Join a small group and set out on a full day Ephesus tour led by a licensed local guide. This carefully designed itinerary covers the highlights of one of the world’s best preserved ancient cities: the Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. With skip the line tickets, round trip transfers, and a traditional Turkish lunch included, this Ephesus group tour is ideal for travelers seeking cultural depth, comfort, and a more personal experience without the crowds of larger excursions
Your Ephesus tour begins with a morning pickup. After a short drive, you’ll enter the ancient city and walk along Marble Street, stopping at Hadrian’s Temple, the Odeon, and Trajan’s Fountain.
The tour’s centerpiece is the Celsus Library, a marvel of Roman architecture, followed by the Great Theatre, which once staged performances and played a role in the city’s Christian heritage.
Later, the group will head to the House of Virgin Mary, set in the tranquil hills of Mount Koressos. Afterward, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local Turkish restaurant before concluding with a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Though little remains, its legacy as one of the Seven Wonders makes it a must-see.
You’ll return by mid-afternoon, enriched by stories, sights, and the atmosphere of a truly timeless city.
Celsus Library The most photographed building in Ephesus, once holding 12,000 scrolls and built as both a library and a monument.
Great Theatre & Roman Sites A 25,000-seat theatre, Odeon, Roman Baths, and temples showcasing the city’s grandeur and daily life.
House of Virgin Mary Believed to be the final home of Mary, this serene chapel is a pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims.
Temple of Artemis Once a magnificent marble temple, now only one column remains but its history as a Wonder of the Ancient World still impresses.
