Embark on a full-day trip from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the commercial center of the ancient world. Explore the magnificent ruins and marvel at the grandeur of the goddess Artemis’ temple.
Embark on a full-day trip from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the commercial center of the ancient world. Explore the magnificent ruins and marvel at the grandeur of the goddess Artemis’ temple.
- Kusadasi - Departure from your Kuşadası hotel at approximately 09:00 in the morning and travel towards the ruins of Ephesus, our first place of visit.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - First visitng place is Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest…
- Kusadasi - Departure from your Kuşadası hotel at approximately 09:00 in the morning and travel towards the ruins of Ephesus, our first place of visit.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - First visitng place is Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Next; The House of Virgin Mary; Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.
- Selcuk - After our visit to Ephesus and Virgin Mary, lunch break in Selcuk
- The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis; The temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
- Kusadasi - After this visit, we head towards our hotel in Kuşadası.
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Drinks
- Extras
- Entrence fee to Ephesus 40€ and Virgin Mary House 13€
- Breakfast
- Drinks
- Extras
- Entrence fee to Ephesus 40€ and Virgin Mary House 13€
Explore Unique Ephesus with a customized small-group tour from Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Walk the ancient roads once traveled by Mother Mary, St. John, and St. Paul, and see landmarks such as the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple, and more. Learn about the history of…
Explore Unique Ephesus with a customized small-group tour from Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Walk the ancient roads once traveled by Mother Mary, St. John, and St. Paul, and see landmarks such as the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple, and more. Learn about the history of early Christians and Romans from your expert local guide. Capture photos from the best vantage points. Skip-the-line tickets and lunch at a local restaurant are included.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Photo’s and CD’s are being sold by independent photographers. Please take their contact number as we are not in contact with them. Please also check the CD’s if they are the right one while you recieve.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.