Ephesus Tour with Temple of Artemis and Şirince Village from Izmir
by Apasas Travel
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This full-day bus tour from Izmir covers several historic sites including the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus ancient city, the Temple of Artemis, and the village of Şirince. The tour begins with hotel or airport pickup in Izmir or Kusadasi. After gathering all participants in Selcuk, the group visits the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary spent her last days, with a visit lasting about 45 minutes. A short drive follows to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where there is also a good viewpoint for photos of the Church of St. John and Isa Bey Mosque. The main part of the day is spent exploring the ancient city of Ephesus by walking its marble streets with an English-speaking guide for about two hours. Key stops include the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latriens. An optional visit to the Terrace Houses, known as the Private House or brothel, is available for an extra fee if arranged ahead. The tour continues with stops at the Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Arcadian Way. In the afternoon, the tour visits Şirince village, located on hills near Selcuk and 7 kilometers from Ephesus. This village, now inhabited by Turkish residents after population exchanges in the early 20th century, is known for its traditional houses and fruit wine production. Visitors have about two hours here with free time to taste local fruit wines. The tour includes lunch, entrance fees, parking, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a driver/guide. Drinks and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The House of the Virgin Mary
The tour starts with a pickup from hotels in Izmir or Kusadasi at 7:30 am. After meeting other participants in Selcuk, the group visits the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final days along with Saint John. The site was declared a Roman Catholic shrine in 1986 and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967. The visit here lasts about 45 minutes, followed by a five-minute drive to Ephesus.
60 min
The Temple of Artemis
Next is the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visitors can also take photos of nearby landmarks including the Church of St. John and the Isa Bey Mosque from a good vantage point at the site. The visit here lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus showcases cultural elements from the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. It is one of the seven Churches of Revelation and was visited by Apostle Paul during his missionary work. The guided walk lasts around two hours and includes stops at the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latriens. There is an optional visit to the Terrace Houses (Private House or brothel) for an extra fee if arranged in advance. The tour continues with visits to Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and the Arcadian Way (Harbor Road).
180 min
Sirince Koyu
Şirince is a hillside village near Selcuk, about 7 kilometers from Ephesus. Originally inhabited by Byzantine Greeks, it became Turkish after population exchanges following the Turkish National War (1919-1922). The village is known for its traditional houses and fruit-flavored wine production. Visitors have about two hours here with free time to taste local wines.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus Tour with Temple of Artemis and Şirince Village from Izmir
by Apasas Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€218Overview
This full-day bus tour from Izmir covers several historic sites including the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus ancient city, the Temple of Artemis, and the village of Şirince. The tour begins with hotel or airport pickup in Izmir or Kusadasi. After gathering all participants in Selcuk, the group visits the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary spent her last days, with a visit lasting about 45 minutes. A short drive follows to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where there is also a good viewpoint for photos of the Church of St. John and Isa Bey Mosque. The main part of the day is spent exploring the ancient city of Ephesus by walking its marble streets with an English-speaking guide for about two hours. Key stops include the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latriens. An optional visit to the Terrace Houses, known as the Private House or brothel, is available for an extra fee if arranged ahead. The tour continues with stops at the Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Arcadian Way. In the afternoon, the tour visits Şirince village, located on hills near Selcuk and 7 kilometers from Ephesus. This village, now inhabited by Turkish residents after population exchanges in the early 20th century, is known for its traditional houses and fruit wine production. Visitors have about two hours here with free time to taste local fruit wines. The tour includes lunch, entrance fees, parking, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a driver/guide. Drinks and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The House of the Virgin Mary
The tour starts with a pickup from hotels in Izmir or Kusadasi at 7:30 am. After meeting other participants in Selcuk, the group visits the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final days along with Saint John. The site was declared a Roman Catholic shrine in 1986 and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967. The visit here lasts about 45 minutes, followed by a five-minute drive to Ephesus.
60 min
The Temple of Artemis
Next is the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visitors can also take photos of nearby landmarks including the Church of St. John and the Isa Bey Mosque from a good vantage point at the site. The visit here lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus showcases cultural elements from the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. It is one of the seven Churches of Revelation and was visited by Apostle Paul during his missionary work. The guided walk lasts around two hours and includes stops at the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latriens. There is an optional visit to the Terrace Houses (Private House or brothel) for an extra fee if arranged in advance. The tour continues with visits to Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and the Arcadian Way (Harbor Road).
180 min
Sirince Koyu
Şirince is a hillside village near Selcuk, about 7 kilometers from Ephesus. Originally inhabited by Byzantine Greeks, it became Turkish after population exchanges following the Turkish National War (1919-1922). The village is known for its traditional houses and fruit-flavored wine production. Visitors have about two hours here with free time to taste local wines.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.