Ephesus Tour: Explore Ancient City and Mother Mary's House

Explore Ephesus: Visit Mother Mary’s House, ancient Roman ruins, and the Artemis Temple. Enjoy Turkish cuisine. Book your private tour now!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - During the visit to the stunning ancient city of Ephesus, you will see the Odeon, Domitian Square, Hercules Gate, the fountain dedicated to Emperor Trajan, the temple built for Emperor Hadrian, the third largest library in the world, and the largest theater in Anatolia.

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Both Christian and Muslim pilgrims visit this house, believing that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was brought to this stone house by Saint John and lived there for the rest of her life. Pope Benedict XIII and Pope Francis visited the house as a pilgrimage in 2014.

  • The Temple of Artemis - You will have the chance to see the Temple of Artemis, the goddess of fertility, family, and hunting. This temple is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • personal expenses
  • tip to guide/driver
  • entrance tickets
Additional Information

Your tour guide will welcome you at the meeting point. First, you will visit the House of Mother Mary, a sacred site visited by various popes and the consecration of the Patriarchate. The first pilgrimage was made by Pope Leo XIII in 1896, and it was most recently visited by Pope Francis in 2014. You will feel a peaceful and blessed atmosphere in the House of Mother Mary.

Next, you will explore the Ephesus Ancient City, where you will see old Roman structures such as the Celsus Library, Grand Theatre, Latrinas, and traces of Hellenistic history. Your guide will provide all the information you need. Later, you will have the opportunity to taste Turkish cuisine.

You will also visit the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, experiencing a blend of history, religion, and culture. Finally, we will drop our guests back at the port.

Location
Derici Hotel
Atatürk Bulvarı
right in front of derici hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1
Traveler
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today