Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House and Artemis Temple

General information

Destination	Category
Kusadasi, Turkey	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Tour start from the hotel of Kusadasi with a drive to the House of the Virgin Mary including scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis. A long and winding road affords wonderful views of the valley en route to the Shrine of St. Mary. The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the Solmissos Mountains, is considered by the Vatican to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.


Your tour continues to ancient “Ephesus”, where you`ll pass through the arched Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Your knowledgeable guide will highlight such sights as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns. The dramatic Great Ephesus Theater is one of the few structures still used today. It seats twenty-five thousand and, although it was once an arena for gladiator games, it is now home to annual spring festivals. Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375. Here also we would like to introduce you local culturel aspect of Ephesus region by showing you handmade carpet & rugs, art of weawing and it's teaching at the village and leather company.



Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.

Duration: 8 hours.

Start/opening time: At 9am.

End/closing time: At 5pm.