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Home/Destinations/Selcuk/Selçuk history
History · Selcuk itinerary

Selçuk History: The Best Itinerary

Selçuk is layered with ancient history. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Artemis
  2. 2St John
  3. 3Ephesus
  4. 4Mary

Artemis

The ancient wonder.

St John

The hilltop basilica.

Mary

The sacred shrine.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Selcuk — prices per person.

Ephesus Tour From Selcuk
Selcuk
Ephesus Tour From Selcuk
5.0(35)·3 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Small Group Ephesus &House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi Port
Kusadasi
Small Group Ephesus &House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi Port
5.0(54)·6 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town
Kusadasi
Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town
5.0(20)·4 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Ephesus Basilica of Saint John Virgin Mary's House Tours kusadasi
Kusadasi
Ephesus Basilica of Saint John Virgin Mary's House Tours kusadasi
5.0(21)·6–7 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House Tour with ENTRY FEES & LUNCH
Kusadasi
For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House Tour with ENTRY FEES & LUNCH
5.0(40)·4–6 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Priene Miletos Didyma Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk Hotels
Kusadasi
Priene Miletos Didyma Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk Hotels
5.0(19)·7–8 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line: Private LGBTQ+ Friendly Ephesus & Artemis Tour
Kusadasi
Skip the Line: Private LGBTQ+ Friendly Ephesus & Artemis Tour
5.0(19)·3–4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary Tour
Kusadasi
Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary Tour
5.0(26)·4–7 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator

Selçuk history — FAQ

What was the Temple of Artemis?
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What is the Basilica of St John?
A ruined basilica over the believed tomb of St John.
Is the House of Mary historic?
Yes — a revered pilgrimage site above Ephesus.

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