Daily Ephesus Tour

Overview

Welcome to our Daily Ephesus Tour, a journey that will take you back in time to one of the most prosperous and influential cities of the ancient world. Located in modern-day Turkey, Ephesus is a city that boasts a rich history and cultural heritage, with its stunning architecture and archaeological sites drawing visitors from all around the globe.

In this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most iconic landmarks and historical sites in Ephesus such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Throughout your tour, our knowledgeable guides will accompany you and share fascinating insights into the history and culture of Ephesus, bringing the ancient city to life in an engaging and informative way. Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of an ancient city, this Daily Ephesus tour is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Highlights

• Explore impressive Roman ruins
• Walk through the largest outdoor theater in the world
• See remains from the Temple of Artemis at the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus
• Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
• Visit the House of the Virgin Mary on Bulbul Mountain

Below you can find what’s to be visited during the tour;

Agora, Magnesia gate, The Odeon, Marble Street, Temple of Hadrian, The library of Celsus, The fountain of Trajan, Curettes Street, The Great Amphitheatre, The Home of Virgin Mary

Departure

We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Selçuk or Kuşadası between 07:30 – 08:00 AM

Background

Ephesus, once, the trade center of the ancient world, a religious center of the early Christianity is now an important tourism center in Turkey. It is located near the mouth of the Menderes River, in what is today West of Turkey, South of İzmir (Smyrna).

As a strategic coastal gateway to the Eastern World, this Ionian refuge grew to be the second largest city in the Roman Empire, the site of a Christian shrine, and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary, accompanied by St. Paul, came to Ephesus at the end of her life, 37 – 45 AD.

Renaissance church historians mentioned the trip, and experts believe that local Christians venerated a small house near Ephesus as Mary’s. In 1967 Pope Paul VI. visited the site, where a chapel now stands, and confirmed the authenticity of the legend. Also, the Basilica of St. John is located near Ephesus. St. John is said to have lived the last years of his life here and after his death, a shrine was located over his grave.

Ephesus, which is in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, and perhaps the best place in the world to get the feeling for what life was like in Roman times.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi / Selcuk in the morning to visit this wonderful city and feel the atmopshere of Hellenistic and Roman times.

We start our tour visiting House of Virgin Mary where she may have spent the last days of her life and died.

Then we go on exploring Odeion, Goddess Rome temple, Hadrian temple, Divine Ceasar temple, Pollia and Trajan fountains, Celsius library, more than thousand-year-old public toilets, Ephesus Theatre, harbour street and many other highlights of town of Ephesus.

Before visiting the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and which made the city earn the title Servant of The Goddess, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant.

At the end of the day, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Kusadasi / Selcuk. Shuttle or private transfer to İzmir airport is also available.

This tour ends approximately at 17:00