Journeys
Ephesus Tour
The best-preserved classical city of the eastern Mediterranean, the House of the Virgin Mary and the hill village of Şirince, with a private guide at the quiet hours.
- Duration
- 2 days, optional third day
The programme
- Day 1 · Ancient EphesusEnter early through the upper gate: the Odeon, Curetes Street, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the Terrace Houses with their mosaics and frescoes. Lunch in Selçuk.
- Day 2 · Virgin Mary & SelçukThe House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Koressos, the Basilica of St John, the Temple of Artemis and the Ephesus Museum, then Şirince for a wine tasting among stone houses.
- Day 3 · Pamukkale (optional)The white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, the ancient city of Hierapolis and a swim in Cleopatra's thermal pool.
Included
- Private licensed guide, archaeologist on request
- Private car or van with driver
- Entrance tickets, including the Terrace Houses
- Lunch each day and a wine tasting in Şirince
- Pick-up from İzmir airport, Kuşadası cruise port or your Bodrum or Çeşme hotel