House of Virgin Mary Tour: Ephesus and Artemis Temple

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Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Ephesus on this private tour. Explore the ruins, visit Terrace Houses and the House of Virgin Mary, and learn about early Christianity and Roman history.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kuşadası Port - At your scheduled pick-up time, meet your guide and embark on your full-day tour.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Declared by the church as the final residence where Mary spent her last days. It is also believed that the Assumption took place here on the 15th of August.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Ancient Ephesus is an archaeological treasure and the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city in the world after Rome, with over 250,000 residents. It was a central hub of the known world, serving as a gateway between the East and the West. With its vast harbor, it was also a major trading center in antiquity. Ephesus was not only a wealthy commercial city but also the honeymoon destination of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. It is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is so well-preserved that walking through its ancient streets among stunning monuments, such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theater on the Asian continent, makes you feel like a time traveler.
The Temple of Artemis - One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the ancient cult dedicated to Artemis made Ephesus a renowned pilgrimage site. The temple had 127 Ionic columns, each 19 meters high. It is also considered the earliest bank of the ancient world.
Kuşadası Port - At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel or Kuşadası Port.

What's Included

Kusadasi port pickup and drop-off
Professional licensed tour guide
Car Park Fees and local taxes
Lunch in the local restaurant
ENTRY TICKETS to sites

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses
Beverages during the tour

Additional Information

Discover the House of Virgin Mary, the Ephesus ruins, and the Temple of Artemis with a knowledgeable local guide, starting and ending at Kusadasi Port (exclusively for cruise guests).

No hidden fees, as ENTRY TICKETS to historical sites are INCLUDED. Enjoy the convenience of SKIPPING THE TICKET LINES, with your guide having the tickets ready for you, avoiding any wait at the entrance.

LUNCH will be served at a local restaurant, offering you the chance to savor typical Turkish cuisine.

Group Tour Option: Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 people, formed with passengers from the same ship.

Private Tour Option: The tour will be exclusively for your party with a personal tour guide. Spend as much time as you wish at each site. If there are additional sites you want to visit, they can be added to the program, time permitting.

This tour is specially designed for cruise guests. The starting time will be adjusted according to your cruise’s docking and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.

Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
Entrance fees are INCLUDED (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for Ephesus, so you will skip long ticket lines)
We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port

Location

Kuşadası Port

M.Esat Bozkurt Caddesi

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Louise_s

Jul 25, 2024

Very nice experience with Esen as guide - I really recommend this activity if you like history! The entire experience was very well explained and interesting. Our guide, Esen, was amazing: very kind and friendly, sharing lots of rich details of the places' history. The lunch was the only part that could improve but despite that we really recommend this activity - specially Esen as a guide!

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Jean_r

Jul 25, 2024

Amazing experience - Bárbaros was an amazing tour guide. One of the best I have had. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. He had a fun sense of humor and had us laughing throughout the day. It was an extremely hot and he made sure we were taken care of and safe. I highly recommend the tour and Bárbaros

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Thomask229

Jul 24, 2024

A fabulous day - Had a great tour of Efes w Alriza. He was a very informative tour guide, and showed us a great day. I'd definitely do this trip again with him