Turkey · Archaeology

6-Hour Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası with Virgin Mary and Artemis

6 Hours Round trip from Sultaniye Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ephesus with a private local expert guide
02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days
03 See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
04 Learn why Ephesus is considered the Mediterranean's best-preserved classical city

Discover how Ephesus became known as the Mediterranean's best-preserved classical and excavated city on this 6-hour journey from Kuşadası. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is believed to have spent her last days, and see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With a private local expert guide, this short but knowledgeable trip offers an insightful introduction to the history of Ephesus.

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

Pick up in the morning from your hotel in Kuşadası and drive to Ephesus.
Travel by air-conditioned van to the ancient city of Ephesus.
Discover the amazing Ephesus with your private local expert guide and hear about the history of Ephesus.
Have lunch.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days.
Move on to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Drive back to Kuşadası.