Highlights
Experience a day of historical exploration with our Daily Ephesus Tour, a significant part of Travel in Turkey. Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel, setting the stage for a journey into the past. Ephesus, one of the most splendidly preserved ancient cities, awaits your discovery. As you walk through this Greco-Roman metropolis, you'll have the chance to witness the grandeur of the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Domitian, the Hercules Gate, and the iconic Library of Celsus. The journey continues with a visit to the impressive Great Theatre and other Roman landmarks, offering a glimpse into an era of architectural and cultural magnificence.
The tour also includes a visit to the sacred House of Virgin Mary, adding a spiritual dimension to your exploration. After immersing yourself in the rich history of Ephesus, we will ensure your comfortable return to your hotel, either in Selçuk or Kuşadası, leaving you with memories of a lifetime in one of Turkey's most legendary cities.
Tour Details
The Ancient City of Ephesus; A World Heritage site, Ephesus is one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean. At the height of its era of prosperity, it was second in importance and size only to Rome. It was visited by Anthony and Cleopatra.
Temple of Hadrian: Built before 138 A.D. by P. Quintilus and dedicated to Emperor Hadrian, it is the most beautiful and best-preserved structures and one of the most famous monuments of the ancient city of Ephesus. It lies on the south side of Curates Street, one of Ephesus' main arteries connecting the Gate of Hercules with the Library of Celsus
Temple of Domitian: Built during the reign of Domitian, it is the first structure in Ephesus known to be dedicated to an emperor. Built on the slope of the hill south of Ephesus and extending into the center of the city, this prominent temple could be seen from nearly everywhere in Ephesus, including the land and harbour entrances to the city. The temple was built on a two-storied wide terrace which is 50x100 meters in dimension, and the upper part of the terrace was reached by stairs which are still visible today.
Hercules Gate: Located at the end of Curetes street, which can be considered the link between two main areas of Ephesus - the political and the commercial. The gate signals that the street was a pedestrian area. Two monumental pillars of the structure hold magnificent carved reliefs of Hercules, hence its name.
Library of Celsus: Known as the third richest library in ancient times after Alexandra and Pergamum, it was built as a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus in 117 A.D. Celsus had been a member of the Roman senate, and later the proconsul of Ephesus. There was a statue of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, thus representing that the place used as a library. There are also four statues representing wisdom (Sophia), knowledge (Episteme), intelligence (Ennoia) and valor (Arete), these being the virtues of Celcus.
Great Theatre: The most magnificent structure in the ancient city of Ephesus, was capable of holding 24,000 spectators, being the largest theatre in Anatolia. The theatre was used not only for concerts and plays, but also for religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights.
Temple of Artemis: One of the seven wonders of ancient world, it was a famous holy place of pilgrimage for centuries. It was completed in 550 BC. It is an ancient Greek temple located in the city of Ephesus, near present-day Selçuk in Turkey. It was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, the goddess of wildlife, fertility and childbirth. It was reconstructed several times throughout history due to damages caused by floods, fires, and invasion. However, it was ultimately destroyed by arson in 401 AD and never rebuilt again. Today, only a few ruins remain of the once-magnificent temple.
House of Virgin Mary: Located 9 km from Ephesus, it is renowned for being the place where Mary spent her last days. The house is an excellent example of Roman architecture. It is two-storied and consists of an anteroom, a bedroom, a prayer room, and a room with a fireplace and a kitchen. That brings our Travel in Turkey Ephesus tour to an end, and you will be transferred back to your hotel
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Booking Terms and Conditions
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 30 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
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