Half Day Ephesus

Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities of the Roman Empire. Today also it is one of best preserved archeological sites of the world. This tour is suitable for our guests who do not have much time and want to visit the essentials.

Tour Plan

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel / Kusadasi port / Izmir airport.We started the day with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary (according to the Catholic Church, it was the last resting place of the Virgin Mary). We continue with the ancient city of Ephesus (it was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana, 1st and 2nd centuries AD). Ephesus is the native city of Heraclitus the Dark who was a presocratic Greek philosopher. During the tour, we visit the small theater (Odeon), the marble avenue, the Trajan Fountain, the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus (the most outstanding building in the ancient city), the Great Theater that it had capacity for 25,000 spectators Then we will take you back to the port / airport / your hotel. 

Classical Ephesus (Full Day)

Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities of the Roman Empire. Today also it is one of best preserved archeological sites of the world. in this tour, we visit this splendid city and its surroundings.

Detalles del Itinerario

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel / Kusadasi port / Izmir airport.*We start the day with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary (according to the Catholic Church, it was the last resting place of the Virgin Mary). We continue with the ancient city of Ephesus (it was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana, 1st and 2nd centuries AD). Ephesus is the native city of Heraclitus the Dark who was a presocratic Greek philosopher. During the tour, we visit the small theater (Odeon), the marble avenue, the Trajan Fountain, the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus (the most outstanding building in the ancient city), the Great Theater that it had capacity for 25,000 spectators. Lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist. A short stop at the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The Temple of Artemis. The day ends with a visit to a leather factory that is the typical product of the area.* According to your time, the itinerary can be modified. 

Ephesus Deluxe Tour (Ephesus with Terrace Houses and Wine Tasting)

In this tour, we have a different and elegant way of visiting one of the most important ancient cities of the world.

Tour Plan

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel / Kusadasi port / Izmir airport.*In the morning, we start our excursion with the open air museum of Ephesus. We visit the Odeon (little theater), Fountain of Trajan (Nymphaeum), Hadrian Temple, Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater. The highlight of the morning visit is the Terrace Houses. Ephesus was one of the largest and the richest cities of the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana (Roman Peace). This visit of the terrace houses takes us to the daily life of the richest citizens of the city. We have lunch in a very nice winery where we can taste the Chef’s Specialties and a good section of local wine. The quality of the wine will be a good surprise. After lunch, first we visit the house of Virgen Mary (Today it is a small chapel, especially visited by Catholic groups. According to the Catholic Church, it is the place wherethe Virgin Mary spent her last days). Then we visit thearchaeological museum of Ephesus. In this museum, we can see some objects found during the excavations in the archeologicalsite of Ephesus. After the museum, we have a short stop at the place where the famous Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) was. Unfortunately, there is not much to see today.*At the end we continue to the port / airport / your hotel.