Private Tour

From Bodrum: Private Biblical Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Walk in the footsteps of Saint Paul, St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary in one unforgettable day.

This carefully paced itinerary combines the most important biblical sites of the Ephesus region with an expert guide

specialized in religion, archaeology and history.

Ephesus Ancient City – Not only one of the best-preserved Roman cities of the ancient world, it is also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the community that received the very first letter in the Book of Revelation.

House of the Virgin Mary- A serene location of a stone chapel on Nightingale Mountain, believed to be the final home of Mary, Mother of Jesus, brought here by St. John after the Crucifixion.

Basilica of Saint John. The final resting place of the beloved disciple, the author of the Gospel and Revelation, the apostle who walked with Jesus and carried Mary to these very lands.

Step into the marble avenues where Saint Paul preached, where Saint John lived all his later life.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Ephesus Ancient City

Your private tour will start with Ephesus, Not only one of the best-preserved Roman cities of the ancient world, it is also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the community that received the very first letter in the Book of Revelation.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Virgin Mary's House

A serene location of a stone chapel on Nightingale Mountain, believed to be the final home of Mary, Mother of Jesus, brought here by St. John after the Crucifixion.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Brand New A/C Luxury Mercedes Vito with Private Driver

Private Guide Professional at Biblical Tour

Pickup and Drop-off from Hotel or Cruise Port

Guaranteed skip-the-line!

A Delicious Local Lunch (15$ per person)

Ephesus Ancient City

Virgin Mary House

St John Basilica

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From Bodrum: Private Biblical Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary Tour

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best Tour Ever
liscione1,,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
By far the best tour we have ever taken. Our guide, Elif, could not have been more accommodating. My husband recently had extensive orthopedic surgery and she was so patient and caring. In addition to her kind manner, Elif was very knowledgeable . It was obvious that she really enjoyed her job..This was the highlight of our trip. Wish we had more time in Ephesus. Highly recommend Elif!
Family fun experience
248carenc,,Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Ms Nur was super knowledgeable and friendly! We were able to customize our day to suit our family ❤️. We all had a wonderful day.
Our lovely kusadasi experience
Kinkini,,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing! Our guide, Nage shared very good information about Ephesus and near by areas. She was patient and made us taste local turkish delicacies and turkish market. It was simply wonderful and really helped us understand Turkish culture.
A great day
X2663GBmarisal,,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent service from Sergio!!! He explains the whole story very well... He is very accessible and gives you your space and free time... In addition to being polite...
Tas was great!
keelyi2024,,Jun 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tas was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun and kept the whole tour highly entertaining. He organized a fun and very informative day!
Wonderful
truevictoria,,Sep 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was truly wonderful. This was my first big vacation since the start of COVID and everything felt normal. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and very kind. We had someone is our group that had some issues walking and she was patient enough to wait and make sure she felt comfortable while walking on marble.