Private Tour

Kusadasi Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

Overview

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This exclusive tour offers a personalized journey through one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world, Ephesus, renowned for its majestic ruins, including the awe-inspiring Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. You will also visit the serene House of Virgin Mary, a sacred site for both Christians and Muslims, believed to be the final home of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This private tour ensures a flexible itinerary, intimate experience, and a knowledgeable guide to provide in-depth insights into the cultural and historical significance of each site, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a deeper understanding of the ancient world in a luxurious, comfortable setting.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Ancient City of Ephesus

Visit Ephesus, one of the world's richest and most rewarding archaeological sites with ruins dating from the Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Roman and early Byzantine periods. The highlights of our tour will be : * Antique theatre * The famed Library of Celsus * The Mosque of Isabey * The Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and a group of recently excavated early Byzantine mansions that feature incredibly well-preserved floor mosaics and frescoes. At Ephesus, the past comes to life in a pageantry of architectural and artistic marvels the like of which can be found almost nowhere else in the world.

3 hours • Admission Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Ephesus is also closely associated with the beginnings of the Christian faith. In addition to being the city to which the Letters to the Ephesians were written, St. John and St. Paul both visited the city, and the Virgin Mary herself is said to have spent her last days nearby. We will make a short pilgrimage to the House of the Virgin Mary, which stands high on a mountainside overlooking the Aegean Sea the Greek island of Samos.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Private Professional Licensed Guiding

Pick up & Drop Off from Kusadasi Hotels & Cruise Port

Entrance Tickets

Lunch

Gratuities (optional)

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Kusadasi Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

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Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

My review
A6233JDabhishekp,,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Terrific tour,most amazing was our tour guide yesra! So far we r been blessed with brilliant tour guides like serra and Osmania istanbul through out! Their depth of knowledge ,affection towards the elderly and children are class apart! Drivers are safe and time bound, everything was perfect!
Excellent trip! Very accommodating and our guide was extremely knowledgeable.
M3186TYthomasd,,Jun 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seeing ruins of ancient Ephesus and where the Apostle John was buried brought to life pages of the Bible. Our guide was very knowledgeable and patient with my desire to take many photos. Lunch was excellent.
Superrr duper
suruchisethia,,May 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were a group of 6 girls visiting turkey. We had a super time thanks to popular travels. Their guides were so good and helpful. So accommodating. Showed us everything so well. Special mention to Tijen who was super helpful in everything. Also guljaan who was a wonderful guide. Will always book u guys. Thank you
Personalized 3 Day Tour - 7 Churches
janetbS6013ZA,,May 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I asked if a private tour of the 7 Churches of Revelation from Istanbul could be arranged while on a half day tour in Istanbul. Before the end of the half day tour in Istanbul, a personal 3 day tour of the requested was arranged for me that would begin within 48 hours. Fatih was amazing at arranging behind the scenes, as was Tijen, my guide for those 3 days. She came prepared and was very kind, improvising if I requested a quick detour or change in the plan. I highly recommend her.
The best friend and guide in Turkey
shahbaazm2022,,Mar 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tijen is not just the best guide you'll meet in Turkey but she is a friend that you can talk to. We talked about our countries, over lives and everything in between. It was one of the most joyful days of travel we had. Thank you!