Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tours
 |
 |
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
View similar tours & things to do
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
Price Chart
Payment
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.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
There were 6 adults in our group. They picked us up at port they will bringing the wheelchair with. Very comfortable air conditioned vehicle. We had our own personal tour of Ephesus then a wonderful lunch. The site is difficult for wheelchairs due to the uneven marble road.
Instead of taking the ships tour we booked a private tour and it was a great day.
The history of this site dating back 2000 years is fascinating and an oasis far removed from the dry plains below.
The cost of a tour was half that of a return taxi trip (there are no buses) and combined with Ephesus, lunch and Temple of Artemis good value.
I have never had a better tour guide than Selcuk Senkan. He was professional, funny, knowledgeable.
We chose a private guided tour rather than a ship excursion and would highly recommend the deluxe ephesus fullday tour.
One of the most beautiful trips. I was delighted with the stories of our guide, bought a lot of souvenirs, drinking water from three sources for health, happiness and love. felt wonderful harmony in the garden near the house of the Virgin Mary.
I am glad that we took the time to visit as it is a place of pilgrimage for many people of many faiths.
Located in a nature park, on top of "Bulbul" mountain between Ephesus and Selcuk. There is a safe road up this mounting without hair-raising drops!
This is a very spiritual place. Even if your not religious, this place feels special. There's a feeling of calm and serenity here, it's hard to explain.
There was a forest fire a few days…
We did not find the visit an intrusion, but rather an experience that we all enjoyed, and it was not very long. We had booked a deluxe half day tour, but we were all tired, but felt that the day had been well worth it, Ephesus was fantastic,
A surprise if you are expecting desert-like geography, as portrayed in any movie about Mary and Jesus. Up in the hills with large trees and cool breezes, the area is tranquil and peaceful. You can walk through the, rebuilt from ruins, home of the Virgin Mary then fill your water bottles from the blessed spring.