Destination · Aegean coast
One of the great cities of the Roman world, Ephesus still feels alive. Walk its marble streets to the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, then discover the town of Selçuk and the hills around it.
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Ephesus is the heart of a whole region of history. Around it lie the Basilica of St John, the castle of Ayasuluk, the House of the Virgin Mary and the old streets of Selçuk, all within a short drive and best explored at an unhurried pace.
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Top highlights
Iconic sights and quieter corners your journey can include.
The elegant two-storey façade of a Roman library from the 2nd century AD.
The great basilica built over the traditional tomb of John the Apostle.
A fortress crowning the hill above Selçuk, with views over the plain to the sea.
A quiet chapel in the wooded hills, honoured by tradition as Mary's last home.
From history and faith to hidden villages and the coast, find the journey that suits you. Every one can include Ephesus.
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