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Ephesus Tour: Explore Ancient Roman City and Virgin Mary's House
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Kuşadası
Uncover the secrets of the ancient city of Ephesus on this engaging tour from Kusadasi/Selcuk hotels. Explore Roman architecture, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, and marvel at the Temple of Artemis.
Uncover the secrets of the ancient city of Ephesus on this engaging tour from Kusadasi/Selcuk hotels. Explore Roman architecture, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, and marvel at the Temple of Artemis.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kuşadası Port - Please check for your reservation name displayed on the board in the port exit area.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary is believed by many to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It is said she arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived there from 37-45 CE until her Assumption…
- Kuşadası Port - Please check for your reservation name displayed on the board in the port exit area.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary is believed by many to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It is said she arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived there from 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire, with a population of over 250,000 people in the 1st century BC. It was second only to Rome and was a major harbor city. This magnificent city was constructed entirely of marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world, seating over 25,000? Also, explore the Goddess Nike, the local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, the Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.
- Kuşadası Port - Timely return to the cruise is guaranteed. You will be dropped off at Kuşadası port.
What's Included
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Insurance
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Insurance
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Driver - Guide Tips & Gratitue
- Meals & Drinks
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
- Personal Expenses
- Driver - Guide Tips & Gratitue
- Meals & Drinks
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
Additional Information
As visitors stroll through the streets of Ephesus, the guide will share captivating tales about life in the city during Roman times. They will discover the various architectural styles and admire the remarkable engineering achievements that made it all possible.
Following this, visitors will explore the House of the Virgin Mary, a place believed to be…
As visitors stroll through the streets of Ephesus, the guide will share captivating tales about life in the city during Roman times. They will discover the various architectural styles and admire the remarkable engineering achievements that made it all possible.
Following this, visitors will explore the House of the Virgin Mary, a place believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years.
After the tour, transportation will be provided back to Kusadasi Port.
Overall, this tour offers an excellent opportunity to explore one of Turkey’s most significant archaeological sites, with an expert guide who will vividly bring the city’s history to life.
Recommended stores to visit:
- Carpet Weaving Village
- Leather Factory
- Ephesus Entrance Fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of the Virgin Mary Entrance Fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
Location
Kuşadası Port
M.Esat Bozkurt Caddesi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Jimpn3487ns
Oct 1, 2025
Outstanding value, tailored experience for visiting Ephesus - Fun day and outstanding value. Ceyda and driver picked us up at the cruise terminal and provided insightful commentary throughout the journey from Kusadasi port to Ephesus and back, with short interludes to a ceramic and carpet shop -- no pressure-filled sales pitch. Really appreciated being able to tailor the tour per our request, like skipping lunch, as well as offering us options for the full (versus abbreviated) treks through Ephesus.
Ceyda was professional and helpful in providing us time for photos and breaks, as well as pointing out where to avoid slippery marble and find shade from the sun. Keeping us informed along the way as to where we were headed.
It was an immense convenience having our own private driver/van dropping and picking us just steps from the park entrance/exit, without having to double back through the uphill ruins. As well as being able to leave hats and jackets in the vehicle as needed.
Thank you Ceyda and Turkey Tours!
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Thalia_z
Aug 19, 2025
Just phenommal! - Just phenommal! The price-performance ratio cannot be outbid. Driver and guide were very friendly, helpful. Also the visited companies /ceramics, jewelry / were very interesting, without purchase compulsion. Lunch included. Thanks for the program!!!
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Robert_l
Jun 23, 2025
Best tour of an amazing place - Detailed and excited about the history. Amazing knowledge and superior awareness of the historic site. Cannot recommend enough! She and the driver were super!
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Brien
Mar 11, 2022
Amazing Ephesus Tour - Had an amazing time in Ephesus with Erdem! We visited the House of the Virgin Mary, a mosque, and the Temple of Artemis as well. Erdem was a tremendous guide and knew so much about the sites we visited.
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Umair
Mar 10, 2022
Excellent tour! - Had a wonderful day on the tour. Our guide Erdem made the tour more special with his hospitality, had detailed knowledge about the place and it's history. I would highly recommend.
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Myla_uh
Mar 10, 2022
Excellent experience!👍👍 - We came to kuşadası for the first time, and booked our tour with Erdem and genuinely it was our best decision. It was like best tour with best company.♥️ He took great of us. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
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265s_r_m
Mar 9, 2022
Amazing day - Erdam was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. I really enjoyed my walk around ephesus and heading the history behind the city really added some colour! He also stopped at a local shop where we could try/buy some delicious Turkish Delight. I couldn't recommend this experience enough.
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524dilores
Mar 5, 2022
Historical ephesus - İ found this trip agency via TripAdvisor because their good comments i saw. İ read Maybe 7-8 of them, was enough for me and i booked it.
We were a group of 10.when they came tl pick us UP they were on time. From other botels We picked more guests.
We started first with ephesus because in the afternoon it would be Hot so our super guide erdem decided to go first ro ephesus. One of the Best preserved historical cities. The library was breathtaking where We also did the group picture. There are lot of cats There. They are taking care by the aniamal lover guides and security.
After ephesus We went to lunch than to the house of virgin Mary. Where she is believed to live becore she passed away. After We had a leather factory visit. My husband was happy with that. Bought 2 jackets There,
We had a Quick visit ro a mosque and as Last the ruins of the Temple of Artemis...
Thank you very much to our guide erdem to make the tour funny and educational. He teached us a lot about the ancient life...
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Travel-lover-sam
Dec 27, 2021
A great historical place with a great guide! - This tour was wonderful on all accounts, especially the tour guide Mr. Umut Kurt who is knowledgable and kind. He is so passionate about his work that we thought lucky for the day to have him as our guide. Of course, Ephesus was impressive and great to visit.
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Fathimathj2021
Jul 17, 2021
Fabulous tour - The Ephasus tour we had was amazing the guide who is with us that day is very good and helpful. I recommend this trip. It was informative and fun trip.
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