Small-Group Ephesus Sightseeing Tour from Kusadasi

Small-Group Ephesus Sightseeing Tour from Kusadasi

Embark on this 8-hour sightseeing tour of Ephesus with your small-group of no more than 14. Cover areas such as ancient Ephesus, the House of Mother Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. An English-speaking guide will be available on-hand to teach you the significance of each landmark.

Begin your tour with a pickup from your central Kusadasi or Selcuk accommodations. Once your group have all boarded the minibus, head to Selcuk town. Upon your arrival, visit the Isa Bey Mosque, one of the finer architectural examples of Anatolia. Then, proceed to ancient Ephesus, where you will walk by the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, and the Trajan Fountain. Afterwards, stroll though the historical marble street and the Great Theater where St. Paul preached. Take time for photos of this culturally-rich area.

Finally, break for lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant and delight in the open-buffet. Come the afternoon, head to the carpet cooperative to observe how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. Proceed to the shrine of Mother Mary, where it is rumored she spend the later years of her life. Tour the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Dina, as your final destination. Once your tour comes to an end, board the minibus and depart for your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel.