Kusadasi: Ephesus and House of Mary Shore Excursion

Discover the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the ancient city of Ephesus on a guided tour from Kusadasi. Explore the ruins of Ephesus, one of the most important cities of the ancient world, and visit the House of Virgin Mary, a place of pilgrimage.

Start your tour with a pickup from the cruise port in Kusadasi and drive to the House of Virgin Mary. Learn about the history of the house and the story of Mary's arrival in Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and her death in 48 A.D.

After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there. Spend approximately 40 minutes here and leave a message on the famous wishing wall.

Continue to the ancient city of Ephesus and start your tour from the upper gate. Walk through the marble streets lined with public buildings, including the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theatre.

The Grand Theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C and was later expanded to 24,000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. There will be plenty of time for photo opportunities during the tour through Ephesus.

Next, stop at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. View what remains of the temple before driving back to Kusadasi.