Private Ephesus Ancient City and Mary's House Tour From Kusadasi
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Kusadasi
Discover Ephesus and Mary's House on a private tour from Kusadasi. Explore ancient wonders, capture stunning photos, and experience Biblical history.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kusadasi - If you are traveling on a cruise ship, our professional tour guide will greet you outside the customs/passport control building with a signboard with your name on it.

If you are a hotel guest, our tour guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby at the specified time.

Then your guide will take you to your private transport and your Private tour starts.

  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus Ancient City is one of the most important highlights of our private Ephesus tours. Ephesus was the third largest city of the Roman Empire with a population of approximately 250000 in the Roman period. It was also the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor. You will have a chance to see the Library of Celsus (the third biggest library of the ancient world), the Great Theater of Ephesus (the biggest in Anatolia), latrines, the Temple of Hadrian, and more…
  • Ephesus Terrace Houses - Terrace houses, also known as houses of the rich, are located in the ancient city of Ephesus. The 6 luxury villas in the complex give us very important information about family life in the Roman period. The oldest of these houses, which have their own heating systems and are decorated with impressive Roman mosaics and frescoes, date to the 1st century.
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - During the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Jesus entrusted his mother to his apostle St. John in his last words, since Jerusalem was not safe for his mother Virgin Mary anymore. John placed Mary on the top of Bulbul Mountain near Ephesus, which he considered as a safe place.

It is believed that the Virgin Mary spent her last years in this house and died.

The House of the Virgin Mary is now officially registered as a place of pilgrimage, with the visits of Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.

  • The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in the 6th century BC. The temple took its final form in the 2nd century. With its size, it was the largest pagan belief center of the period. Although we can only see the basic structure and a single column and a few ruins today, it can be visited even to experience the current atmosphere.
  • Kusadasi Castle - The Kusadasi Castle, also known as Pigeon Island, is situated nearby to the port of Kusadasi. It is visible from your cruise ship, or you can opt to explore it independently after your tour.
  • Kusadasi Shopping Center - We will pass by the Kusadasi Shopping Center, which is conveniently located a mere 5-minute walk from the port. After the tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. Your guide will indicate the shopping area for you to enjoy at your leisure post-tour.
  • Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - We will pass by the Caravanserai, situated close to the port, merely a 5-minute walk away. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the area on your own.
  • Kusadasi - End of the tour. We will return to the Kusadasi port where your ship is docked.
What's Included
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Private Tour offering a more personalized and tailored service
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • Guaranteed on time return for cruise passengers
  • All insurances
  • Transportation with luxury Mercedes A/C Van with separate driver
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off
What's Not Included
  • Ephesus Entrance Fee: 40 Euros per Person
  • Mary’s House Entrance Fee: 400 Turkish Liras per person (it can be also paid in euro or usd)
  • Terrace Houses in Ephesus: 15 Euros per person
Additional Information

This tour is privately organized for your group only; it is not a shared group tour. Embark on a journey to discover the highlights of Ephesus, accompanied by a knowledgeable and professional local tour guide. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, walking along the same streets that were once tread by Apostle Paul and John. Witness the grandeur of the Ephesus Theatre, where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians, and capture stunning photos of the Celsus Library. Discover the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, and Agora, among others. Explore the very well-preserved Terrace Houses, renowned for their unique mosaics and frescoes. Experience the peaceful ambiance of the House of the Virgin Mary, the most significant Biblical site in Turkey. Visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

If desired, there is also an opportunity to enjoy a local lunch upon request.

Location
Kusadasi
Cancellation Policy

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

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Yuanchienp
Jun 2, 2024
I am a member of tourist group - Local guider Omer is good tourist guide that who is very professional person, because he knew the story of each scenic spot & explained very carefully in English with Chinese.
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_h6545xk
Jun 2, 2024
Best tour ever!! - Ömer is an extraordinary tour guide that explained a lot of history and details of Ephesus. Such a great experience, looking forward to come back again.
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Trip12054673191
May 16, 2024
Best tour ever! - We had a amazing day tour to Efes that I was dream to be there, and luckly we met a profesional local guide Mr. Omer that he gave a really unforgettable exclusive tour to these places, we really enjoy Turkiye and will plan to come back soon and also definitely commands to my friends !
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219christim
May 13, 2024
Wonderful full day tour of Ephesus. - Amazing and informative tour. Our guide, Eda Aksoy, was sweet, charming and extremely knowledgable, and just fun to tour with. We were on a cruise and this tour covered everything on the list for Ephesus, where as the cruise tours could only do 2 or 3 of the most important sites. I would highly recommend this tour and our guide, Eda
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Christinediane
May 13, 2024
Great tour - It was hard to find an agency that can do a Ephesus and Pamukkale tour in 1 day, but they were able to do just that at a reasonable price. They were very responsive and booking was a breeze. We were able to visit all the places that we wanted despite the short time. Our tour guide, Eda, was also amazing and very helpful as well. I would highly recommend them.
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