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PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)
Badge of ExcellenceKusadasi, Turkey
- 4 to 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- Professional Tour Guide with Archaeological Backgroud
- Pick Up and Drop Off for the Cruise Guests
- Transport by Luxury Private Vehicle
- Entrance Fees (Tour guide will have pre-purchased tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Kuşadası Port TürkiyeCamikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Kusadasi Cruise Port
Pickup details
Your private tour guide will be meeting you at the exit of the immigration gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port with a board with your name on it.
What To Expect
Start the day with pickup in Kusadasi between 7:30am and 11am—if you’re traveling by cruise ship, we suggest departing 30-minutes after docking time. Travel by private vehicle to the ancient city of Ephesus, where you'll leave the car behind to tour the site on foot.
Follow the pillar-lined Harbor Street to an open-air theater, then continue to Marble Street, the Celcius Library, and the imposing gate of Mithridates and Mazeus. Get a glimpse of ancient Roman life at the commercial agora and a series of well-preserved temples, baths, fountains, and monuments.
Leave the archeological site for Mt. Koressos, where a small stone house of the Virgin Mary has become a pilgrimage place for Catholics from around the world. Pause for lunch at a nearby restaurant then visit the Basilica of St. John, built to honor the tomb of John the Apostle. Make a final stop at the Temple of Artemis, whose foundation stones and chipped pillars are the only remnants of a ‘Wonder of the Ancient World.’ This tour concludes with drop-off at your Kusadasi hotel or cruise port.
Follow the pillar-lined Harbor Street to an open-air theater, then continue to Marble Street, the Celcius Library, and the imposing gate of Mithridates and Mazeus. Get a glimpse of ancient Roman life at the commercial agora and a series of well-preserved temples, baths, fountains, and monuments.
Leave the archeological site for Mt. Koressos, where a small stone house of the Virgin Mary has become a pilgrimage place for Catholics from around the world. Pause for lunch at a nearby restaurant then visit the Basilica of St. John, built to honor the tomb of John the Apostle. Make a final stop at the Temple of Artemis, whose foundation stones and chipped pillars are the only remnants of a ‘Wonder of the Ancient World.’ This tour concludes with drop-off at your Kusadasi hotel or cruise port.
Ancient City of Ephesus
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Basilica of Saint John
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
193 reviews
Andrew_S, Apr 2024
V flexible tour allowing you to choose your own priority and in a large comfortable air con car.Tuba was a great guide with fluent English and v knowledgeable.
Walton_T, Mar 2024
Our tour of Ephesus was exceptional, and our experience was very much enhanced by our guide, Nur! Her knowledge of the sites that were visited was extensive, and we had such an easy time of connecting with her and sharing our life experiences with one another. The ruins at Ephesus were absolutely amazing! It was so awesome and gratifying to walk in some of the same places as many of our Biblical heroes. Our day definitely was one to be remembered and cherished!!
Douglas_L, Nov 2023
We felt fortunate to have Eda Aksoy as our guide for Ephesus and the related sites. She was very friendly and obviously had a deep knowledge of Ephesus. She even assisted us with arranging unrelated transportation . A very good experience with Viator and our guide!
Juergen_K, Oct 2023
Late in the season, lines were shorter and places less crowded. Delightful guide For driver was nice too.
CATHY_H, Aug 2023
This tour is a must. Each time I visit I learn more. Our guide, Nega, was excellent. She pointed out important sites snd facts behind them. We were not rushed. She kept a good pace. Very friendly and engaging. The lunch was good. The only downside was the carpet sales. I know this is common and essential. But it is a bit much. Be prepared to buy—I have five Turkish carpets. Or be prepared to just say no.
Trevor_M, Aug 2023
Nor , our tour guide was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and helpful . She made sure we were comfortable and helped us arranged another tour the next day and a driver to take us to our next destination 4 hours away. Could not recommend
Nor highly enough.
Shelley_D, Jul 2023
Ali was the best. Catered well to our multi-generational family. He engaged with all of us and kept our primary interests at the forefront. Hilghly Recommend!
Shoshanna_C, Jun 2023
We had a wonderful tour with a wonderful tour guide, Ali! It began with a stop at the Virgin Mary’s house and grounds, and ended with a stop at a family’s pottery shop, with the amazing Ephesus in-between. And who could forget the delicious, full meal at Turkmen’s where we also saw rug weaving demonstrated! It was a full and rewarding day which I would choose again in a heartbeat! (Thanks to Ali for being a fount of unending knowledge, and having all the chilled water we needed!)
misaramit, Apr 2023
Ali was a wonderful guide for us on this tour. Really understood the history of Turkey and Ephesus and was able to explain it wonderfully. The stops on the tour were well timed and the lunch was delicious.
Dana_H, Mar 2023
Oz was awesome. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and a pleasure with whom to spend a day. We benefitted not only from his insights during the tour, but also his recommendations for the afternoon and next day. Had we known how much we would value him, we would have had him with us for our entire stay.
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