PRIVATE & GROUP: Ephesus, Mary's House, Artemis Temple w/LUNCH

Explore Ephesus, Virgin Mary House, and Artemis Temple with an expert guide. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, local lunch, and convenient transport. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Port Kusadasi Turkey - According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship’s arrival time, meet your guide at the port and set out towards the first visit point.
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The Virgin Mary’s House located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
  • The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
  • The Basilica of Saint John - St. John’s Basilica, 3 km away from the ruins of Ephesus a small church was built dedicated to John in 2C AD, Later in 6C AD it was replaced by a huge basilica built by the Emperor Justinian, The impressive ruins are still standing today.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus Ancient City is an archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West with its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. An impressive city, ıt is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
  • Port Kusadasi Turkey - At the end of the tour, we depart for Kusadasi Port.
What's Included
  • Kusadasi port pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Car park fees and local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entry tickets (Your guide will have skip-the-line tickets, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages
Additional Information

Visit > Ephesus Ruins, Virgin Mary House, St John Basilica, Temple of Artemis.

SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Pick up and drop off from Kusadasi Port, Lunch in a local restaurant, Transportation.

This is a Best Seller Ephesus tour with an expert local guide and gives you an opportunity to choose SMALL GROUP or PRIVATE TOUR options.

Visit Ancient Ephesus; walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St. John, and St Paul walked, see the monuments such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple, and more, See Terrace Houses where rich Ephesians used to live, Visit Mary House; where she spent her final days, St. John Basilica; where John wrote his gospel. Learn history about early Christians and Romans from your local guide, and take a photo from the best photoshoot points.

  • Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skip-the-line tickets for Ephesus, so you will skip long ticket lines )
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
  • We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
Location
Port Kusadasi Turkey
Camikebir, Feribot LimanI
Cancellation Policy

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

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