Turkey · Archaeology

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

6 Hours Round trip from Camikebir Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided visit to the ancient city of Ephesus
02 Explore the Celsus Library, Great Theatre, and Marble Street
03 Visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary
04 See the legendary Temple of Artemis

Explore the majestic ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved Roman cities in the world, on this private 6-hour tour from Kuşadası Port. Walk along Marble Street and discover landmarks such as the Odeon, Bouleuterion, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan's Fountain, the Agora, Roman Baths, Harbour Street, the Great Theatre, and the iconic Celsus Library, the third-largest library of the ancient world. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a tranquil pilgrimage site surrounded by forest, before visiting the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The tour is designed especially for cruise guests, with port pick-up and drop-off included.

Explore the majestic ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved Roman cities in the world, on this private 6-hour tour from Kuşadası Port.

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, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kuşadası Port to Ephesus, Virgin Mary House and Artemis Temple

You will be welcomed at Kuşadası Port. From there, you will set off to explore the majestic ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved Roman cities in the world.
During your visit, you will walk along Marble Street and see the Odeon, Bouleuterion, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan's Fountain, and the beautifully detailed Mosaic Street.
You will also pass through the Agora, Roman Baths, Harbour Street, and admire the grandeur of the Great Theatre before ending at the iconic Celsus Library, the third-largest library of the ancient world.
After exploring Ephesus, your guide will take you up the green hills to the House of the Virgin Mary, a tranquil pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her final days. Surrounded by forest, this peaceful spot offers a powerful spiritual atmosphere.
Next, you will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only the foundation ruins remain today, the site still echoes the glory of the Hellenistic era, with its once-marble columns and sculptures.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kuşadası Port.