Ephesus and Şirince Village: Full Day from Kuşadası
Ephesus with a leisurely stop in the hills. We start in Şirince, a village of white houses perched among vineyards and peach orcha
We meet you in the lobby with a sign bearing your name and set off for Mount Bülbül.
30 minA small stone house where tradition places the last years of Mary's life, in a forest 9 km from Ephesus. A place of pilgrimage recognised by the Vatican and also visited by Muslims.
Read more about House of the Virgin Mary 45 minA two-hour walk through one of the most impressive excavations in the world: the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the Arcadian Way.
Read more about Ephesus, the ancient city 120 minLunch at a local restaurant, included in the price.
60 minOne of the oldest Seljuk mosques in Anatolia (1375), built with columns reused from Ephesus, at the foot of Ayasuluk Hill.
30 minOne of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, four times the size of the Parthenon. Today a single column still stands: your guide explains its size, its wealth and why it disappeared.
Read more about Temple of Artemis 30 minIt includes: Licensed guide throughout the tour; All entrance tickets to the sites in the programme; Air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver; Buffet lunch; Pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Not included: Drinks with lunch; Tips and personal expenses; Entrance tickets to sites not listed in the programme.
The tour starts at 08:30 and lasts about 8 hours. Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel in Kuşadası (or from the port or airport, by arrangement).
This is a small-group tour shared with other English-speaking travellers (maximum 16 people); the guide speaks English throughout the day. If you would prefer a private version, mention it when you request a quote.
Yes, subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours in advance to secure your date, but we can often arrange last-minute tours.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. The price is confirmed in a free, no-obligation quote before you book.
Of course. The guide adapts the pace and explanations for families. Young children get free or reduced entry at many sites in Türkiye; the age limit varies from one site to another.
What you'll see, explained in depth: history, tips and prices for each stop around Ephesus.
In a pine forest above Ephesus stands a small stone chapel that tradition holds was Mary’s last home. How it was found b
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