Ephesus & Mother Mary Private Tour

Enjoy a full-day guided exploration of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary with AC transportation.

Getting started

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Port and verify your voucher before departure. Board your air-conditioned vehicle and receive a brief overview of the day’s route and visiting order.

What to expect

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus, once a major city of Roman Asia, then continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site. Your guide provides context that links major monuments and daily life in antiquity.

• Library of Celsus – Admire the iconic façade and learn how this monumental library symbolized civic pride and learning.

• Great Theatre – Take in the scale of the arena where public gatherings and performances once took place.

• Temple of Artemis remains – Hear about one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and its enduring legacy.

• House of the Virgin Mary – Visit a tranquil hillside shrine significant to both Christian and Muslim traditions.

• Cultural workshops – Optional stops at local ateliers offer insight into regional crafts and techniques.