- Kusadasi Port - According to your pick-up time, meet your guide and start your full-day tour.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
- The Temple of Artemis - was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
- The Basilica of Saint John - 3 km away from the ruins of Ephesus a small church was built dedicated to John in 2C AD, Later in 6C AD it was replaced by a huge basilica built by the Emperor Justinian, The impressive ruins are still standing today.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West with its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. An impressive city, ıt is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
- Kusadasi Port - At the end of the tour, return to the original pick-up point.
- Kusadasi port pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Professional guide
- Beverages at lunch
- Personal Expneses
- Entry tickets (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
Embark on a journey to > Ephesus Ruins, Terrace Houses, House of the Virgin Mary, St John Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis
EXPRESS ENTRY Tickets, Sumptuous Lunch at a native eatery, Transport Services
This is the top-rated Ephesus excursion that includes an experienced local tour guide and offers options for either a small group or an exclusive private tour. Explore Ancient Ephesus; tread the age-old paths once travelled by Mother Mary, St. John, and St Paul. Encounter monuments such as the Grand Theater, the Library of Celsus, the Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Temple, and many more. Discover the Terrace Houses that were once the residences of affluent Ephesians. Take a trip to the House of Mary; the site where she lived out her last days, and the St. John Basilica; the location where John penned his gospel. Gain insights about the early Christians and Romans from your local guide, seize the opportunity to capture some pictures from the optimal photo spots, savor some authentic Turkish cuisine at a local eatery.
- Entrance fees are excluded ( Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for Ephesus, so you will skip long ticket lines )
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- This is a small group tour up 12 people max in high model Fully AC minibus
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.