Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tours
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Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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Highlights
- Take a half day trip to the ruins of Ancient city of Ephesus the great cities & home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life.
- Enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine.
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
When you arrive in the port of Kusadasi, your private guide will be waiting to lead you to your own luxury vehicle, during a 20 minute ride to Ephesus, your guide gives you a brief info about the area and about the country.
As you arrive in Ephesus, you will first see the Magnesia Gate, a marvelous example of ancient architecture that once stood tall as an entrance to the city. Begin a downhill walk with your guide into the city’s ruins. The route will take you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, it is still used today for the local spring festival. It once had seating space for 24,000 people, and it is believed to be the site where St Paul preached to the Ephesians.
This tour includes a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life. House of Mary discovered in a vision by a bedridden German nun in 1812, this stone building is believed by many Catholics and Muslims to be where the Virgin Mary lived her last years. There is also a healing fountain.
After enjoying authentic Turkish cuisine at lunch, returning to port of Kusadasi where you tour concludes.
Inclusions
Pickup and drop-off included
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Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Ephesus requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Kusadasi or Izmir port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
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highly recommend..
unforgettable day. thanks
Ephesus was our favorite port of call. Our guide was extremely courteous, knowledgeable about everything from antiquities, to agriculture, and even funny the tour is much less expensive than the ship offerings and far superior in terms of attention.
The van was comfortable, the driver was careful and always timely with pick ups. It was a wonderful experience.
when we visited kusadasi turkey our guide yesim was marvelous and very knowledgeable. she spoke flawless english. we even had a few minutes of shopping. we would whole-heartedly recommend this company and this guide in particular.
Outstanding in all respects! Our tour guide, Umit, was extremely knowledgeable about the history and contents of the palace; turkish lunch was fantastic including a special vegetarian. We highly recommend this private tour and this excellent guide!
A real treat to go here. A lovely peaceful visit. There were crowds and a long wait in line. Before you go make sure that your shoulders are covered as is custom. There is healing water to drink and a prayer wall which we did not know about. So please take a pen and scrap to write on to leave…
La visita a Efeso, è una tra le più straordinarie che si possa fare in Turchia.
La sua splendida architettura era dedicata alla dea Artemide, il suo grande tempio, era considerato come una delle Sette Meraviglie del Mondo Antico. Efeso è di grande interesse per i cristiani dato che c’è la casa della Vergine Maria, si ritiene che la Vergine Maria venne a Efeso per sfuggire alla persecuzione cristiana e vivere gli ultimi giorni della sua vita. La casa dove si pensa abbia vissuto si trova in cima a una montagna e può essere visitata liberamente.
Abbiamo ammirato il teatro , il ginnasio, i bagni, l’agorà e la biblioteca di Celso, che custodiva 12.000 rotoli nelle nicchie delle pareti. La biblioteca, recentemente restaurata, è stata costruita in onore di Celso Gaio.
Ultima delle meraviglie che abbiamo visitato durante il nostro tour della Turchia, Efeso ci è particolarmente piaciuta, inoltre è uno dei più grandi e meglio conservati siti dell’antichità.
Meta di tantissimi turisti che con le navi da crociera approdano ad Izmir tutto belissimo ritornare cuesti anni si dio lo voli
This site is idyllic…a beautiful setting…perfectly manicured and serene! We spent about an hour here, walking around, taking in the house and looking at the lovely flora…savoring the respite from the crowds in Ephesus.
The driver was excellent.