Best of Ephesus Tour

5.0 (4 reviews) Kusadasi, Turkey
Duration7h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide entire day
  • Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • 100 % Satisfaction
  • Luxury Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
  • Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. The Temple of Artemis
    15m
    After meeting your tour guide at Kusadasi port, your adventure begins with a trip to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.
  2. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Then you will visit Ephesus, one of the most important Greco-Roman cities and port cities of the ancient world, where you will discover the Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, the Gate of Hercules, the famous Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Odeon and the Trajan's Fountain.Ephesus is also mentioned in the books of revelation as one of the seven churches.After our visit here is over, we are visiting the museum to see the important structures found in the city.
  3. Ephesus Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After a short trip, we visit the Ephesus Museum, where many archaeological artifacts excavated in Ephesus and other ancient Greek and Roman cities in the region are displayed. The most famous work here is the statue of Artemis, which is located in the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. After our museum visit, we are going to the restaurant to experience Turkish cuisine.
  4. The House of the Virgin Mary
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    We are visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, which was discovered on the dreams of Mother Catherine Emmerich and is an important pilgrimage point. Catholic pilgrims visit believing that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was brought to this stone house by the Apostle John and lived and died in this house until she was taken to heaven. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1896 and has since become a popular pilgrimage site.
  5. Basilica of St. John
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will also visit the Last but not least you’ll experience the Basilica of St. John ; a great church constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century atop the believed burial site of St. John the Apostle, author of the Fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelation.

Meeting and pickup

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Your tour guide will be waiting you at vehicle.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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