Ephesus

About this tour

The open air museum at the ancient city of Ephesus has many monuments and remnants to be admired.

Hosting around two million visitors every year the city is known as one of the best preserved ancient sites in Anatolia. Archeological treasures like the Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world dating back to 245 BC. Visit the shrine at the house of the Virgin Mary which is located on top of the "Bulbul" Mountain.

We will pick you up from your accommodation at a pre-agreed time. Then on to meet your air-conditioned bus and professional guide for the day. We will stop along the way for breakfast and a comfort break. Marmaris to Ephesus is approximately a three hour trip however you will soon realize it is well worth the journey.

On arrival at Ephesus your guide will give you a detailed , amazing, unforgettable tour through the ancient city and enchant you with historical tales that date back to before the time of Christ: this is Turkish history at its finest. Key attractions to appreciate include:

• The house of the Virgin Mary
• Library of Celsus
• The Grand Theater of Ephesus
• The Temple of Artemis
• Hadrian Temple

Local cuisine will be served for lunch (an open buffet) and there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

From here visit the local village of Selçuk where you can choose to either visit the Virgin Mary house or spend an hour exploring the town.

Then it's time to sit back and relax for the journey home whilst remembering an unforgettable day.