6-Hour Private Ephesus Tour with Virgin Mary's House and Artemis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Europe
• 02 Visit the sacred House of Virgin Mary for prayer and holy water
• 03 See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• 04 Travel in a private air-conditioned mini-van with a flexible itinerary

This private tour is designed just for you and your companions, with travel by private air-conditioned mini-van and the flexibility to tailor the experience to your interests. Visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of Virgin Mary in one memorable journey. Ephesus is the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Europe, where you can imagine how a Roman city once looked as you explore monuments still standing in remarkable condition, including the Great Theater, Celsus Library, senate, Gate of Hercules, Trajan's Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, latrine, terrace houses, and more.

You will visit the best-preserved Greco-Roman city, including the 250,000-capacity theater, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, and Trajan's Fountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pickup from Izmir Airport, Hotels, or Kuşadası Cruise Port

• We will pick you up from Izmir Airport, hotels, or Kuşadası Cruise Port.

2

Day 02

Visit the House of Virgin Mary

• You can visit and pray.
• Drink and take some holy water. You can also buy souvenirs from the church shop.

3

Day 03

Explore the Ruins of Ephesus

• You will visit the best-preserved Greco-Roman city, including the 250,000-capacity theater, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, and Trajan's Fountain.

4

Day 04

See the Temple of Artemis

• We will have a look at the ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Pick up and drop off from Izmir Airport, hotels, and Kuşadası Cruise Port
• Air-conditioned mini-van
• All parking fees
• 100% satisfaction guaranteed

What's Not Included

• Entrance to Ephesus (40 euro)
• Entrance to Virgin Mary's House (15 euro)
• Lunch

Know before you go

Within the Ephesus ruins, there is a 1.5 km (1 mile) walking distance. Some parts are slippery and irregular, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

There is no shade in Ephesus. During summertime, a hat, sunglasses, and suncream are necessary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dokuz Eylül, İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı, Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye

Tour start

izmir airport

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.