Tour Highlights
Ephesus Ancient City, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary, Isa Bey Mosque, Library of Celsus, The Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Curetes Street, Odeon
Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus, visit the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and Isa Bey Mosque, with a traditional Turkish lunch and cultural experiences.
Start your journey with a visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, an impressive 14th-century architectural masterpiece. Continue to Ephesus, one of the greatest ancient cities of Asia Minor, where Greek and Roman civilizations left their mark on history.
Stroll through the remarkably preserved ruins of Ancient Ephesus. Admire highlights such as the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Trajan Fountain, and the historic marble streets. Your walk through the city leads to the magnificent Great Theater, where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians.
After touring Ephesus, enjoy an open buffet lunch at a local Turkish restaurant, offering a variety of traditional dishes. In the afternoon, visit a carpet cooperative to observe the intricate art of handmade Turkish carpet weaving, a centuries-old tradition.
Proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent the final years of her life, a deeply spiritual and significant pilgrimage site.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Before returning, enjoy a lively Leather Fashion Show, featuring modern designs and local craftsmanship.
Ephesus Ancient City, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary, Isa Bey Mosque, Library of Celsus, The Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Curetes Street, Odeon
Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 10 - 30 steps. Comfortable shoes, a hat and plenty of sunscreen are recommended as shade is limited the order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid injuries.
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Booking can be cancelled up to 3 day(s) before the tour start.
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Exploring Ephesus was a dream come true. The ancient ruins are incredibly well preserved and full of stories.
Our guide made the entire site come alive with great historical context. The Terrace Houses were a major highlight!
You can feel the echoes of the past while exploring this site. It’s emotional and powerful.
This tour was organized perfectly — from transport to the lunch break and entrance tickets, everything was smooth.
Seeing the Library of Celsus in person was surreal. The entire site was far more impressive than I imagined.
The tour group was small, which made the experience feel more personal and relaxed.
Nos recibieron con calidez y todo el tour fue impecable.
Perfect day trip with the right mix of walking, learning, and relaxing. The lunch was delicious too!
The walk through the marble streets of Ephesus was both scenic and full of historical wonder.
Terrace Houses require a separate ticket but are 100% worth it. Stunning detail and incredible preservation.