Turkey · Archaeology

Full-Day Ephesus and Kuşadası Tour with Şirince Village

1 Day Round trip from Kuşadası Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kuşadası's marina, Kaleiçi, and the coastal walk to Pigeon Island
  • 02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Cave of Seven Sleepers in Ephesus
  • 03 See UNESCO-listed Ephesus landmarks including the Celsus Library and Great Theatre
  • 04 Discover Selçuk Archeological Museum, St. John Church, and Isabey Mosque
  • 05 Wander through Şirince Village to see traditional houses and its local market

Explore Kuşadası and Ephesus on a full-day tour that combines coastal sights, sacred landmarks, and remarkable ancient ruins. Visit Kuşadası Marina, Kervansaray, Kaleiçi, Pigeon Island, and Kuşadası Castle before continuing to the House of the Virgin Mary and the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus. See highlights such as the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Roman Baths, and the Cave of Seven Sleepers, then continue to Selçuk's museum, monuments, the Temple of Artemis, and Şirince Village.

See various UNESCO-listed ruins such as the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Public Latrines, and Roman Baths.

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 No
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kuşadası, Ephesus, Selçuk and Şirince Discovery

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel or at the airport and start the tour at 9:00.

  • Head to Kuşadası.

  • Visit Kuşadası Marina and stop by Kervansaray and Kaleiçi.

  • Walk along the coast to Pigeon Island and visit the popular Kuşadası Castle.

  • Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary.

  • Head back to the ancient city of Ephesus, which was the Roman capital.

  • See various UNESCO-listed ruins such as the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Public Latrines, and Roman Baths.

  • Take a walk through the grand Arcadian Avenue and spend time around the Agora.

  • Proceed to the Cave of Seven Sleepers in Ephesus.

  • Enjoy a lunch break in Selçuk at a nice restaurant serving Aegean cuisine.

  • Explore the Selçuk Archeological Museum.

  • Continue to St. John Church, Selçuk Castle, and Isabey Mosque.

  • Stop by the Temple of Artemis.

  • Head towards Şirince Village. See traditional houses and visit the local market there.

  • Drop off at your hotel or the airport.

Kuşadası Marina, Celsus Library, Great Theatre

Where this trip takes you

Kuşadası Marina, Celsus Library, Great Theatre

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kuşadası 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfer

  • English-speaking Ephesus tour guide

  • Travel health insurance

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Museum/National Park fees

  • Domestic flights

What to bring

  • Casual clothing

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey
Tour start
Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kuşadası.

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