7-Hour Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası Port with Virgin Mary's House

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and the Odeon
• 02 Learn about daily life and the remarkable engineering and architectural achievements of Ephesus' ancient inhabitants
• 03 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where you can light candles and make wishes
• 04 See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Embark on a captivating journey from Kuşadası Port to explore the ancient marvels of Ephesus, including its well-preserved ruins such as the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and the Odeon. Visit the revered House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final home of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and continue to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This tour combines archaeology, history, and spiritual significance in one memorable experience.

At the ancient city of Ephesus, explore the well-preserved ruins of this once-thriving Roman city, including the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and the Odeon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

• Pick up from Kuşadası Port and transfer to Ephesus.
• At the ancient city of Ephesus, explore the well-preserved ruins of this once-thriving Roman city, including the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and the Odeon.
• Learn about the daily life of the ancient inhabitants and their remarkable engineering and architectural achievements.
• Next, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred site believed to be the final home of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Learn about the history and significance of the site, and have the opportunity to light candles and make wishes.
• Finally, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• At the end of the tour, depart for your hotel or cruise port in Kuşadası or Selçuk.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional tour guide
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Insurance
• Fully air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch
• A bottle of water during the tour

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Admission fees to attractions

What to bring

• Passport required

Know before you go

• The House of the Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
• The Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Camikebir, Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Feribot Limanı, Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Tour start

Hacıfeyzullah, M.Esat Bozkurt Cd. no:21/3, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.