Private Tour

PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

NO HIDDEN COST : ENTRANCE FEES are included in our rates

✅ When you compare our tours , please check includes and excludes carefully.

✅ Most of the Travel agents DO NOT include entrance fees to their rates

The meeting time will be emailed within 24 hours following your reservation, according to your ship's arrival time.

Enjoy this 4 or 6 hour ( Without Terrace House Option is around 4 hours and with Terrace Houses option is around 5 to 6 hours ) excursion starting at Kusadasi CRUISE TERMİNAL, and taking you to Ephesus.

Private options are customizable

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

NO HIDDEN COST : ENTRANCE FEES are included in our rates

When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Our Tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port or the lobby of Listed hotels with your name sign at pre-arranged time . Pick up time will be given during your confirmation. Kusadasi Cruise Terminal pick up time normally 30 to 45 minutes after your cruise arrival

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

Professional Licenced Tour guide

Local Tax and Handling Fee

Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines )

Parking Fees

Air-conditioned Transportation .

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Pickup points

Korumar Hotel De Luxe

Gazi Begendi Bulvari No: 21 Kusadasi Turkiye

Charisma De Luxe Hotel

Gazibegendi Bulv. No 7, Kusadasi Turkiye

Unique Life Style Hotel

Suleyman Demirel Boulevard, Yavansu Mevkii No:120 Kusadasi Turkiye

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kusadasi

Ataturk Bulvari Yat Limani Karsisi Kusadasi Turkiye

Options

Mini Group WITH Terrace Houses

Duration: 5 hours: Pickup times vary depending on each ship. The pick-up time within 24 hours following your reservation will be emailed.
Mini Group with Terrace House: NO HIDDEN COSTS. Entrances Fees are included as well as professional English speaking tour and Air Contioned Minibus.
Pickup included

Private WITH Terrace Houses

ENTRANCE FEES ARE INCLUDED. : Please check includes & excludes carefully when you compare our rates with others.
Pickup included

Private WITHOUT Terrace Houses

ENTRANCE FEES ARE INCLUDED: NO HIDDEN COSTS. Private Tour. Please check includes & excludes carefully when you compare our rates with others.
Pickup included

Mini Group WITHOUT Terraces

Duration: 4 hours: Pickup times vary depending on each ship. The pick-up time within 24 hours following your reservation will be emailed
ENTRANCE FEES ARE INCLUDED: Please check includes & excludes carefully when you compare our rates with others.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

2,452 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2333

A must see Tour
cesargF4104RK,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great experience. Visited the home of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the Basilica of St John. The tour guide and but drive were not only professional but great company. Recommend to all.
Wonderful trip!
conner10311104,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Fusun was a wonderful tour guide, was very knowledgeable on the history of Ephesus. She answered all of our questions and provided an overall amazing experience.
Wonderful private experience
Mark S,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely top rate. We had a great day with Emre. He was an extremely knowledgeable guide. The private experience was wonderful. Excellent lunch at a very nice country restaurant.
Highly recommend this your
nancymA3260CP,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing tour. We were able to see Mary’s house and tour the ruins of Ephesus. We unfortunately only had about 4 hours but what we saw was amazing. Our driver and tour guide were so informative and they tried to get us to see as much as we could in the short amount of time
Amazing Ephesus
Marian M,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cem was an excellent guide. My husband and I were on a private tour. Cem’s English and knowledge of the area was remarkable . He took us on a special tour of the villas in the ruins of Ephesus.
Walking encyclopedia
theu159,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aleyna was walking encyclopedias. She was very Knowledgeable, interesting and very patient. And she is beautiful too! We were supposed to be in a group but somehow got a private tour. Lucky for us!!! This is a great experience to book rather than doing it through the cruiseline.
The most memorable tour of our summer vacation was the trip to Ephesus!
KathyC1410,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the time we got off the cruise ship until our return, Ceran was a wonderful, attentive, and caring tour guide who took great care of us and made sure we enjoyed every moment of our tour. Thank you for the wonderful treat of Turkish coffee and for making us all feel so welcome. We enjoyed all the sites, and Ceran helped us avoid the crowds at Mary's House, so we were able to enjoy the experience. Ephesus was phenomenal and a site we will never forget.
Private tour of Ephesus and Mary’s House.
krb123,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour of a special place, Ephesus and the House of Mary. Guide was prompt, meeting us at the agreed upon time and kept us on schedule. The tour guide added significant information at each stop which added immensely to the quality of the experience. Well done and would highly recommend.
Great tour!
O3224DIkatiek,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great tour! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and taught us about the culture of Turkey as we were driving around. We actually loved the cultural stops at the pottery and rug shops. There was no pressure at all. Ephesus was really neat and it was so nice to have a guide walk us through and tell us about things.
Great experience with personal guide.
docjalby,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was on a Royal Carribean Greek Islands cruise. We booked excursions at every stop. This was by far the best tour company of the excursions. Selenay spoke perfect English and knew a ton of stuff about Ephesus, even questions from me that she probably wouldn't get from other people. Not only that, it was just me and my wife for the same cost as what it would have been for a giant RC group tour.