6-Hour Private Ephesus Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
• 02 Discover the highlights of Ephesus, including the Celsus Library and Hadrian's Temple
• 03 Visit the House of Mother Mary, where she rested in her last years
• 04 See the Odeon, Roman Baths, and Grand Theater with your private guide

Embark on a journey through time from Kuşadası to explore the ruins of mighty Ephesus, including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Led by your private guide, discover remarkable historical treasures such as the Odeon, the Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, and the Grand Theater. The experience also includes a serene visit to the House of Mother Mary, where she rested in her last years atop Mount Nightingale.

The experience also includes a serene visit to the House of Mother Mary, where she rested in her last years atop Mount Nightingale.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages Dutch, English, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kuşadası, Ephesus and House of Mother Mary Tour

• Meet your guide in front of the Kuşadası port passenger terminal or at your hotel in Kuşadası, then drive into the countryside.
• See the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Then visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that the Amazons founded Ephesus, but it is now believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas.
• With your private tour guide, you will see the Odeon, where the advisory council held its meetings, and the Roman Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments, and ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus. After your complimentary lunch, enjoy the scenery or a shopping opportunity.
• In the afternoon, visit the House of Mother Mary, where she rested in her last years on top of Mount Nightingale.
• Afterwards, drive back to Kuşadası Port or your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Transfer service from Kuşadası Port/Hotel
• Complimentary lunch in a local restaurant
• Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Parking fees

What's Not Included

• Admission fees to the attractions
• Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Walking shoes

Know before you go

• This tour will take place rain or shine.
• The admission fee per person for Ancient Ephesus is 400 TL.
• The admission fee per person for the House of Mother Mary is 250 TL.
• Your tour guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of the entry tickets can be paid directly to your guide in cash in euros, dollars, or Turkish lira.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hacıfeyzullah, Ege Ports Harbor, Güvercinada Caddesi, Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Tour start

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.