Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre

The tour starts with your pickup from your hotel in Kusadasi. The pickup in Kusadasi starts at 08:30 am, and the pickup in Selcuk starts at 09:00 am. After all the participants of the tour are collected, the discovery of Ephesus starts with the House of Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in this area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 1 hour and after our visit, there will be a 10-minute drive to Ephesus. Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will explore the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. In our tour, you'll see the Odeon, State Agora, the Prytaneion, the Memmius monument, the Domatian temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, the Hadrian temple, and the Latriens. The visits to the private houses (So-called ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 320 ₺/ per person and your guide should be informed beforehand. After the terrace houses, we will carry on with our exploration with the Celsus library, Marble Road, commercial Agora, great theater, and Arcadiane (harbor road). A nice lunch will be served in a quaint local restaurant. After lunch we will visit the temple of Artemis; which is one of the 'seven world wonders' of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to take gorgeous pictures of the church of St. John and the Mosque of İsa Bey. Sirince is an old village of ‘the Byzantine Greeks situated on the hills of Selcuk and 9 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace pact after the Turkish national war (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit-flavored wine production, and you will have a free time for some wine tasting. Our daily tour will be finalised around 4:30 pm and you will be brought back to your hotels.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport. Arrive at the Istanbul airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Fly from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be meeting our driver and will be transferred to Ephesus to join the daily Ephesus full-day tour. The House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come to the area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5-minute drive to Ephesus. Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. On our tour, we will be seeing the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latriens. The visit to The Private House (So-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 320 ₺/person and your guide should be informed beforehand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration of Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, and Arcadine (Harbour Road). We will carry on with the visit to the Temple of Artemis; which is one of the Seven Wonders of antiquity. Here, there will be a good chance to shoot photos of the Church of St.John and the Mosque of İsa Bey from the best angle as well. Sirince is an old village of ‘Rum’ (Byzantine Greeks) situated on the hills of Selcuk and 7 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace treaty after the Turkish National War (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit-flavored wine production, and you will have free time for some wine tasting. Our Daily Tour will be finalized around 4:30 pm and you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel in the evening.

Discover the wonders of Ephesus on a private tour with less walking and more exploring for travelers seeking a more relaxed experience. Enjoy pickup from Izmir or Kusadasi. With a guide and skip-the-line access, bypass queues and dive straight into the heart of this UNESCO-listed site. Explore the iconic Library of Celsus, an architectural masterpiece that once housed thousands of scrolls. Marvel at the grandeur of the Grand Theatre, where gladiators once battled and audiences were captivated by theatrical performances. Stroll along the ancient streets of Ephesus, adorned with intricate columns and historic ruins. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Listen to fascinating stories and legends from your guide that will bring Ephesus to life. Enjoy the advantage of less walking and savor every moment without feeling rushed. Capture stunning photos, soak in the ambiance, and let the ancient past transport you to a bygone era.

Discover the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a guided tour from Kusadasi. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch and learn about the history of the region from your guide. Start your tour with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kusadasi or the cruise port. Meet your professional, English-speaking guide and board the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle that will take you to the day's destinations. Drive to Ephesus and enjoy a scenic drive through the Turkish countryside, taking in views of the rolling hills and local villages. Your guide will provide a brief overview of the day's itinerary and share fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region. Enter Ephesus through one of its main gates and begin your exploration. Travel a short distance from Ephesus to the serene site of the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final home of Mary. Explore the modest stone house, take time for reflection or prayer, and drink from the spring water, thought to have healing properties. Don’t forget to leave a wish or prayer on the wishing wall. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant, included in the tour. Relish the flavors of the region with a variety of dishes, often including fresh salads, kebabs, and sweet desserts. Use this time to relax and discuss the morning's experiences with fellow travelers. After lunch, continue to the site of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only a few columns remain, your guide will bring the history to life, describing the temple’s grandeur and its significance in ancient times. This brief stop offers a chance to imagine the former glory of this magnificent structure and to take photos of the remaining ruins. After visiting the Temple of Artemis, board the vehicle for the return journey to Kusadasi. Enjoy the scenic drive back and reflect on the day's exploration of ancient history and culture. Arrive back in Kusadasi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or cruise port.

