8-Hour Ephesus and Kuşadası Tour from İzmir with Virgin Mary House

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world
• 02 See iconic landmarks including the Celsus Library, Curetes Street, Marble Street, and the Great Theatre
• 03 Explore the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John
• 04 View the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world
• 05 Enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity in Kuşadası

Discover the history of Ephesus through sites such as the Market Basilica, Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis. Located in western Turkey, 50 miles south of İzmir City Center and 15 miles north of Kuşadası Town, this legendary ancient city was home to important figures such as Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, Augustus, St. Paul, Virgin Mary, and John the Apostle. This 8-hour tour also includes a visit to the House of Virgin Mary and time to enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunities in Kuşadası.

Continue to visit ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Kuşadası

• Meet your guide in front of the İzmir and drive to Kuşadası. Arrive at the House of Virgin Mary.

• Continue to visit ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath, Celsus Library, Marble Street, and the Great Theatre, with a seating capacity of 25,000 people.

• Visit the Basilica of St. John and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world.

• En route to Kuşadası, enjoy the scenery or a shopping opportunity.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Turkish tour guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• All transportation costs

• Tax and service charges

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Parking fees at the sites

• Drinks

Know before you go

• The majority of the sites visited today are civil buildings. For the last 5 years, visitors have also been able to visit an ongoing excavation site named Terrace Houses; there is an extra admission fee to visit this site today.

• One of the four largest cities of the Roman Empire at its peak, Ephesus is visited by over 2 million people each year.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Izmir, Turkey

Tour start

İzmir, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.