Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Ephesus on this full-day tour. Explore the ruins, visit historic sites, enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch, and indulge in wine tasting in Sirince village.
- The Temple of Artemis - Your journey starts at Kusadasi port, where you’ll meet your tour guide and head to the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Next, you’ll explore Ephesus, a significant Greco-Roman city and ancient port. Here, you’ll see the Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, the Gate of Hercules, the renowned Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Odeon, and Trajan’s Fountain. Ephesus is also noted in the Book of Revelation as one of the seven churches. After this visit, we’ll head to the museum to view important structures unearthed in the city.
- Ephesus Museum - Following a brief trip, we’ll visit the Ephesus Museum, which houses numerous archaeological finds from Ephesus and other ancient Greek and Roman cities in the area. The most notable piece here is the statue of Artemis from the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. After the museum, we’ll dine at a restaurant to savor Turkish cuisine.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - We’ll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, discovered through the visions of Mother Catherine Emmerich. This site is a significant pilgrimage destination, with Catholic pilgrims believing that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was brought to this stone house by the Apostle John and lived there until her Assumption. Declared a shrine by the Roman Catholic Church in 1896, it has since become a popular pilgrimage site.
- The Basilica of Saint John - Lastly, you’ll visit the Basilica of St. John, a grand church built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century over the believed burial site of St. John the Apostle, the author of the Fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelation.
- Full-day professional local guide
- Complimentary port/hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- All taxes included
- Parking fees covered
- Commitment to 100% satisfaction
- Travel in style in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
- Food and drinks
This tour, which we will experience together, will also explore all the important points of the archaeological site. First of all, we are setting off from Kusadasi with our guide to visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. Then we discover the Ancient city of Ephesus, which has a great importance in the Ancient World. After exploring the city, we visit the Ephesus Museum to see the important structures found in the city. After our museum visit, we are going to see the house of the Virgin Mary, which is an important pilgrimage point. After visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, finally St. We complete our tour by visiting the Basilica of St. John and proceed to the return route.
Skip the long entry lines.
Get a comprehensive overview of Ephesus.
Learn about the area from your local guide.
Visit the most important sites in the area in one day.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
