Turkey · Archaeology

Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Basilica of Saint John and Ancient Ruins

1 Day Round trip from Acarlar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world
02 See remarkable ruins such as the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celsus Library, and the grand theatre
03 Visit the Basilica of Saint John, where John the Evangelist preached to his people
04 Discover important religious landmarks, including the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis

Enjoy a full-day tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important economic and cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit significant religious and archaeological sites, including the Basilica of Saint John, the Temple of Artemis, the Temple of Hadrian, the Celsus Library, and more. Explore remarkable ruins that still reflect the city's enduring importance and rich heritage.

Spend some time at the ruins, such as the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celsus Library, and the Theatre, which is still in use for concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus and Sacred Sites Discovery

Start the tour from any of the following locations: Kusadasi Hotel, Kusadasi Cruise Port, Selcuk Hotel, Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Hotels, or Izmir Airport.
Proceed to the House of Virgin Mary, where she lived after Jesus disappeared (optional).
Next, drive to Ephesus, which was one of the most important economic and cultural centers of the ancient world.
Spend some time at the ruins, such as the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celsus Library, and the Theatre, which is still in use for concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000.
See the Terrace Houses in Ephesus, where the richest people of the Roman Empire lived.
Enjoy a traditional lunch.
Visit the Basilica of Saint John, where John the Evangelist preached to his people.

End of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Celsus Library, Terrace Houses, Basilica of Saint John

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Acarlar 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Umbrella
Water on the coach
Pre-arranged tickets

What's Not Included

Drinks
Personal expenses
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you go

Tickets will be pre-arranged to help skip crowds.
The tour itinerary is flexible, and the order of the sites can be easily changed if the places are crowded.
Lunch will be according to the local Turkish menu (vegetarian). Kosher and Halal options can be easily arranged if requested earlier.
The tour guides are licensed and will speak in the desired language.

Logistics