Ephesus, Virgin Mary House and Temple of Artemis Private Tour with Lunch and Pickup
by Crowded House Ephesus Pamukkale Tours
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Ephesus is an ancient city known for its extensive ruins and historical significance in Turkey. This private day tour lasts about seven hours and fifteen minutes. It begins with a hotel or port pickup in Kusadasi or Selcuk and a short drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Visitors walk along marble streets and see major sites including the upper Agora, Odeon theater, Domitian Square, Fountain of Pollio, Hercules Gate, Trajan's fountain and temple, and the Temple of Hadrian. The route continues past Roman baths, latrines, marketplace, and the ancient love house to the Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the Roman world, and the Great Theater. The tour includes a visit to the Ephesus Experience Museum, which presents the daily life of the Roman Empire, the Temple of Artemis, and the Celsus Library with the help of technology and archaeology. Next, the Terrace Houses are explored, showing mosaics and wall paintings from the homes of wealthy Romans. The visit then proceeds to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her final days. This site was visited by Pope Paul VI in the 1960s and declared a Christian pilgrimage destination by Pope John Paul II in the 1980s. The tour concludes with a stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though much of the temple is ruined now, the history of its destruction and rebuilding is explained. After these visits, lunch is served at a restaurant in Selcuk, where there is also an opportunity to see local Turkish handicrafts. The tour ends with a return drive of about 25 minutes to Kusadasi for drop-off at the hotel or cruise port. The tour includes entrance fees, lunch, professional English or Spanish guide, air-conditioned transport, and parking fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel or cruise port in Kusadasi or from a hotel in Selcuk. There is a drive of about 25 minutes to reach the ancient city of Ephesus or the tour starts immediately if picked up in Selcuk.
25 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Explore Ephesus, once a powerful city in the ancient world. Walk on marble streets through the upper Agora and visit the Odeon theater. Continue to Domitian Square and see the columns at the Temple of Domitian. Pass the Fountain of Pollio and see Hercules Gate, then the temple and fountain of Trajan. View the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, latrines, marketplace, and the ancient love house. See the Library of Celsus, the third largest Roman library, and the Great Theater. Visit the Ephesus Experience Museum to learn about Roman daily life, the Temple of Artemis, and the Celsus Library through technology and archaeological displays.
150 min
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Visit the Terrace Houses, which belonged to the upper class of Ephesus. Examine the mosaics and wall paintings that illustrate how wealthy Romans lived.
30 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last days. The site is linked to Saint John, who lived in the area to spread Christianity. Pope Paul VI visited in the 1960s, and the site was declared a Christian pilgrimage place by Pope John Paul II in the 1980s.
60 min
The Temple of Artemis
See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, a Greek goddess temple and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed by arson in 356 BC, the same night Alexander the Great was born. Alexander offered to fund its rebuilding, but the Ephesians declined. The temple was rebuilt after his death but was later destroyed during a Gothic raid. Little remains today, but the guide explains its historical significance.
15 min
Selcuk
Lunch is served at a restaurant in Selcuk. Visitors also have the chance to explore local Turkish handicrafts during this stop.
120 min
Kusadasi
After lunch, the tour returns to Kusadasi with a 25-minute drive. Participants are dropped off at their hotel or cruise port.
25 min
Meeting point
Located near the Basilica of ST john in Selcuk. The team of the office will meet you.
End point
Located near the Basilica of ST john in Selcuk. The team of the office will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus, Virgin Mary House and Temple of Artemis Private Tour with Lunch and Pickup
by Crowded House Ephesus Pamukkale Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€590Overview
Ephesus is an ancient city known for its extensive ruins and historical significance in Turkey. This private day tour lasts about seven hours and fifteen minutes. It begins with a hotel or port pickup in Kusadasi or Selcuk and a short drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Visitors walk along marble streets and see major sites including the upper Agora, Odeon theater, Domitian Square, Fountain of Pollio, Hercules Gate, Trajan's fountain and temple, and the Temple of Hadrian. The route continues past Roman baths, latrines, marketplace, and the ancient love house to the Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the Roman world, and the Great Theater. The tour includes a visit to the Ephesus Experience Museum, which presents the daily life of the Roman Empire, the Temple of Artemis, and the Celsus Library with the help of technology and archaeology. Next, the Terrace Houses are explored, showing mosaics and wall paintings from the homes of wealthy Romans. The visit then proceeds to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her final days. This site was visited by Pope Paul VI in the 1960s and declared a Christian pilgrimage destination by Pope John Paul II in the 1980s. The tour concludes with a stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though much of the temple is ruined now, the history of its destruction and rebuilding is explained. After these visits, lunch is served at a restaurant in Selcuk, where there is also an opportunity to see local Turkish handicrafts. The tour ends with a return drive of about 25 minutes to Kusadasi for drop-off at the hotel or cruise port. The tour includes entrance fees, lunch, professional English or Spanish guide, air-conditioned transport, and parking fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel or cruise port in Kusadasi or from a hotel in Selcuk. There is a drive of about 25 minutes to reach the ancient city of Ephesus or the tour starts immediately if picked up in Selcuk.
25 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Explore Ephesus, once a powerful city in the ancient world. Walk on marble streets through the upper Agora and visit the Odeon theater. Continue to Domitian Square and see the columns at the Temple of Domitian. Pass the Fountain of Pollio and see Hercules Gate, then the temple and fountain of Trajan. View the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, latrines, marketplace, and the ancient love house. See the Library of Celsus, the third largest Roman library, and the Great Theater. Visit the Ephesus Experience Museum to learn about Roman daily life, the Temple of Artemis, and the Celsus Library through technology and archaeological displays.
150 min
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Visit the Terrace Houses, which belonged to the upper class of Ephesus. Examine the mosaics and wall paintings that illustrate how wealthy Romans lived.
30 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last days. The site is linked to Saint John, who lived in the area to spread Christianity. Pope Paul VI visited in the 1960s, and the site was declared a Christian pilgrimage place by Pope John Paul II in the 1980s.
60 min
The Temple of Artemis
See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, a Greek goddess temple and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed by arson in 356 BC, the same night Alexander the Great was born. Alexander offered to fund its rebuilding, but the Ephesians declined. The temple was rebuilt after his death but was later destroyed during a Gothic raid. Little remains today, but the guide explains its historical significance.
15 min
Selcuk
Lunch is served at a restaurant in Selcuk. Visitors also have the chance to explore local Turkish handicrafts during this stop.
120 min
Kusadasi
After lunch, the tour returns to Kusadasi with a 25-minute drive. Participants are dropped off at their hotel or cruise port.
25 min
Meeting point
Located near the Basilica of ST john in Selcuk. The team of the office will meet you.
End point
Located near the Basilica of ST john in Selcuk. The team of the office will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.