About Ephesus

A visit to Ephesus – once the commercial center of the ancient world – is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C.

The ruins also include a theater, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. It is recorded that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Jesus Christ and that she spent her last days in a small house built for her on Bülbüldağı (Mt. Koressos). Now a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims the house has received the official sanction of the Vatican and Christians observe a commemoration ceremony every year on August 15th.

Option 1:  Ephesus Half Day Trip

08:00 – 08.55 Pick up from the Hotel
09:00 Departure from Agency
09:30 Arriving to the temple of Artemis
10:00 Arriving to Ephesus ruins
10:05 – 12:30 Seeing around the Ephesus ruins
13:00 End of the half day tour and arrive in Kusadasi

Tour Includes: Air Conditioned Coach, Professional Tour Guide, Entrance Fees.

Option 2:  Ephesus Full Day Trip

08:00 – 08.55 Pick up from the Hotel
09:00 Departure from Agency
09:30 Arriving to the temple of Artemis
10:00 Arriving to Ephesus ruins
10:05 – 12:30 Seeing around the Ephesus ruins
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch
13:50 Departure to the Virgin Mary
14:20 – 15:00 Visiting the Virgin Mary House
15:30 Arriving the old mosque called Isabey
16:00 – 17:00 Delivery to the Hotels

Tour Includes: Air Conditioned Coach, Professional Tour Guide, Entrance Fees and Lunch

Tour Excludes: Drinks

Price:

Half Day: €25/£20
Full Day: €40£32
Age 0-6 free 7-12 50%

During July - August departing everyday.  All other times - Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday