Ephesus & Virgin Mary House tour from Bodrum: Private minivan

Explore ancient wonders at your own pace with local lunch and private guide

A private minivan tour from Bodrum to Ephesus (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) with stops at the Temple of Artemis in Selçuk and the House of the Virgin Mary, a licensed guide in English, French or German, hotel pickup, all entrance fees, and lunch. You set the start and end times to fit your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bodrum Peninsula2h
2. Ephesus2h · entry included
3. Temple of Artemis15m · entry included
4. House of the Virgin Mary30m · entry included

Ephesus and Virgin Mary House tour

• Drive 2 hours from Bodrum to Ephesus
• Visit Ephesus ancient open-air museum
• Visit Artemis Temple in Selcuk
• Stop for shopping Turkish rugs and carpets
• Visit Virgin Mary House near Ephesus

The experience

The tour starts with a two-hour drive from Bodrum to Ephesus, where you walk through the largest open-air museum in the world. A professional licensed guide leads you through the ruins of this ancient city, pointing out the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the remains of structures that stood for millennia. From Ephesus, you move to the Temple of Artemis in nearby Selçuk (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) before heading to the House of the Virgin Mary, only 15 minutes away. The guide arranges the day around your pace. If you want to stop for Turkish carpets, rugs or kilims on the way back, that's built in.

A new Mercedes Vito minibus picks you up from your Bodrum hotel and handles all the driving. Entrance fees to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House are included, as is lunch, bottled water, soda and coffee or tea. The tour runs between 5 and 10 hours depending on how long you spend at each site and whether you add stops. You decide when to start and when to finish.

What’s included

• Private minivan pickup from your Bodrum hotel.
• entrance fees to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.
• lunch.
• bottled water, soda, and coffee or tea.
• parking fees.
• professional licensed guide in English, French or German.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ephesus and Virgin Mary from KusadasiUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, French or German · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Pickup is included

From Bodrum to Ephesus, with Virgin MaryUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, French or German · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Onelli Travel

Is this one for you?Book this private minivan tour from Bodrum if you're visiting multiple ancient sites in one day: your guide controls the itinerary and can add stops like village tours or shopping around Ephesus based on what interests you.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Temple of Artemis and why is it on this tour?

The Temple of Artemis in Selçuk was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and one of the largest structures ever built in the classical era. The tour includes a visit to the temple ruins as part of the same day you explore Ephesus, since both sites are in the same region near Izmir.

How far is the House of the Virgin Mary from Ephesus?

The House of the Virgin Mary is only 15 minutes from Ephesus, so the visit fits easily into the same day without adding significant travel time.

Can I choose what time the tour starts and ends?

Yes. You set the start and finish times to match your schedule, so the tour is flexible around the rest of your day in Bodrum.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup in Bodrum, private minivan transport, entrance fees to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, lunch, bottled water, soda, and coffee or tea are all included. Parking fees are also covered.

Can we stop for shopping on the way back?

Yes. If you want to buy Turkish carpets, rugs or kilims, the guide can arrange a stop at a shop on the return to Bodrum.