Turkey · Archaeology

6-Hour Ephesus Ruins Tour from Kuşadası with Virgin Mary House

6 Hours Round trip from Atatürk Mah Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the excavated ruins at the Ephesus Archaeological Museum
02 Visit the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, and Heracles Gate
03 Discover the third-largest library of the ancient world
04 See Turkey's largest theatre, where St. Paul preached
05 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary

Experience the wonders of Ephesus on a full-day tour from Kuşadası, exploring the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the ancient city's remarkable ruins. See the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, ancient bathhouses, public toilets, and the third-largest library of the ancient world. Visit Turkey's largest theatre, where St. Paul preached, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and continue to the House of the Virgin Mary.

Experience the wonders of Ephesus on a full-day tour from Kuşadası, exploring the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the ancient city's remarkable ruins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus Ruins, Ancient Landmarks, and the House of the Virgin Mary

Pick up from the hotel and travel to the Ephesus Archaeological Museum to see the ancient city's excavated ruins.
See the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, and Heracles Gate.
Stroll through the mosaic-covered pavements and discover ancient bathhouses and public toilets.
Discover the third-largest library of the ancient world.
Visit Turkey's largest theatre, where St. Paul preached.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary.

Return to the hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Atatürk Mah 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guide
Private transportation
Drinking water
Lunch

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Entrance tickets

What to bring

Umbrella or hat
Sunglasses

Know before you go

If you have a specific itinerary in mind, send me a message and I will customize the tour for you.

Ephesus is the most visited ancient site in Turkey and the third-largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire, known as Asia Minor.

During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures. We will also be able to explore the third-largest library of the ancient world, the shops, and Turkey's largest theatre, where St. Paul preached, among many others.

After the visit to Ephesus, we will drive to the House of the Virgin Mary, the final residence of Mother Mary. During the second half of the first century, Christians were heavily persecuted under Roman rule.

On this tour, you will see all the significant sites this corner of Turkey offers. I will make sure your experience is fascinating, informative, and memorable.

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