Private Tour of Ephesus, Mary's House & Artemis
At a glance
Private Tour of Ephesus, Mary's House & Artemis is a 8h private experience in Selçuk, Turkey, operated by Alaturca Ephesus. Prices start from $286.40 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 1–2 · Child 3–7 · Adult 8–90
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Spanish Guided Tour
from $248.17
Spanish Guided Tour Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00
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English Guided Tour
from $231.63
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Step back thousands of years on this Private guided tour of Ephesus from Selcuk, Sirince and Kusadasi, exploring the many ancient archeological sites, and then move on to Ephesus, once one of the most important cities in Asia Minor. Stroll among the millennia-old ruins, many of which have only been excavated in the last century. See the remains of the Temple of Artemis and visit the supposed house of the Virgin Mary before stopping by a famous 14th-century mosque.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
The House of the Virgin Mary (or Meryem Ana Evi in Turkish) is a place where, according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption (according to Catholic doctrine) or Dormition (according to Orthodox belief).
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Stop 2 · 2h
Of Turkey's hundreds of ancient cities and classical ruins, Ephesus is the grandest and best preserved. Indeed, it's the best place on the Mediterranean to get a feel for what life was like in ancient times. Ancient Ephesus was a great trading city and a centre for the cult of Cybele, the Anatolian fertility goddess.
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Stop 3 · 15m
The Odeion of Ancient Ephesus is a small, semi-circular theater originally constructed in the 2nd century A.D and financed by PubliusVedius Antonius and his wife FlaviaPaiana. The building would have served as a space for political meetings, social events, concerts and theatrical performances.
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Stop 4 · 15m
This temple dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian is considered one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was constructed in the beginning of the 2nd century AD by P. Quintilius to celebrate Hadrian visiting the city from Athens.
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Stop 5 · 20m
Bibliotheque de Celsus, Selcuk, Turkey
This magnificent library dating from the early 2nd century AD, the best-known monument in Ephesus, has been extensively restored. Originally built as part of a complex, the library looks bigger than it actually is: the convex facade base heightens the central elements, while the middle columns and capitals are larger than those at the ends. Facade niches hold replica statues of the Four Virtues. From left to right, they are Sophia (Wisdom), Arete (Goodness), Ennoia (Thought) and Episteme (Knowledge). -
Stop 6 · 20m
The great theater of Ephesus is a splendidly preserved and very impressive building. This structure, built of marble, has a width of 145 meters, and its audience once reached up to 30 meters. In its heyday, it could accommodate up to 24,000 spectators. The construction of the theater began in Hellenistic times.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Temple of Artemis (or Artemision), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In an empty field to the west of the centre, this lone reconstructed pillar is all that remains of the massive Temple of Artemis (or Artemision) At its zenith, the temple counted 127 columns.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Isabey mosque was built in a post-Seljuk/pre-Ottoman transitional style, when Selcuk was capital of the Aydin Emirate. An inscription in Arabic above the main entrance states that it was built in 1375.
Meeting point
HOTEL PICK-UPS
- From Sirince and Kusadasi and are usually from 8.00 AM to 09.00 AM.
- From Selcuk are usually from 9.00 AM to 09.30 AM.
- Pick up times may vary depending on a) your pick up point b) how many other additional people/pick up points we have that day. This means the final pick up time will be decided 1 day before.
- IT IS IMPORTANT that you contact our pick up operator (call/whatsapp/sms) to find out your final pick up time.
MEETING POINT
- If you are coming to our office to meet the tour, our office is located next to Ephesus Museum in Selcuk, opposite Selcuk bus station. Address: Ataturk Mah. Ugur mumcu sevgi yolu sok. No 16/b Selcuk, Izmir
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Tour of Ephesus, Mary's House & Artemis take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $286.40 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Professional guide; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Lunch; Fuel surcharge; Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
Where does it start?
HOTEL PICK-UPS - From Sirince and Kusadasi and are usually from 8.00 AM to 09.00 AM. - From Selcuk are usually from 9.00 AM to 09.30 AM. - Pick up times may vary depending on a) your pick up point b) how many other additional people/pick up points we have that day. This means…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
