Ephesus Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Kusadasi with Pickup
Selcuk
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Your professional local guide will then be taking you on to Selcuk where some of the most amazing ruins and historical artifacts are found, such as Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Virgin Mary House, St. John Basilica, Selcuk Ottoman Castle Panaroma, Pigeon Castle Panaroma.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off
Drinking water in vehicle
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Luxury air-con coach
Licensed tour guide
Entrance fee to the Terrace Houses ($15)
Ephesus Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Kusadasi with Pickup
Selcuk
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Your professional local guide will then be taking you on to Selcuk where some of the most amazing ruins and historical artifacts are found, such as Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Virgin Mary House, St. John Basilica, Selcuk Ottoman Castle Panaroma, Pigeon Castle Panaroma.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off
Drinking water in vehicle
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Luxury air-con coach
Licensed tour guide
Entrance fee to the Terrace Houses ($15)
Items | Ephesus Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Kusadasi with Pickup
Itinerary
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The Temple of Artemis
Dating back to 6th Century B.C, and also known as one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, is The Temple of Artemis. Built by the Lycian King, Kreisos, you will get to marvel at the large marble foundations still standing in the surrounding swamp lands. You can witness the craftsmanship with the stone carvings and wonder what an amazing sight this must have been in its day. A lot of the ruins are now housed in the London British Museum.
30 minutes
2
Ancient City of Ephesus
Moving on from one wonder to the next, you will also get to visit the Ancient City of Ephesus. Although not listed as a wonder of the world, it truly is a magnificent sight. Once a thriving Roman city, dating back to 10th Century B.C., your tour guide will walk you through so you can take in some of the best preserved ruins of our time.
1 hour
3
Temple of Hadrian
Inside the Hadrian Temple above the door, a human figure, probably Medusa stands with ornaments of acanthus leaves. On both sides there are friezes depicting the story of the foundation of Ephesus
30 minutes
4
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
You will also visit the Great Theater which in its day could hold up to 25,000 people and is still occasionally used for concerts today.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Bibliotheque de Celsus
the impressive Celsius Library that once used to house over 12,000 scrolls. Whilst at Ephesus you will also get to visit the Terrace Houses. These were the houses of the rich and famous of their time.
1 hour
6
Ephesus Terrace Houses
The houses had heated flooring and their own private hamaam baths in them, making them as luxurious as any home you would live in today. The houses were decorated with ornate tiling and mosaic flooring that have been well excavated for you to enjoy.
30 minutes
7
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Not too far away from Ephesus, upon a hilltop offering fantastic panoramic views over the area, sits the House of the Virgin Mary. Said to be the house in which she spent the last of her years, it has now become quite the pilgrimage sight for people from all walks of life. It is rumored that John the Baptist was also here, as it is believed he was the one who brought Mary to this house to see out her years.
1 hour
8
The Basilica of Saint John
Other saints are believed to have spent time in this area, with the Basilica of St John said to be built upon the remains of John the Apostle. The church was built back in 548 and was finished 17 years later in 565. Its architecture has been styled upon the Church of the Holy Apostles in Istanbul. For its time, it was known as one of the holiest churches of the region.
30 minutes
9
Ayasoluk Castle
Sitting above the Basilica of St John is the ruined Selcuk Ottoman Castle. As it is the highest point that overlooks all of Selcuk, the views are amazing. You will have a quick stop here to grab your photos of the amazing historical lands that lie beneath it.
30 minutes
10
Kusadasi Castle
Last on our agenda is heading back to Kusadasi to take in the sunset from Pigeon Island. A true symbol of the town, the island juts out into the ocean and has an ancient Byzantine Castle sitting upon it. The castle has a museum inside, but taking the time out to just enjoy the views looking back over Kusadasi makes the last stop of the day well worth it.
