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.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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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 or small groups available

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

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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.

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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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All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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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

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4.8 /5

based on 54 reviews

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Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
5/5

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It was a great day! Our tour guide, Fatima was super knowledgable, personable, and a joy to tour with. She took our group to a great authentic Turkish restaurant. We asked her to help us make arrangements to get back to airport the next day & without hesitation said sure! After the tour that day, it was more than a tour, we made a friend!

January 6, 2020

1. Excellent communication beforehand. 2. New modern and comfortable bus. 3. Very knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. Could speak English very well, as well as Spanish, and w/ a 5-year degree in this discipline. 4. Very economical, at less than half the price compared to the same tour offered through the cruise company.

October 21, 2019

Good tour

I felt like we were being rushed through the site - like we couldn't stop in all the important spots for background, history and explanations. The site is what we paid for, not the stop at the carpet factory. More attention was paid to lunch and the carpets than to the tour of Ephesus.

October 19, 2019

Ephesus: Small Group Tour with House of the Virgin Mary

Ephesus: Small Group Tour with House of the Virgin Mary

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