Top Experiences in Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Customizable Private Ephesus Tour For Your Family and Friends
You do not have to choose your program at the time of booking. You can DECIDE during your tour.
Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, After greeting, you are going to decide for your program. All attractions are located is 20 mins. driving from Kusadasi port. Please view the list of places you may visit

Ephesus Ancient City
Terrace Houses,
The House of Virgin Mary,
St. John Basilica,
Ephesus Museum,
Sirince Village,
The Temple of Artemis
TRADITIONAL TURKISH LUNCH in a Local Restaurant
and many more

You can decide whereever you want to go after you greeted by your guide at Kusadasi Port

In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at the Kusadasi port. And, we reach to Ephesus, Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world.

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.

Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and the statues of Augustus and Livia.

The Seven Sleepers, otherwise known as the Sleepers of Ephesus and Companions of the Cave.

In the end of the tour, you go back to Kusadasi Port.

Stores to visit:
Turkish Carpet Village
Leather Factory

Discover the surrounding area of Ephesus and the town of Selcuk according to your own taste and pace. You will have your own dedicated van, your own driver, and your own official tour guide -the driver and the guide are two separate individuals-

This tour is a popular option for cruise ship passengers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean.

This tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. You will also have the opportunity to visit the St. John Basilica, where St. John is believed to be buried, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legendary site associated with seven young Christians who fell asleep and woke up 200 years later.

The tour usually lasts around 5-6 hours and includes transportation to and from the port.

Stores to Visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

Most flexible and customisable tour of Ephesus for discerning travellers. An oppurtunity to witness the Helenistic, Roman and early Christianity history at your own pace. You can also visit all the other artifacts and attractions by the territory of Ephesus.

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR, NOBODY WILL BE IN THE TOUR BESIDE YOUR PARTY / A Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port will be a guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, which is believed to have played a significant role in early Christianity. The tour might include visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is said that Mary spent her final years, and the Basilica of St. John, which is believed to be the burial site of St. John the Apostle.

In addition to these Biblical sites, the tour might also include visits to other important historical and archaeological sites within the ancient city of Ephesus, such as the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Artemis.

The tour would likely include a professional guide who is knowledgeable about the history and significance of the sites visited, and transportation to and from the port would likely be included.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

Delve deep into Turkey’s rich biblical history on this private full-day tour of Ephesus from Kuşadası or Selçuk. Visit the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — with a private guide. Explore top Ephesus landmarks including Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian and the House of the Virgin Mary. Along the way, gain insight into Ephesus’ important role in Turkish history. Enjoy a traditional lunch, then visit the Cave of Seven Sleepers and the 6th-century Basilica of St John.

7 Days, Wonders of Turkey, Luxury Private Minivan with English-Speaking Driver From Istanbul

The first day, early in the morning you will be picked up from a hotel in Istanbul and transferred to Kusadasi via Bergama. You will have 4 full-day private tours (1 day in Ephesus, 1 day in Pamukkale, and 2 days in Cappadocia with a professionally licensed English-speaking tourist guide).

We will arrange Museum Pass Turkey Card for all customers to use in all museums during the tour it will be include.

Step back in time and explore Turkey’s colorful history on this private full-day tour of Ephesus from Izmir. Visit the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — with a private guide. Discover key Ephesus landmarks such as Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian and the House of the Virgin Mary. On route, learn of Ephesus’ role in Turkish history. Enjoy a traditional lunch, then visit the Cave of Seven Sleepers before returning to Izmir.

Discover sacred Biblical treasures on an eight-hour exploration that includes a private mass at the House of Virgin Mary, guided walking tour of Ephesus' ruins, Biblical-inspired meal, handicraft lecture, and the Basilica of St. John.