- Visit Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Mary House & Temple of Artemis
- Licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide
- Discover the essential highlights of Ephesus in one day
- Learn about Greek and Roman history with a licensed guide
- Museum entrance tickets included
- Lunch at a local restaurant included
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
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Experience Duration
Step into the ancient world on the Ephesus Classic Group Tour, a complete full-day experience designed to introduce you to some of the Aegean region's most important historical and cultural landmarks.
Begin your day with convenient pick-up from your hotel in Kuşadası or Selçuk and travel comfortably with your group toward the first stop of the day.
Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, located on the slopes of Mount Koressos near Ephesus. Discover the history and religious significance of this sacred site while enjoying its tranquil surroundings.
Continue to the extraordinary Ancient City of Ephesus, one of Türkiye's most celebrated archaeological destinations. Walk along ancient marble streets while your licensed guide brings the city's Greek and Roman past to life through historical explanations and engaging stories.
Explore the remarkable remains of this once-prosperous ancient city and see some of its most recognizable monuments, including the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, and other structures that reveal the scale and importance of Ephesus in antiquity.
During the day, take a break and enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your sightseeing experience.
Complete your historical journey with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only limited remains survive today, your guide will explain the remarkable scale and importance of the original temple.
With professional guidance, entrance tickets, lunch, comfortable transportation, and hotel transfers included, this group tour provides a convenient way to experience the essential highlights of Ephesus in a single day.
- After the tour, relax during your return transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
Important Information
- This is a full-day group tour covering the main historical attractions of the Ephesus region.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from selected accommodation locations in Kuşadası and Selçuk.
- Professional licensed guidance is available in English and Spanish.
- Entrance tickets for the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus Ancient City are included.
- Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
- Drinks during lunch are not included.
- The Terrace Houses are not included in the standard tour package.
- The Temple of Artemis is an archaeological stop and only limited remains of the original ancient temple survive today.
- The experience involves a considerable amount of walking through archaeological areas.
1. Hotel Pick-Up from Kuşadası or Selçuk
Begin your day with pick-up from selected hotels in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
Meet your tour team and travel comfortably toward the Ephesus region.
2. House of the Virgin Mary
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site situated in the hills above Ephesus.
Learn about its religious and historical significance from your licensed guide and enjoy time to explore the site.
3. Ancient City of Ephesus
Continue to the highlight of the day—the magnificent Ancient City of Ephesus.
Walk through the archaeological site with your professional guide and discover how this important ancient city developed into one of the major commercial and cultural centers of the Roman world.
4. Discover the Monuments of Ephesus
During your guided walk, discover some of the city's most recognizable remains, including:
- Library of Celsus
- Great Theatre
- Temple of Hadrian
- Ancient marble streets
- Public and civic structures of Ephesus
Your guide will provide historical context throughout the visit.
5. Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant.
6. Temple of Artemis
Visit the remains of the legendary Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Learn about the original temple, its importance in antiquity, and the history of the site.
7. Return Transfer
After completing the sightseeing program, board your vehicle for the comfortable journey back to Kuşadası or Selçuk.
Drop-off at your hotel concludes the experience.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from SELCUK and KUSADASI
- Licensed professional guide (English or Spanish)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- House of the Virgin Mary entrance ticket
- Ephesus Ancient City entrance ticket
- Guided Ephesus sightseeing tour
- Transportation according to the itinerary
Not included
- Drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses
- Terrace Houses entrance ticket
- The tour is suitable for travelers interested in archaeology, ancient history, culture, and religious heritage.
- The Terrace Houses require a separate admission ticket and are not part of the standard group tour.
- Please follow your guide's instructions regarding meeting times at each stop to avoid delays for the group.
- Exact hotel pick-up time will be confirmed before the tour.
- The order of attractions may change depending on crowd levels, traffic, opening hours, or operational requirements.
- Return time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- Personal purchases and additional services are not included in the tour price.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as Ephesus contains marble streets, uneven ancient surfaces, slopes, and steps.
- During summer, Ephesus can be very hot and has limited shade. We strongly recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and water.