Upon your arrival at Kusadasi Port, you will be greeted by your private guide who will accompany you throughout the tour. The first stop on our itinerary is the House of the Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5 min drive to Ephesus. Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven churches of revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey.It will take about 2 hours to discover Ephesus ancient city by walking on the marble streets, so it is helpful to wear comfortable shoes like sneakers. accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. The site has two entrances; as it is slightly downhill, it is better to start from the upper gate. On our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Latriens, and Private House (so-called Brothel, 'Terrace Houses') Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Arcadine (Harbour Road). We will visit the Temple of Artemis; which is one of the seven world wonders of antiquity. there will be a good chance to shoot photos of the Church of St. John and Mosque of Isa Bey from the best angle as well. After the tour, we will make sure to drop you off at Kusadasi Port promptly, ensuring that you are returned to your desired location on time. Your convenience and satisfaction are our top priorities throughout the tour.

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We are taking depart from our İzmir at 08.00 AM to start our journey. After a short break, we arrive to Virgin Marry house which is our first stop and located in Selçuk Bülbül Mountain. The house of Virgin Mary was discovered by Lazarist priests in 1891 and Pope VI. After Paul's visit in 1967, it was accepted as the center of the cross for Christians. Those who want to make a vow on the Wish Wall of the church, which is considered sacred for Muslims, leave their votive papers and drink water from the Sacred Fountain, and then go to the ancient city of Ephesus, which was built entirely of marble in the class of a metropolis of a period. Together, we’re going to see Hadrian Temple, Domitian Temple, Trajan Fountain, the great Celcus Library, City Theatre and free time for a taking pics. Those who want to enter the Terrace Houses nearby Celcus Library, our guide will accompany to our guest and inform us . There are six terrace houses in area and has great value by mosaics and murals. After spending time in Ephesus, we are going to Selçuk for a lunch. After we finish the lunch, we are going to Ephesus Museum located in Selçuk (In the entrance of Ephesus and the museums, the museum card is valid) than we’re going to visit St. John Basilica and İsa Bey Mosque. While we are in the St John Basilica we can see one of the world’s ancient wonder Artemis Temple. After we visit all those locations we are going to Şirince village which is famous with its wine’s and old houses. You have a free time for taking pics and relax and back on the vehicle to returning to your hotels .

You will meet by your private guide at the port from Kusadasi. We will start by driving to the house of Virgin Mary.. The House of Virgin Mary is where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5-minute drive to Ephesus. Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven churches of revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. It will take about 2 hours to discover Ephesus ancient city by walking on the marble streets, so it is useful to wear comfortable shoes like sneakers. accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. The site has two entrances; as it is slightly downhill, it is better to start from the upper gate. On our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Latriens and Private House (so-called Brothel, 'Terrace Houses') Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Arcadine (Harbour Road). We will visit the Temple of Artemis; which is one of the seven world wonders of antiquity. there will be a good chance to shoot photos of the Church of St. John and the Mosque of Isa Bey from the best angle as well.

On this full-day trip, you’ll explore Ephesus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The city was the commercial, religious, and social center of antiquity. Ephesus is known as one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world, as you’ll soon appreciate it as you walk down its marble-paved streets and see mosaics and frescoes still decorating the walls of the ancient Roman houses. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, the baths, and the city's brothel. In particular, you won’t want to miss the Library of Celsus, the most impressive of the structures in Ephesus. The theater held 25,000 citizens, who gathered to watch theatrical performances and gladiator clashes. Today, from the site you’ll enjoy impressive views across the main street that’s lined with marble fountains, temples, and baths. After lunch, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary on Mt. Koressos. Experience the holy spirit of the humble house where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days.

Discover the ancient city of Ephesus on a private tour from Kusadasi. Visit the Terrace Houses, House of Mary, and have an unforgettable shopping experience of bargaining in the local factories and shops. Meet your guide at the port after your ship docks to beat the crowds and hot weather. Drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the city, including the Terrace Houses, House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Then, head to the local factories and shops for a shopping experience. Watch the carpet weavers or try to make a pottery by clay. Be the model of the day in a leather jacket factory. After your shopping experience, return to the port in Kusadasi.