Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary Tour

5.0 (26 reviews) 4–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

26 reviews

5.0

Library of Celsus, Ephesus — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Efeso — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is a private boutique tour. Just for you and your companies. Not a group tour!!!

Experience more than 2000 years of history and christianity by this guided private Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House tour. You will walk 1 mile (1,5 km) through the Roman ruins such as Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, The Great Theater of Ephesus, latrines, terrace houses, marble streets and many more. Also can pray at the shrine of Virgin Mary, drink holly water and stick your wishes on its wall.

You will avoid the crowds and extreme hot during the high season. We also prepare the entrance tickets in advance to avoid the long lines and save up time.

We assure you an unforgettable Ephesus experience and 100% Satisfaction.

Day Trips Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Ports of Call Tours Archaeology Tours Car Tours

At a glance

Duration: 4–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Turquiahora Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: A new model Mercedes mini van according to the group size
Included: Port / Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Parking Fees
Included: Typical local lunch
Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Ancient City of Ephesus
Not included: Entrance fees: House of Virgin Mary
Not included: Entrance fee - St John's Basilica

Itinerary

Port Kusadasi Turkey

5 min

You meet your guide at the cruiseport of Kuşadası, with your name written on a board
Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours Admission not included

Best preserved Greco-Roman city of Europe. Located in Selçuk, Izmir. You walk one mile distance by the explanations of your professional tour guide. Watching and taking photos of the amazing monuments such as the Senate of the city, Gate of Hercules, Trajan's Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, The Great Theater with 25000 people seating capacity and much more belonings of an ancient roman city.
The House of the Virgin Mary

one hour Admission not included

This place is a holy place for the Christian World. Because it is believed Virgin Mary lived her last years here it is a pilgrimage area for the christians. Pope Paul VI, Jean Paul II and Benedict visited the house.
Selcuk

45 min

In case necessary some free time in Selçuk town for lunch and see the local handcrafts around.
Basilica of St. John

45 min Admission included

One of the twelve apostles, St John lived his final years in Ephesus. Once he was exiled to the Greek island Patmos where he wrote his Gospel and then turned back to Ephesus. This church was built 6th century AD, by Roman emperor Justinia and the tomb of St John is believed to lie under the main dome.
The Temple of Artemis

30 min

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We stop here for a short information of the temple and panoramic view of the Selçuk Castle, St John's Church and Isa Bey Mosque. Where you can see three holy place of Pagans, Christians and Muslims together.
Kusadasi

Passing by

We do have pick up and drop off service to Kuşadası Hotels and Cruise Port