Visit the most famous sights of Ephesus in a small group guided tour by a comfortable minibus. Immerse yourself in the Greco-Roman times of Ephesus, visit the temple of Artemis and see the House of Virgin Mary in a full day trip from Kusadasi or Selcuk.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Cruise ship port or hotels in Kusadasi or Selcuk (local partner will contact you with pick-up details).
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Walk through the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and learn the history of the long-standing remains
- See the large old fountains, the marble statues and the Celsus Library
- Visit the temple of Artemis, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World
- See the House of Virgin Mary, up on a hill with a view over Selcuk and Ephesus
- Enjoy lunch at a Turkish restaurant
- Experience a demonstration at a leather workshop or a carpet manufacturing site
Full description
Ephesus is the second biggest open-air museum in the world after Pompeii. Explore the public parts of its grounds accompanied by a licensed guide in a small group. Enjoy pick-up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk or from the cruise ship port. Your driver will take you to several important sights of the area while your guide will help you immerse yourself in Greco-Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. The tour includes lunch and you can opt for a carpet or leather-making demonstration.
Apart from the city of ancient Ephesus, also explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Artemis Temple, as well as the temples of Hadrian and Domitian, the Fountains of Trojan, Polio, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater, which was once the center point of entertainment for up to 24,000 people. You will also get to see the House where Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last years in life.
The tour ends at approximately 4:00 PM, at which point you'll be taken back to your hotel or cruise ship.
Includes
- Pickup and dropoff from Kusadasi/Selcuk or cruise ship port
- Entry tickets for the sights visited
- Small group guided tour
- Transport in a minibus
- Licensed local guide
- Lunch buffet with vegan/vegetarian/halal options
- Drinks at lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transfer from areas outside Kusadasi or Selcuk
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport
Know before you go
- Pick-up will be between 08:00 AM and 09:00 AM, and return drop offs are done between 04:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces
- During the summer please bring water, sunscreen, and a hat
