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Historical
Ancient Ephesus Full Day
Ephesus·10 hours·From €125 / person
About this tour
Step back 2,000 years on a private tour of Ephesus — the best-preserved Roman city in the Mediterranean. Walk the marble streets of the ancient capital, stand before the towering Library of Celsus, take in the 25,000-seat Great Theatre, and visit the modest House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be Mary's final residence. Your licensed Aegean guide explains the daily life of a Roman provincial capital. Round-trip transport from Izmir / Selçuk included.
Highlights
- Library of Celsus
- Great Theatre
- Temple of Artemis
- House of Virgin Mary
Itinerary
- 08:30Hotel pickup
Driver collects you from your İzmir / Kuşadası hotel.
- 09:30Upper Ephesus gate
Start at Magnesia Gate; walk down the curetes street.
- 10:30Hadrian's Temple & Terrace Houses
Roman elite homes with mosaics and frescoes.
- 11:30Library of Celsus
Iconic two-story façade — the most photographed monument in Turkey.
- 12:30Great Theatre
Where St. Paul preached; 25,000-seat performance space.
- 13:30Lunch in Selçuk
Aegean menu — olive oil dishes, mezze, grilled sea bream.
- 15:00House of the Virgin Mary
Pilgrimage site on Mount Koressos.
- 16:00Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders — single column remains.
- 17:00Return drive
Hotel drop-off ~18:30.
What's included
- Expert Guide
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Entry Fees
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes (marble streets)
- Sun hat
- Water bottle
- Modest clothing for House of Virgin Mary
Frequently asked
How much walking?
About 3 km on smooth marble and dirt paths, mostly downhill. Suitable for moderately fit travellers.
Is the Terrace Houses ticket included?
Standard Ephesus entry is included; Terrace Houses cost a separate ~€8 and is optional.
Can we combine with Pamukkale?
Yes — we run a 2-day Pamukkale + Ephesus combo with overnight in Kuşadası. Ask for a quote.
