Stand at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — then tour Ephesus with a specialist guide who stitches together what this vanished colossus meant to the ancient world.
What to expect
You begin at the Temple of Artemis site on the edge of Selçuk — just one restored column remains of what was four times the size of the Parthenon. Your guide uses historical reconstructions to conjure the original structure before you drive to Ephesus itself, where the cult of Artemis permeates every frieze. The Ephesus Experience Museum inside the site displays digital reconstructions that make the connection between temple and city vivid. Finish on Curetes Street as the afternoon light turns the marble golden.
Good to know
The Temple of Artemis is a 10-minute drive from the main Ephesus entrance — combine them in the same private tour itinerary. No shade at the temple site; bring a hat. The Ephesus Experience Museum is included in the EUR 40 pp entry ticket.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Ephesus — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Ephesus
- Private Ephesus Tour with Expert Local Guide & On-Time Return
- Ephesus Terrace Houses: Private Guided Tour of Ancient Luxury
- House of the Virgin Mary & Ephesus: Private Spiritual & Heritage Tour
- Ephesus & Selçuk Archaeology Museum: Deep-Dive Private Cultural Tour
- Şirince Village Wine Tasting & Ephesus: Heritage & Terroir Half-Day