Turkey · Archaeology

6-Hour Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Sacred Sites

6 Hours Round trip from Türkmen Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the ancient wonder of the Temple of Artemis
02 Visit the Library of Celsus, the third largest library in Roman times
03 Pay a respectful visit to the House of the Virgin Mary
04 Take a stroll around the famous St. John Basilica

Explore the ruins of Ephesus, once the second-largest city of the Roman Empire, and marvel at the largest outdoor theatre in the ancient world. Visit renowned landmarks such as Hadrian Gate, the Library of Celsus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and St. John Basilica. You will also see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, while hearing its history and legends.

Explore the ruins of Ephesus, once the second-largest city of the Roman Empire, and marvel at the largest outdoor theatre in the ancient world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kusadasi Port to Ephesus and Sacred Sites

Meet your Ephesus tour guide at Kusadasi Port and travel to what was once the second-largest city of the Roman Empire.
Visit the Goddess Nike, the local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, the Library of Celsus, the third largest library in Roman times, Marble Street, and Harbour Street.
Proceed to the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana, a Greek temple dedicated to the hunter goddess Artemis.
Head to the House of the Virgin Mary, a place where, according to many people's beliefs, Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life.
Next, visit St. John Basilica, constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century. It was modelled after what is now the last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
Return to Kusadasi Port.