Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Hour Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası with Virgin Mary's House

5 Hours Round trip from Kuşadası Easy pace

Admire the beautiful architecture at Ephesus

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus
02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
03 Admire the Basilica of Saint John
04 Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Ionian coast

Spend your next holiday exploring the enchanting city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Ionian coast. Discover this remarkable city, built in the 10th century BCE, as you walk through its ancient ruins and visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of Saint John. This tour offers an insightful introduction to Turkish history and the region's rich religious heritage.

This shrine has received a steady flow of pilgrims since its discovery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Istanbul, Ephesus

Languages English, French, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Saint John Basilica

Meet your guide at your accommodation in Kuşadası or Selçuk and depart by car.
Begin your tour at the upper gate of the ancient city of Ephesus. Marvel at this architectural site, which is over two thousand years old.
Take your time walking through the site and exploring the ruins for one and a half hours.
Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary, located fifteen minutes from the ruins. This shrine has received a steady flow of pilgrims since its discovery.
Admire the Basilica of Saint John, which is believed to have been modelled after the now-lost Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
Head back to the departure point.
Get dropped off in Kuşadası, concluding your trip.