Ancient Ephesus Tour with House of the Virgin Mary
Excursions & day trips

Ancient Ephesus Tour with House of the Virgin Mary

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$118.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Do this because
  • Explore the ancient city of Ephesus on a guided tour
  • Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Visit the pilgrimage site of the House of the Virgin Mary
  • Unravel the history of the region with your guide's insights
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Ephesus
What to expect

The hills around Kuşadası are home to two of Turkey's most popular historical sites – the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. You'll be whisked through centuries of history at Ephesus, see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and visit an important pilgrimage site on Mount Koressos – all in one afternoon. Esra, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Library of Celsus is one of the most impressive landmarks of Ephesus. It once held over 12,000 scrolls and was the third-largest library in the ancient world.'

Kick off with a drive into the sun-soaked hills to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. According to popular belief, St John the Evangelist brought Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus, and she lived here until her death. Next, it's time to head to the ancient city of Ephesus, where a journey through history awaits. Your guide will lead you around the sprawling archaeological site and point out its highlights while regaling you with fascinating historic tales of this once-powerful city.

You'll stroll down marble-paved streets where mosaics and frescoes still decorate the walls of ancient Roman houses, gaze at the Temples of Artemis and Hadrian, and be blown away by the Library of Celsus. Esra says, ‘I love to imagine the Great Theatre filled with 25,000 spectators. They would come to watch gladiator clashes, political rallies and performances in this theatre, a hub of city life. You can almost hear the roar of the crowd.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fee to archaeological site
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Children need to bring ID
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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