Private Tour of Ephesus,House of Mother Mary &Artemis Temple from Izmir
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of Mother Mary on this half-day, private guided tour. Travel in comfort with your small group, in a private vehicle that accommodates 12 passengers.
Important notice: Tour service starts between 8:00 and 10:00 am and finishes in between 17:00 or 18:00
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats available on request if advised at the time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
What To Expect
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus Ancient City, which contains the symbols that shed light on the superior urbanization, architecture and religious history of the Hellenistic and Roman periods, has the most important architectural and urban planning examples from different periods. The ancient city, which is completely made of marble, is also very impressive with its architectural structures. Where you will see one of the most magnificent excavations in the world, the ancient city of Ephesus is a remarkable ancient site and you will be able to see every step of the dozens of historical artefacts that include The Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, The Terraces of Apartment Houses, The stream baths of Scholastika, The temple of Hadrian and impressive Celsus Library which is adorned with columns and statues, and let's not forget about The Magnificent Grand Theater, where Saint Paul preached and is the largest theatre is antiquity with capacity of 24.000 seats.
The House of the Virgin Mary
In the House of Virgin Mary, declared holy by the Vatican, Muslims as well as Christians from all over the world pray and make offerings to fulfil their pilgrimage. In the Virgin Mary House, which is a sacred place for Christians all over the world, believers from all religions pray, and tourists make their visits. Olive trees on both sides of the path leading to the house of the Virgin Mary were planted by Lazarist monks in 1898. The statue of Mary, located at the end of the road with olives, is the gift of a religious community in Izmir and bears the date of 1867. The visit to the Virgin Mary House ends with three fountains reached by descending the stairs on the right after leaving the church. Drinkable water flows from the fountains and from the wells next to the church. Visitors do not only taste this water in the belief that it is healing but also take it with them.
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What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off at city center hotels, cruise port, or airport
Private guide
Transportation by air-conditioned van
Parking Fees
Gratuities to tour guides and drivers
Lunch, beverages, and personal expenditures
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Ancient City of Ephesus
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
GabeandYuri,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour of Ephesus, House of Mary and Temple Artemis from Pamukkale. I highly recommend this tour company, they are highly profesional. The Guide whose last name is Seker was phenomenal, he attended to all our needs and adjusted our itinerary as needed to accomodate our family's need. We were never rushed to see or do anything.
Amazing day trip in Ephesus
aliciagE8888XJ,Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spend our day exploring Virgin Mary’s House, the Ancient City of Ephesus, Sanctuary of St John’s and Isa Bey Mosque among other attractions. Despite an extremely hot weather, we had an excellent journey. Our guide, Seyhan Dogan from Travel Castle, was very knowledgeable, experienced and accommodative of our needs. Seyhan’s English is flawless, he has great sense of humor and enjoys what he’s doing. On top of everything, he took us to excellent shops where we found amazing deals! Highly recommend
One of the best experiences of my life.
katherinewI3855FZ,Sep 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great trip!! Castle Tours and especially our new friend Tugra were excellent in setting up every detail of our trip. Especially when we visited Hattusha. The whole day was special and the food was excellent. The staff were great and we now have new friends. Tugra took care of every detail with great care!!!! You will want to use Castle Tours and Tugra for your touring needs in Turkey. I promise you, you will have one of the greatest times of your life. I can't wait to go again.
Wonderful
Dreamer609066,May 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was everything we expected and more. The transportation was super comfortable, the driver was very good and friendly. The best part of the tour was our guide, Yesra. She speaks perfect English, knows every place and every detail of the history perfectly, she is kind, friendly, and patient. We visited Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and Pamukkale. I give this company a 5/5, their service is excellent. I would definitely hire them again.
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