Ephesus Private Tour with Entrance Fees included from Kusadası
You leave Kusadası behind as the sea breeze fades and olive-dotted hills appear. Your private car drives you through quiet roads until you reach the hillside path of the house believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. You stand beside stone walls touched by centuries of devotion and feel peaceful air rising from the hillside. Later you enter Ephesus Ancient City and step onto marble streets walked by Romans long ago. Ancient columns soar above you as your guide speaks of gods, emperors, citizens and daily life. You wander past the library’s grand façade and sense centuries of learning and power. In the ancient theatre you imagine crowds gathering under sky and sun. You taste traditional food in a local restaurant and feel warm hospitality in the midday light.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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Kuşadası Port / Hotel Pickup
Your guide welcomes you at the port or hotel entrance with clear identification. You meet your private driver and begin the journey in comfortable transport as the coastline and hillside roads set the tone for the day.
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House of Virgin Mary
At this peaceful hilltop chapel, you step inside a simple stone structure believed to be Mary’s last home. You can walk through the quiet interior, light a candle outside, and visit the wishing wall surrounded by pine forest and mountain air.
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Ephesus Ancient City
Marble streets wind past columns, squares, and ruined temples that reveal the scale of this ancient metropolis. Your guide highlights public buildings, bath complexes, and market areas as you explore the heart of Roman Ephesus.
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Library of Celsus
Standing before its soaring façade, you examine carved statues that symbolize wisdom and knowledge. The restored front allows close inspection of details and imagination of the scholarly life of ancient Ephesus.
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Temple of Hadrian
Delicate reliefs and curved arches show Roman craftsmanship. Mythological scenes carved into the stone tell stories of gods and heroes.
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Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
You climb the wide stone seats for a sweeping view of the stage and surrounding hills. The acoustics remain strong and give you a sense of the public life that once filled this grand space.
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Temple of Artemis
A single standing column marks the footprint of this former Wonder of the Ancient World. The open-air site allows time to picture the temple as it once stood.
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Basilica of Saint John
Archways and marble fragments remain at this hilltop basilica built over the believed tomb of the Apostle John. Views over Selçuk highlight the site’s spiritual importance.
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Kuşadası Port Drop-Off
After your final stop, the private vehicle returns to the port or your hotel. Your guide ensures a smooth end to your tour with time for questions or onward suggestions.