The most popular full-day tour from Kuşadası (about 8 hours, 08:30–16:30): ancient Ephesus with an English-speaking guide, the House of the Virgin Mary, a quick stop at the Temple of Artemis and lunch included. One trip covers the region’s three headline sights, with pickup from your hotel.
Tour Highlights
- Ancient city of Ephesus with licensed guide
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders)
- Traditional Turkish lunch included
Itinerary
- 108:30Pickup from hotel or cruise port.
- 209:15House of the Virgin Mary visit.
- 310:30Ancient Ephesus guided tour.
- 413:00Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant.
- 514:30Temple of Artemis quick stop.
- 616:30Return to Kuşadası.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Parking fees
Not included
- Ephesus entrance fee (€40 per adult in 2026)
- Drinks
- Tips
Who is this tour best for?
- First-time visitors who want the essentials in one day
- Cruise passengers with a long port call
- Travellers combining history and faith sites
- Anyone who prefers lunch and logistics handled for them
Frequently asked questions
What does the Ephesus and Virgin Mary combo tour include?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, lunch and parking fees. The guided route covers ancient Ephesus with the Library of Celsus, the House of the Virgin Mary and a quick stop at the Temple of Artemis. Entrance fees, drinks and tips are paid separately.
How long is the combo tour?
About eight hours: pickup is around 08:30 and you are back at your hotel around 16:30. Timing can shift a little with traffic.
Why does the tour visit the House of the Virgin Mary first?
The shrine is quietest early in the morning, before the big groups arrive, and starting up the mountain means you then walk Ephesus downhill from the upper gate — easier in the heat.
Is the Temple of Artemis worth seeing?
It is a short photo stop rather than a long visit. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World once stood here; today a single reconstructed column and the foundations remain, and seeing it takes only a few minutes on the way back.
