Ephesus Sightseeing Tour from Kusadasi
Discover the magic of the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on this day trip from Kusadasi. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one the best-preserved ancient ruins in the Mediterranean. See the Great Theater and the Library of Celsus. Sample Turkish delicacies during lunch, then discover the House of the Virgin Mary, the place where Mary lived her final days.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Hadrian, Curetes St., Selcuk Turkiye
Enjoy pickup from your Kusadasi hotel and relax on the drive to Ephesus. When you arrive, stop at St John's Basilica on the top of Ayasuluk Hill. Visit the basilica and see the 4th-century tomb where the remains of the saint are said to be housed.
Next, travel to the ancient city of Ephesus, an important center of early Christianity. Ephesus was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in a vision, according to the book of Revelation. With your guide, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then see the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus and many other well-preserved ancient temples.
Take a break to enjoy a delicious lunch of Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant, while your local guide explains interesting facts about Ephesus and its surroundings.
After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life. The cottage has been a pilgrimage place for many centuries, and was authenticated by Pope Paul VI in 1967.
Next, relax on your comfortable coach on the drive back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
Virgin Mary's House
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Domitian, Selcuk Turkiye
temple of domitian
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheque de Celsus, Efes Selcuk Merkez, Selcuk, Selcuk Turkiye
Ephesus
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu, Selcuk Turkiye
Ephesus
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Temple of Artemis
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ephesus
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited"
"Not recommended for children aged 4 and under"
"Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Centrally located Kusadasi hotels
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.