Classical Ephesus Private Tour

Spend an unforgettable day sightseeing and learning about the Roman Empire's archaeological, cultural, and biblical history! Enjoy Ephesus, an ancient port city built on the shores of the legendary Aegean Sea. Ephesus is located on the west coast of Turkey. It was the capital of the Roman Empire in Asia and had an astonishing population of 500,000. Today, this ancient city is one of the top places to visit in Turkey and was also included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. It is also a religious center that attracts millions of visitors every year. The House of the Mother Mary and many other temples make this region one of the most important gems of Turkey with its vast religious harmony.

When you arrive at Kusadasi port, your private guide will be waiting to escort you to your luxury car, where you can relax while your excursion to Ephesus begins. Enter the magnificent city through the Magnesian Gate and then join your guide for a Roman-era walk through the ruins of ancient Ephesus, the capital of Asia Minor. The route will take you to the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater. Then you will visit the House of Mother Mary, where she spent the last days of her life. Next, we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was completely rebuilt three times and was finally destroyed in 401 AD. We then drive back to the port of Kusadasi, where your tour ends.

The private tour includes a driver and an English-speaking guide who will accompany you to all the sights and provide commentary.

Highlights: the ruins of ancient Ephesus, Odeon, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Great Theater, the Temple of Artemis ruins, the House of Mother Mary.

Departure: daily.

Includes:  a guide, private transportation by a luxury vehicle according to the program.