Discover the world-famous UNESCO sights of Turkey on this customized half-day Ephesus tour with an expert local guide for an unforgettable experience. Walk on the ancient roads of the Roman city.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- • Pickup is available from centrally located Kusadasi and Selcuk hotels or Kusadasi port • For hotel pickup: Please wait in the lobby of the hotel • For port pickup: You will be greeted with a sign with your name on it
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Walk on the ancient roads of the Roman city, learn the history of the early Christians of the region like Mother Mary, St. John and even St. Paul
- Discover the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- Photograph the face of the Library of Celsus
Full description
According your pick-up time, meet with your guide and transfer to the first sight in ancient Ephesus, the best preserved classic city in the eastern Mediterranean and the largest open air museum in Turkey. Ephesus contains more then 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still have the marks of ancient chariot wheels.
Visit the Great Theatre, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and the gladiators once engaged in battle. Originally holding 25,000 people, this theater was built in the Hellenistic period and was renovated by several Roman emperors. Designed for theatrical performances, later alterations allowed gladiatorial contests to be held here. The face of the Library of Celsus, which has been remarkably restored, is probably the most photographed place in Ephesus originally built in 115 to 125. You might also be able to see the Odeon Temple, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, the steam Scholastica Baths, marble road, agora and the Temple of Domitian.
After visiting ancient Ephesus, continue to the Temple of Arthemis. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the Goddess of the Hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet by 220 feet wide. St. Paul’s successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this temple. The city reached its Golden Age and became a good model to the ancient world in culture and art. After your tour drive, you will be taken back to the departure point.
Includes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfer service from Kusadasi hotels/ port and Selcuk hotels
- Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Beverages during the tour
- Tips to the guide and driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Admission fees to the attractions
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
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Important information
Know before you go
- Pick-up is done between 08:00 am and 09:00 am. You will receive email with pick0up details (please check your spam folder too)
- The tour finishes at approx. 1:00 pm and then you will transferred back to your hotel or cruise port
- Please be prepared to walk almost 2 kilometers on uneven terrain under the sun
- The tour includes a 15-minute stop at a traditional Turkish shop (shopping is not mandatory)
