Visit the best of ancient Ephesus and the surrounding area on a small-group tour with lunch from Selcuk. Follow a traditional Catholic pilgrimage to the House of the Virgin Mary, then continue to Ephesus to explore ruined temples, stone libraries, statues, mosaics and religious sites. Pause for a classic Turkish lunch and discover a wonderful example of Seljuk architecture in marble, tiles, stone and brick at Isa Bey Mosque, the oldest courtyard mosque in Turkey.
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Lunch included
Full-day Ephesus history tour from Selcuk
Visit a UNESCO-listed archeological site
See temples, a Catholic shrine and a historic mosque
Explore Ephesus highlights with a local guide
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Lunch - Buffet lunch
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entry or Admission - Temple of Hadrian
Entry or Admission - Isa Bey Mosque
Entry or Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Entry or Admission - Celsus Kutuphanesi
Entry or Admission - Roman Baths
Entry or Admission - The Temple of Artemis
Entry or Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Exclusions
Drinks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Your Hotel in Selcuk
Departure Time
The departure time is between 8am and 9am. Time will be confirmed one day prior to your tour date.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet your guide at your Selcuk hotel and board a comfortable, air conditioned minivan for the House of the Virgin Mary, a humble stone home on Mount Koressos. Learn how this isolated spot became an important destination for Catholics around the world, and visit a small shrine to the Virgin Mary. Continue to the ancient city of Ephesus, now a UNESCO-listed archeological site. Take in all the major Ephesus landmarks, from ruined gymnasiums and stone agoras to the Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Celsus Library and a theater with 25,000 seats - listen to stories throughout the tour, as your guide brings the ancient world to life through local legends and history. Visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, once a Wonder of the Ancient World, where centuries of earthquakes and invasions have reduced the once-grand site to stone foundations and rubble. Make a final stop at Isa Bey Mosque, whose simple lines and asymmetrical proportions date to the 14th-century, then return to your Selcuk hotel (or the Selcuk train or bus station). This tour includes a traditional Turkish lunch.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.