Highlights of Ephesus Tour (Private and Full-Day) Itinerary
Your guide from your meeting point will pick you up. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, where you will spend about 15 minutes. You will enter Ephesus from the upper city of ancient Ephesus ruins with your guide. You will be admired by;
- Celsus Library, which is the highlight and masterpiece of Ephesus
- The largest Greco-roman theater of the Ancient World
- Hadrian Temple
- Terrace Houses
- The Marble Street
- The Odeon
- The Temple of Domitian
- The Commercial and State Agora
When you visit the Ephesus Archeological site, you will see the Terrace Houses of Ephesus, which were the ancient Luxury Rich Roman homes.
Then you will go to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent her last years. Pope Paul VI, Pope John II, and Pope Benedict had been and joined the services. That means it is still an active chapel.
After you all have seen the sites, you will have your lunch in a local Turkish restaurant with delicious homemade Turkish food. There are options for vegetarians and gluten-free.
Sites to Visit
- Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Ancient City of Ephesus: The largest uncovered Ancient City of Turkey.
- The House of Virgin Mary: The last important person in the House of Virgin Mary was Pope Benedict, who he worshiped.
- Terrace Houses: Rich Romans’ Mansions.
Duration Time
This will be your Private Full-Day Ephesus Highlights Tour, which means the duration of your tour depends on your interest. For the general idea, you will spend about 6 or 7 hours on this tour.
Recommendations: There are uneven ancient streets in Ephesus, so please have your comfortable shoes and clothing, If you visit in summer, please get your hat and sunblock creams and water.
Tour Prices
Highlights of Ephesus Tour price is changing according to the number of adults. Please ask the price.
Children aged seven and under can enter Ephesus and other historical sites around Ephesus free of charge. You must present an ID, passport, or a photo of these documents to show your child’s age at the entrance.
PS: We would like to introduce to you the local cultural aspects of Ephesus, showing handmade Carpet and rug Art Weaving Teaching–Village, and Ceramic Center or Leather Company – An Opportunity Not To Be Missed!
