Turkey · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası with Virgin Mary and Artemis

1 Day Round trip from Kuşadası Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the House of Virgin Mary and explore its sacred history
02 Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre
03 Admire the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
04 Learn about the region's rich history, culture, and architecture from a professional guide

Embark on a 7-hour Kuşadası tour to explore some of Turkey's most remarkable ancient sites. Visit the House of Virgin Mary and learn about its sacred history, stroll through the Ancient City of Ephesus with a professional guide to see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and other iconic ruins, and admire the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Visit the House of Virgin Mary and spend approximately 45 minutes exploring this sacred site while learning about its history and significance.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kuşadası Excursion to Ephesus and Sacred Sites

Pick up from Kuşadası Port or your hotel in the morning.
Visit the House of Virgin Mary and spend approximately 45 minutes exploring this sacred site while learning about its history and significance.
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus on a 2-hour guided tour. Walk through the well-preserved streets, see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and other remarkable ruins, and learn about the city's rich history.
Stop at the Temple of Artemis for approximately 30 minutes to admire one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and understand its historical importance.
Return to Kuşadası Port or your hotel, concluding the tour with memories of a full day among ancient wonders.

Where this trip takes you

House of Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kuşadası 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional, English-speaking tour guide
Round-trip transportation in a Mercedes Vito/Mercedes Sprinter
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to all main attractions (your guide will have pre-paid tickets)
Pick-up and drop-off from Kuşadası Cruise Port

What's Not Included

Extra food and beverages
Your personal expenses

What to bring

This tour is exclusively for cruise ship passengers.
Cameras are welcome, but tripods are not allowed in Ephesus.
Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
The walking portion lasts approximately 2 hours.
Discounts are available for children under 11 (ID/passport required). Please bring their passports or ID cards to show upon entering the museums and attractions; otherwise, they might be charged the full adult price.
Casual dress is acceptable for Ephesus; a light scarf is recommended for the Virgin Mary House.