Turkey · Archaeology

8-Hour Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Virgin Mary House

8 Hours Round trip from Acarlar Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus
02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, recognized by the Vatican
03 See iconic Ephesus landmarks including the Celsus Library and Great Theater
04 Discover the ruins of the Temple of Artemis
05 Pay a respectful visit to the İsabey Mosque

Travel across Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Greco-Roman period, and discover how people lived 2,000 years ago. This 8-hour sightseeing excursion takes you through the remarkable ruins of Ephesus, along with visits to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. It is a rich introduction to the history, archaeology, and spiritual heritage of the Selçuk area.

The Vatican has recognized this small house as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

Meet and greet your tour guide, then visit the Parliament Building (Bouleuterion), Domitian Square, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, and the Great Theater.
Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary. The Vatican has recognized this small house as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
Explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Today, only one column remains from the temple, but the views are spectacular.

End of the tour.