1-Day Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası with Virgin Mary's House

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the sacred Virgin Mary's House
• 02 Explore Ephesus Ancient City and its most important landmarks
• 03 Enjoy lunch at a local Turkish restaurant
• 04 See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Explore some of the region's most famous historical and religious sites on this full-day tour from Kuşadası. Visit the sacred Virgin Mary's House, believed to be the final resting place of Mother Mary, then discover Ephesus Ancient City and its most important landmarks, including the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Hercules Gate, and Domitian Temple. The experience also includes lunch at a local Turkish restaurant and a stop at the Temple of Artemis.

Have lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Virgin Mary's House and Ephesus Ancient City Tour

• Upon arrival, we will meet you at the Kuşadası Cruise Port or Kuşadası Marina.
• Start the tour with a visit to Virgin Mary's House.
• After Mother Mary's House, explore Ephesus Ancient City and see its most important places, such as the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Hercules Gate, Domitian Temple, and more.
• Have lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.
• On the way back, make a stop at the Temple of Artemis.
• Return to Kuşadası Port or Kuşadası Marina at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional licensed local tour guide
• Fully air-conditioned, brand new vehicle with a separate driver
• Port/hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Lunch
• All parking fees
• All taxes

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (we will arrange tickets for Ephesus in advance so that you can skip long ticket lines)
• Drinks at lunch

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen
• Hat

Know before you go

• Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and 10-30 steps. Comfortable shoes, a hat, and plenty of sunscreen are recommended, as shade is limited. The order of the tour itinerary may vary to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their steps at all times to avoid injuries.
• This tour can be organised according to your ship's arrival and departure times, so please let us know your ship's schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Camikebir, Ege Ports, Liman Caddesi, Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Tour start

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.