From Izmir, Kusadasi, & Selcuk: Day Trip to Explore Ephesus Pickup from Izmir
ID: GYG408192-O-741682
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover Ephesus on a day trip from Izmir, Kusadasi, or Selcuk. Visit sights like the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Library of Celsus with a local guide.
Enjoy a memorable day seeing the historic sights in the ancient city of Ephesus on this day trip. Select from options to leave from your hotel in Izmir, Kusadasi, or Selcuk. Stop at highlights like Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, and Domitian Square.
Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation. Sit back and relax on the drive to Ephesus. Follow your local guide to the House of Virgin Mary, where the religious figure is thought to have spent her last days. Head to upper Agora which was the seat of political power in the past.
Continue to the 2nd century A.D. Odeon theater. Head to Domitian Square and view the engravings on the old columns at the Temple of Domitian. Pass by the Fountain of Pollio. Admire the relief of Hercules at Hercules Gate before going to the temple and fountain of Emperor Trajan.
Marvel at the elaborately carved arch at the Temple of Hadrian. Stroll by the Roman baths, public latrine, marketplace, and brothel. See the stunning remains of the third-largest library in the Roman world at the Library of Celsus.
Go to The Great Theater, a massive Hellenistic structure. Gaze upon one of the wonders of the ancient world at the Temple of Artemis. Return to your accommodation. During the tour, you'll have the chance to have a look at the traditional Turkish handcrafts.
Highlights
- Step into the past as you walk down the marble streets of Ephesus
- See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world at the Temple of Artemis
- View the third largest library in the Roman world at the Library of Celsus
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about her life
- Explore the well-preserved UNESCO Heritage site of Ephesus with a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.