Marmaris Ephesus Tour

You will undoubtedly get the most out of your stroll through the mysterious marble streets among the mosaics and frescoes that still adorn the walls of old houses. You will see the Library of Celsus, the famous House of Love and the Temple of Hadrian, the House of the Virgin Mary. And of course, along with these well-preserved city sights, you can visit the magnificent Bolshoi Theater, where about 25,000 residents lived for gladiator competitions and theatrical performances.

If you are a true connoisseur of history and ancient architecture, you will remember this trip forever. You will be mesmerized as you see the many small details in every corner and wonder what its main story is.

Transfer

Early in the morning, a driver will come to your hotel to pick you up in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, so rest assured that the heat won’t scare you! Throughout the journey you will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you the history of the ancient city and answer all your questions. At the end of the tour, the bus will take you back to your hotel.

breakfast

Since the tour starts early in the morning, you need to eat well before your forthcoming adventures! In the morning, a classic Turkish breakfast is served, consisting of boiled eggs, cheese, fresh olives, tomatoes and cucumbers. You can also taste different types of jams, honey and butter with unlimited hot drinks.

Turkish pleasure factory

Just before arriving in Ephesus, stop at a Turkish Delights Factory. During the break, you can experience the true taste of Turkish sweets and get ready for your visit to Ephesus. Ephesus has no toilets or cafes, and a stop at the factory is your last chance to use the toilet and buy some water for the journey.

Ancient city of Ephesus

The ancient ancient city of Ephesus is the most popular tourist attraction in Turkey today. First of all, this place is famous for one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – the Temple of Artemis. Some of the most beautiful places in Ephesus are the Library of Celsus and the Bolshoi Theater, which once hosted sports and gladiator fights. In addition, here you can see unusually beautiful sculptures, columns covered with mosaics and streets of the city paved with marble and stone. The tour lasts about 2 hours. The guide fills you in on early Christianity, Greek mythology, Alexander the Great, and Roman buildings, with time for photos. You want to capture all the sights, right?

Having lunch

After such a tiring and long journey, you will surely get hungry, so you can dine and recharge your batteries at the buffet, where more than 30 dishes for every taste have been specially prepared for you.

House of the Virgin Mary

After lunch you will have the opportunity to visit one of the holy sites of Ephesus where the Virgin Mary spent her last days. There is a wish wall on the territory where you can leave notes with your wishes. Here you will also see a chapel, spring water springs and the House of the Most Holy Theotokos. Bring an empty bottle to collect holy water.

Basilica of Saint John

It is believed that the apostle John lived in Ephesus for some time. Therefore Emperor Justinian ordered to build a basilica named after him. They say it was gigantic in size. Apostle John was buried somewhere here. We encourage you to go there and see this sacred place with your own eyes.

Return to the hotel

At the end of the excursion, a 3-hour return journey awaits you. At 19:00 the bus arrives in Marmaris and takes you to your hotel.