Ephesus Private Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Museums

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Discover Ephesus, Virgin Mary House, and Temple of Artemis on a private tour. Enjoy history, technology, and luxury with lunch and pickup included.

Duration: 7 hours, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kusadasi - Enjoy a private tour to explore the historical landmarks of the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Virgin Mary House and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Kusadasi Cruise Port and driven to Selcuk in about 25 minutes, or you can start the tour directly from your hotel in Selcuk.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Begin your day by exploring Ephesus, once a major power in the ancient world. Walk along the marble streets, visit the upper Agora, and continue to the Odeon theater. Head to Domitian Square to see the beautiful columns at the Temple of Domitian. Pass by the Fountain of Pollio and see the Hercules Gate before moving on to the Temple and Fountain of Trajan. Marvel at the Temple of Hadrian, stroll by the Roman baths, public toilets, marketplace, and the ancient love house. Admire the remains of the Library of Celsus, the third-largest library in the Roman world. Visit The Great Theater and imagine watching a play in ancient times. Explore the Ephesus Experience Museum to immerse yourself in the ancient world, the daily life of the Roman Empire, the grandeur of the Temple of Artemis, and the magnificent atmosphere of the Celsus Library.
Ephesus Terrace Houses - Discover the Terrace Houses, the homes of Ephesus’s upper class. Imagine the lives of the wealthy residents and admire the beautiful mosaics and wall paintings.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her last days. She might have come to the area with Saint John, who spent several years spreading Christianity here. Pope Paul VI was the first to visit in the 1960s, and in the 1980s, Pope John-Paul II declared it a pilgrimage site for Christians.
The Temple of Artemis - Learn about Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. Her most famous cult site was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed by arson on July 21, 356 BC, the same night Alexander the Great was born. Although Alexander offered to rebuild it, the Ephesians refused. The temple was eventually restored after his death but was later destroyed again by the Goths. Today, little remains of the Artemision, but you can visit to imagine its former magnificence.
Selcuk - After the visits, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Selcuk. During the tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore local Turkish handicrafts.
Kusadasi - Return to Kusadasi with unforgettable memories and be dropped off at your hotel or cruise port in time to catch your ship.

What's Included

Port & Hotel pick up and drop off
Lunch
Entrance Fees to Ephesus Ancient Site, Ephesus Experience Museum, Terrace Houses, Virgin Mary House
In-vehicle air conditioning
Parking fees
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide in English or Spanish

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Drinks at the lunch

Additional Information

Take the privilege of this private tour to enjoy a memorable day seeing the historical sights in the ancient city of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House and the Temple of Artemis. Have the chance to visit Ephesus Experience Museum which combines technology and archeology and brings the ancient world alive without boundaries. Admire the fantastic mosaics and wall paintings of Terrace Houses and imagine how it would be like to be a wealthy Roman living in Ephesus.

Location

İlayda Avantgarde

Atatürk Bulvarı

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Francini1873

Sep 17, 2024

Awesome Experience - Thanks to Azar the tour was amazing, she was patient and very knowledgeable about the town and the history. Azar was very professional and really stood out compared to any other guide. Thank you Azar for an amazing trip