Ephesus and Virgin Mary Tour with Skip the Line, Lunch incl.

5.0 (26 reviews) 3–5 hours Free cancellation

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Hercules Gate — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Basilica of Saint John — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

In addition to the standard Ephesus tour, many interesting visiting points and information from recent excavations. More time at visiting places to live the spirit of Ephesus and Virgin Mary.

A comprehensive tour that you can customize completely according to your wishes. Very well organized Shore Excursion from local family business.

Officially licensed local guides, latest model vehicles, clean and reliable local restaurants, reliable shopping.

There is no doubt that we will do our best to provide you with the comfort, convenience and the best service on our tours.

What we do on tour ? ;

After visiting the Virgin Mary's house and Ephesus, we will taste excellent Turkish local dishes in the middle of the day. Of course, after lunch, we listen to the stories of tea and turkish coffee, which is indispensable for Turks, and sip it. Have you heard about fortune telling from a coffee cup? You will hear yours :)

Then we visit the temple of Artemis and talk about Basilica of St. John.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Wander Turkey Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Included: All Taxes
Included: Pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities for Guide and Driver
Not included: Entry Fees for Visiting Places
Not included: Tradational Turkish Local Lunch
Not included: Parking Fees

Itinerary

Ephesus Ancient City

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Meet at meeting point. Kusadasi Cruise Port

Drive to Ephesus around 20 mins.

Entry Fee - Officially 40 euro , cash for the skip line ticket

Visit Ephesus Ancient City from upper gate to lower gate. And meet with the car at lower gate. No walking back to the upper gate.

See: State and Commercial Agora, Roman Baths, Bouleterion ( parliament building ), Prytanion, Relief of Health Symbol - Gods - Emperors, Fountains ( Pollio-Trajanus ), Temple of Hadrianus, Scholastica Bath, Latrines ( public toilets ), Love House, Roman Terrace Houses, Celcius Library, Kuretes Street, Marbel Street, Great Theather, Harbour Street, Sewer System, Water System, Gymnasion, Tombs, Mile Stones, Statues.
The House of the Virgin Mary

45 min Admission not included

Visit Mother Mary House.

Entry Fee - Officially 400 liras per person. ( approx 15 Usd )

Get information about Mother Mary's journey from Jarussalem to Ephesus with St. John. Talk about St. John and early Christianity in Jarussalem and Ephesus. How they came and lived around Ephesus.

Also information about Pope's visitation to Virgin Mary House. Pope VI. Paulus 26 July 1967, Pope II. İoannes Paulus 30 October 1979, Pope XVI.
The Temple of Artemis

20 min

Visit Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders in ancient world. See its rare location together with İsa bey mosque , Selcuk Castle and Basilica of St. John.
Isa Bey Mosque

20 min

Visit İsa bey mosque.

Get information about architecture of the building.

Talk about İslam religion and holy book. Mosques in Turkey
Ephesus Terrace Houses

45 min Admission not included

Roman Houses - Mosaics - Wall Paintings

Entry Fee - Officially 12 euro

Have a great walking between Roman houses, get information about Roman s daily life at home. See their mocaics on their courtyards and watch the wall paintings on their walls.
Kusadasi Castle

Passing by

Kusadasi or Pigeon Castle is a symbol of the city. While passing next to it you will be informed about its foundation history. You will get brief information about walking path inside the castle.
Selcuk

Passing by

Selcuk town center. Selcuk is the smallest town of Izmir province that is one of the most historical , religious , ancient location in the world. While going to Ephesus ancient city you will see the city center and will be informed about local life, daily life, tradition and culture of this town. Also you will get information of the agriculture and all the flora around.
Kusadasi

Passing by

Kusadasi sea side - center. At the beginning of the tour you will pass from Kusadasi city center and will get information about the historical buildings in town. Kusadasi is one of the touristic resort town. Not only for tourist but also for turkish people its very populer to have summer holiday. You will be informed about its importance. What makes the city that much important? You will get information about historical places,, daily life , touristic life, what people do in winter , agriculture, tradition, culture and many others.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Kusadasi Cruise Port, Tour Guide will be waiting with the sign at port exit gate in the parking lot.

End point

Kusadasi Cruise Port, Tour Guide will be waiting with the sign at port exit gate in the parking lot.

Pickup points

Kusadasi Cruise Port. Tour Guide will be waiting with the sign at port exit gate in the parking lot.

!!! ONLY CRUISE GUESTS reservations are accepted. Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the Kusadasi cruise port. Your guide will greet you with a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance fees: We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines. Please make ready the entrance ticket price in cash