Marmaris Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour
13 hours | Starts at 05:45
Max Guests: 40
from Marmaris, Icmeler, Turunc
Marmaris Ephesus Tour is a fantastic chance to get to know this perfectly preserved ancient city and all its amazing sights, architecture and atmosphere. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time to the days of ancient myths and legends! You'll also get to add a special note in your travel log about visiting the incredible site of one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Temple of Artemis of Ephesus.
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A visit to Ephesus is a wonderful way to get to know the myths and legends of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. You'll also get to learn about the fascinating lives and traditions of the Ephesians from that time, and visit the most famous sights of the ancient city.
- Library of Celsus
- Temple of Hadrian
- Roman Baths
- Grand Theater
Included/Exclude
Hotel Transfer
Guiding Service
Breakfast (Lunch Box)
Lunch (Open Buffet)
All Entrance Fees (optional)
Drinks
Personal Spendings
Bring with you
Hiking clothes and shoes
Personal spending money
Proof of child’s age
Sunscreen
Tour Plan
- Transfer from Hotel
Get ready for an amazing journey from Marmaris to Ephesus! You'll start with a comfortable transfer. Our comfortable, air-conditioned buses will pick you up from your hotel at the time indicated on your voucher. During the trip, our professional English-speaking guides will tell you all about the tour programme and the incredible places you'll see during your tour.
The distance between Marmaris and Ephesus is 180 kilometres. Our buses cover it in 3 hours, including one short stop at a petrol station.
- Turkish Delight Tasting
As soon as you arrive in Selcuk, you'll get to stop at a Turkish Delight shop for a tasting! You'll also have the chance to use the toilet and prepare for an amazing tour of the ancient city of Ephesus.
- Ancient Ephesus
The absolute highlight of our trip is a tour of the incredible ancient city of Ephesus, where you'll get to see its most famous sights! For two hours, you'll have the incredible opportunity to walk the whole city along its magnificent marble streets and hear a fascinating story from your guide about the temples of Roman Emperors, the Library of Celsus, Roman baths and toilets, fountains and agora. Here you'll visit the largest theatre in modern Turkey, which can seat more than 20,000 people and is famous for being the place where St. Paul preached – it's an experience you won't forget!
- Lunch
After an amazing tour of Ephesus, you'll have lunch at a lovely national restaurant. They'll serve you a delicious variety of national dishes. Lunch is included in the tour price, and you can order drinks from the restaurant staff for an additional fee.
- House of Virgin Mary or Free Time in Selcuk Town
After lunch, our guides will suggest you visit the house of the Virgin Mary, which is located just 20 kilometres from Ephesus. We've allotted 30 minutes to visit this special place and see the church built on the site of the house where the Virgin Mary lived 2000 years ago. If you'd rather not visit this particular spot, no problem! You can spend an hour exploring the other sights of Selcuk instead. There's the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus, mosques, Roman baths, or the Basilica of John the Evangelist.
- Return to Marmaris
On your way back to Marmaris, you'll make one quick stop at a petrol station where you can use the toilet and order some delicious cold and hot drinks. Then, you'll be back at your hotel around 19:00
Frequently ask Question
What to wear when visiting Ephesus?
In summer, it's a great idea to wear comfy clothes and a hat. Just a heads-up, Ephesus is an open-air museum, so it's not allowed to walk around in a swimming costume. For a stroll along the marble streets, you'll want to wear shoes with non-skid soles.
Are there tour guides in other languages?
We're delighted to offer our excursions in two languages: English and Russian. If you'd like to explore Ephesus in another language, you can rent an audio guide at the entrance to the ancient city.
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Lilia
5My mum and I booked an excursion to Ephesus on your site and we’re so grateful! We had the best trip and our guide was so knowledgeable. Thank you for the tour – we loved the ancient city and the beautiful architecture. House of Virgin Mary was a special highlight. Thank you for the candles and notes – they were a lovely touch. Bus was comfortable and lunch was delicious. Everything was so well thought out for tourists. Thank you again!
Sofia
5I absolutely loved the tour to Ephesus from Marmaris! Our guide Mehmet was incredible and taught us so much about the history of the ancient world. Ephesus is truly a wonder, with its remarkably well-preserved buildings. The Library of Celsus and the Theatre left me speechless. I can’t recommend this tour enough for anyone with a passion for history!
Silvio
5Antique Ephesus was an absolute delight! If you love history, this is an absolute must-visit! Organisation of the excursion, guide, transport and food were all absolutely fantastic!
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