Ephesus Day Trips from Marmaris
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About the excursion
Travel back through the centuries on a day trip from Marmaris to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, two of Turkey's most significant historical and spiritual sites. This is a day not just for seeing ancient ruins, but for feeling the breath of history and visiting a place held sacred by millions of people.
Highlights
- Ancient Ephesus
- Library of Celsus
- Theatre
- Temple of Hadrian
- House of the Virgin Mary
Full description
Tour program
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Hotel pickupEarly in the morning, our bus will pick you up from your hotel at around 05:30. The exact time depends on your hotel and will be shown on your excursion voucher. The journey to the modern town of Selçuk, where the ruins of Ephesus are located, takes about 4 hours, including a stop at a petrol station.
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Pottery workshopA stop at a Turkish pottery workshop, where craftsmen demonstrate traditional hand techniques for working with clay. You'll be introduced to this remarkable craft as the potters and artists show their work step by step. Those who wish can take part in a master class led by a craftsman. Any pieces you like can be purchased in the workshop's showroom.
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Ancient EphesusThe highlight of the trip is a two-hour tour of ancient Ephesus. Together with your guide, you'll walk the city's ancient streets, stopping at its most important monuments. Our guide will tell you about them and give you time to explore and take photos. Over these two hours you'll see the Small and Great Theatres of Ephesus, the two agoras, the latrines, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Library of Celsus, and learn a great deal of new and fascinating detail about everyday life in this Roman city.
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LunchAfter visiting ancient Ephesus, lunch is planned at one of the restaurants in Selçuk. Lunch is a buffet and is included in the price. Drinks are charged separately.
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House of the Virgin MaryAfter lunch, we'll head to our final sight, the House of the Virgin Mary. It stands on Nightingale Mountain, 14 km from Ephesus. Today it is a Catholic church that was restored at the end of the 19th century. It is believed to have been built in the 5th century AD on the site of the house where the Virgin Mary spent several years of her life after fleeing Jerusalem. You'll have 30 minutes of free time here.
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Return to MarmarisThe drive back to Marmaris takes just over 3 hours, and we'll arrive in Marmaris by 19:00. Guests are dropped off on the town's main street at points close to their hotels.
What's included and not included
Hotel transfer both ways
from the main street in front of the hotel
Breakfast
packed lunch on the bus
Lunch
buffet at a restaurant
Guide
professional
Entrance tickets
Ancient Ephesus €40, House of the Virgin Mary €15, required for participants aged 8 and over. Can be selected in the booking form
Drinks
drinks at lunch are charged separately
Personal expenses
souvenirs, shopping, etc.
Extra transfer
transfer from hotels in Turunç, Fortezza Beach and Marmaris Bay hotels, €25 per 4-seat car one way. Can be selected in the booking form.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing
Comfortable shoes
Sun protection
Money
Proof of child's age
Good to know
Clothing
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is required to visit the House of the Virgin Mary
Walking
The tour involves at least two hours of walking on uneven ground, so good footwear is important
Toilets
There are no toilets in Ephesus, so use the facilities before the visit
Photography
Tripods are not allowed in Ephesus, and flash is not allowed in the House of the Virgin Mary
Not suitable for
Pregnant women
People with reduced mobility
People who do not tolerate heat well
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