Ephesus Sightseeing Tour
50 Ratings
- Live Guide
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- Day Trip
- Pickup Service
- E-Ticket
- 8 hr











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.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Neon Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Hadrian
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: The Basilica of Saint John
The Basilica of St. John
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Virgin Mary's House
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Domitian
temple of domitian
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheque de Celsus
Ephesus
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
Ephesus
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Temple of Hadrian
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: The Basilica of Saint John
The Basilica of St. John
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Virgin Mary's House
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Domitian
temple of domitian
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheque de Celsus
Ephesus
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
Ephesus
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus
Duration: 2 hour