Ephesus + The House of Virgin Mary Full Day Tour

This private full day tour gives you the chance to explore most of the attractions near Kusadasi and Selcuk. Step back thousands of years in time to uncover the secrets behind the mysterious history of Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, The Basilica of St John and the Temple of Artemis.

Although you’ll be transferred from Kusadasi port or your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk to the ancient city in our air-conditioned vehicle, there’ll be minimum an hour of guided walking tour through the cobblestone roads of Ephesus; so we advise wearing comfortable shoes and a hat especially if you visit any time between May and October.

What to see within Ephesus ancient city: Once a Roman harbour city on the Aegean cost, now located about 5 miles away from the sea, you’ll be amazed to see the Harbour Bath and the Harbour Gymnasium.

As being one of the largest cities, it was surrounded by roads, streets and squares such as Curetes Street, Marble Road, Arcadian Street, Domitian Square and being the second most populated ancient city of its time, the Ephesians built the Celsus Library, Ephesus Theatre and Odeon, Vedius Gymnasium, Commercial Agora, State Agora, a Brothel, Ephesus Stadium, Theatre Gymnasium, Bath of Varius Ephesus, Scholastica Baths for themselves and the tradesmen visiting the city, as well as the monuments dedicated to heroic Ephesians such as Heroon, Octagon, Memmius Monument, fountains such as Hydrekdocheion, Fountain of Pollio, Fountain of Trajan.

As the ancient city had been under attacks over years, it was protected by The Hellenistic Wall with three entrances through the gates of The Magnesian Gate, the Koressos Gate and the Harbour. Since it was founded in the 10th century BC as one of the Greek colonies, and had been invaded by several emperors and kingdoms, it was influenced by many cultures and religions.

Therefore the city had temples such as Temple of Isis, Temple of Domitian, Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Serapis as well as basilicas and churches such as The Double Churches and the Early Christian Basilica.

Why prefer a private tour: With private tours you can have lots of opportunities to rest if needed, do the walking at your own pace, the tour runs throughout the year, start the tour at any time you like and private tours are always the most ideal way to make the best of your visit with your own private tour guide in a vehicle specially reserved for you, have a fun-filled and instructive day suited to your interests to shoot some shots of the area

To top off your tour, below sights are recommended for an unforgettable experience. Please note that some of the attractions may require admission fee to be paid on the tour day.

Optional: Terrace Houses / Museum / Sirince / Seven Sleepers