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.
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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.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
we had a great trip thank you very much
que mejor que viajar solos en un tour privado las cosas se hacen segun el gusto de uno…
Went to see as part of an excursion from a cruise. Very interesting and worth the visit. History is very intriguing. Get some Holy Water and leave a message/wish. Something to definitely see in a lifetime.
Mi esposa y yo hicimos una excursión en Éfeso y fue una experiencia excelente. Nos recibieron en el puerto del cruceros de Izmir deniz y el conductor. deniz habla un castellano perfecto y es muy amable y profesional. La furgoneta era espacioso muy limpio y cómodo. Los paquetes de información que tenían eran grandes y varios pequeños souvenirs se incluyeron. Nosotros elegimos visitar las principales ruinas de Éfeso y el Templo de Artemisa. Fue todo muy increíble
This is said to be where John the apostle brought Mary to keep her safe and where she spent her last years. It is interesting to see and is only a short taxi ride from Ephesus ruins. It would be a very tough walk there though.
Sydney
Our guide Yesim made this tour extremely worthwhile. She is incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. I would highly recommend.
This was our first ever visit to the Virgin Mary's House and the way people were treated, it will be our last. Due to the volume of people attending the sight, the staff on hand just rush you through with no consideration for where people have come from and to what this place means to people.
A small stone house with no photos allowed though you can take them from the door. Since no one knows where Mary was buried, it's an interesting speculation that she died here. If you're a good Catholic, you probably want to go.
This was a fantastic tour. Our tour guide Gokhan was sensational. He provided great wit and information. Ephesus is a enchanting place to visit and will blow you mind. Lunch was really nice at the restaurant too. A real must!
We had a wonderful trip and would definitely recommend