Private Tour

Private Guided Tour of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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Enjoy a full-day guided private tour from Kusadasi and explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus. Visit the last documented residence of the Virgin Mary and see the remains of the Temple of Artemis. This is a customized private tour and flexible time so you can make your own itinerary when you meet your tour guide! this is a %100 stress-free tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Ancient City of Ephesus

One of the main appeals of Kusadasi is its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Virgin Mary and John the Apostle once walked its streets. This full-day guided tour from Kusadasi takes you to explore what is unquestionably one of the greatest sites of antiquity. The largest open-air museum in Turkey, Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still bear the mark of ancient chariot wheels. Your guide will show you the awe-inspiring Great Theater, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and gladiators once engaged in battle. Walk along Marble Street to the Library of Celsus - the facade of which has been remarkably restored. You will also visit the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, and many other remarkable ruins.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

The Church of the Virgin Mary lies just beyond Ephesus. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days here. This church was erected on the foundation of that house and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off

A/C late model mercedes van

Licensed Local guide

Entrance fees

Food and drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private shore excursion

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Tour!
William H,,May 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Özgür was a terrific guide with deep knowledge of Ephesus and the surrounding areas. He treated us to a Turkish lunch and even allowed us to tour a carpet weaving facility and a ceramics studio that provided a wonderful glimpse into Turkish culture and arts. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
Incredible Effesos.... tour
francov,,Nov 20, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour in general was very good. The driver was very nice and polite. The tour guide, Ceyla, was very knowledgeable and educated. She took us to nice tourist places also, such as a carpet company and a leather factory. The sites were incredible and very well preserved (10 to the Turkish government). Sure would recommend this tour to anyone.
Excellent service, very professional!
Gabriela A,,Feb 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We agree with them to make a day tour of Efeso knowing the most important and representative of the area. Our guide Ender, was punctual in our hotel to pick us up and take us to the tour, it is very important that when visiting places with a lot of history as Selçuk ruins, house of the Virgin Mary to understand all their history do it with a serious agency and that has professional guides and with knowledge of cause that you explain everything in detail. This is found in Ada Vegas Travel, an agency with an excellent quality of customer service since the first contact by email we had, Ender is an excellent guide, professional, punctual, friendly and also speaks Spanish perfectly. Our day in Selçuk was very interesting and fun, thanks to Ada Vegas Travel for everything, besides they also have different services throughout Turkey so if you think about visiting this country I recommend 100% to do it with them.

From US$75.00