Ephesus Small Group Tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tour the ancient city of Ephesus on a day trip from Kusadasi

Explore the historical sites appreciating the rich history with the help of your professional and friendly tour guide

Visit the Temple of Artemis, The House of the Virgin Mary and The Great Ancient City Ephesus

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bibliotheque de Celsus, Efes Selcuk Merkez, Selcuk, Selcuk Turkey

Visit library of Celsus

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey

Visit Temple of Artemis

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

On arrival at Ephesus we enter through the Magnesia gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of the former Roman provincial capital Your route will take you past the temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, the great theatre and the spectacular Celsus library.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey

According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived her final days here. This church was erected on the foundation of that house, and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. many visitors describe this as an uplifting or spiritual experience.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkey

Isa bey mosque is one of the best and important example which reflects the end of the Seljuk Empire period in late 14 C A.D. In addition, this mosque bears the imprint of Umayyad mosque in Damascus in which is one of the Islamic centers for scientists and scholars. The marble and tiles here make almost a harmonial visiual feast those who want to visit.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: State Agora, Selcuk Turkey

Governmental market of Ephesus city

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Domitian, Selcuk Turkey

Located to the south end of the Domitian Street, it is the first structure in Ephesus known to be dedicated to an emperor. It was built on a high and wide terrace set by 50x100 meters in size, on vaulted foundations. The northern size of the terrace seems to be two-stories high, reached by stairs. The stairs are still visible today.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Baths of Varius, Selcuk Turkey

was built in the First Century and restored in the Fourth Century by a rich Christian lady called Scholastica. On the left of the eastern entrance, you can see her statue without head.

The original structure was thought to have been three-storied but by the time the upper two stories collapsed. The baths have two entrances, one from the Curetes Street, which is the main entrance, and the other from the side street. When you enter you see first the dressing room (apodyterium) with ten cabins,then cold room (frigidarium) with its pool,and then the warm room (tepidarium) to relax, and finally the hot room (caldarium) with its developed heating system.The second floor was used for massage and scrubbe as a therapy.

Duration: 15 minutes