Turkey · Archaeology

12-Hour Ephesus Tour from Izmir with House of Virgin Mary

12 Hours Round trip from Sultaniye Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean's best-preserved classical cities
02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days
03 See the ruined Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
04 Travel privately from Izmir with a professional English-speaking tour guide

Enjoy a private guided trip from Izmir to the ancient city of Ephesus on this 12-hour tour. Explore one of the Mediterranean's best-preserved classical cities, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days, and see the ruined Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Discover the history of these remarkable ancient sites in Turkey.

Witness the ruined Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

Meet your tour guide in the morning at Izmir Airport.
Travel by air-conditioned van to the ancient city of Ephesus.
Learn how this former Roman capital of Asia is now the Mediterranean's best-preserved classical city.
Have lunch.
Visit the nearby House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days.
Witness the ruined Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Drive back to Izmir Airport for a flight to Istanbul.