archaeological sites in the world. See the towering columns of the Celsus Library, explore the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site. The tour also includes the Basilica of St. John, one of the largest churches in the ancient world.

House of the Virgin Mary - a pilgrimage site believed to be the final resting place of the mother of Jesus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Private Tour of Ephesus and Sacred Landmarks

Meet your guide and begin your tour of Ephesus, covering some of the region's most remarkable historical and religious sites.

• Ancient Ephesus - one of the most well-preserved ruins in the world.
• The Temple of Artemis - the ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• House of the Virgin Mary - a pilgrimage site believed to be the final resting place of the mother of Jesus.
• St. John's Basilica - one of the largest churches in the ancient world.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking professional tour guide

• Luxury AC van with driver

• Pick-up and drop-off

• Parking, fuel, and taxes

What's Not Included

• Lunch

• Admission to museums and attractions

Know before you go

• Children below six do not need to pay for the tour, and children aged 6-12 will be charged half-price.
• Visit this ancient city, once the capital of Asia Minor and the most important commercial centre of western Anatolia. This city attracts tourists from all over as one of the seven churches of Christianity in the world. Ephesus is the largest open-air museum in Turkey and is made up of more than 30 buildings and constructions connected by streets that still have chariot wheel tread impressions. Your tour guide will take you to the majestic Great Theater, where St. Paul once preached against the pagans and gladiators fought. The renovated façade of the Library of Celsus will astound you as you stroll along Marble Street. Visit Hadrian's Temple, the Roman baths, and other fascinating antiquities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Tour start

Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.