Ephesus tour from Kusadasi is the best way of benefitting from the perfect location of Kusadasi: Even if it is in Aydin province of Turkey, and Ephesus locates in the boundaries of Izmir, these places are very close to each other with a ride.
This closeness may sound unimportant if you do not know anything about Ephesus though; however, we can summarize the concept by saying Ephesus is a World Heritage, approved by UNESCO. In other words, Kusadasi Ephesus tour is an unmissible chance for you to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and the other significant places nearby, if you are here.
For hours, you will be exploring and learning of the mysteries and secrets of the ancient eras and the mythology. If you are already interested, you can read the further paragraphs to learn about the tour in details.
Get Prepared for Ephesus Tour
First of all, Kusadasi Ephesus tour involves in walking a lot, thus, it is not recommended to tourists with walking difficulties. And since we will be outdoors under the sun rays for hours, we suggest you to bring your hat, sun cream and sunglasses in order to protect yourself. Lastly, you may want to wear comfortable shoes and clothes for being able to explore around freely.
We will pick you up from the hotel that you stay, in the early hours of the morning by our fully-equipped vehicle. When you get on the bus, you will be able to meet our professional and licensed guide. He will give detailed information about the places that you will go.
Thus, thanks to the contrubiton of our guide, you will have both entertaining and informative ride until we arrive to the first stop of our Ephesus tour.
Ancient City of Ephesus
The first stop of our tour to Ephesus is the ancient city of Ephesus, as you can imagine. Settled in a very large area, you will be able to view the characteristics of Roman Empire in its streets, marbles, walls, gates, columns, altars, structures, monuments and sculptures.
There are many outstanding parts to see in Ephesus, and the most popular ones will be visited with the companion of our guide, and the related information will be given by him.
Only as a spoiler, it can be said that you will be able to see the grand theatre of Ephesus in which gladiators have fought with animals; famous Temple of Artemis and the impressive library.
House of Virgin Mary
Nearby the World Heritage site of Ephesus, at the top of the Bulbul Mountain, there is House of Virgin Mary with an impressive story and structure. According to claims, it is the place in where Mary has spent her last days; therefore, it is especially important for Christianity. Since it has been built by stones completely, it is also interesting for travelers who are interested in architecture. In brief, you will be amazed at our second stop of the Kusadasi Ephesus excursion.
Isabey Mosque
The next stop of the tour will be Isabey Mosque which is famous for presenting the transition period between the Seljuks and Ottomans with its post-Seljuk and pre-Ottoman textures in the design.
It is a significant architectural art example of Anatolian architecture; therefore, it will provide a good source for photography and learning cultural and historical information. For sure, you will get both of them.
The Lunch Break
After walking around and consuming our energy, we will need something to eat. Luckily, in our Kusadasi Ephesus tour, we will visit a local restaurant which will serve delicious dishes from Turkish cuisine to crown our break.
When our stomachs and energy bars are full, we will be ready to return. To end our amazing tour, we will get to Kusadasi from Ephesus and drop you to your hotel after a comfortable ride. Then, we will say goodbye to each other, and you will be able to get some rest while remembering lovely moments of the day.