Private or Group: Ephesus, House of Mary Tour with ENTRY TICKETS
Description
Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests. Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Kusadasi Port. Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about early Christian and Roman history. Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Lunch. The tour guide will suggest a restaurant; if everyone agrees, lunch is added to the program.
was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-Tour start times are adjusted according to the ship's arrival time at the port and the tour start time will be confirmed to you within 24 hours after purchasing the tour. -Please contact your local provider to reconfirm your pick-up time. -We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- ✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
- ❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
- Group Tour Optıon: This option usually has 8–10 participants. Also, if your group has 10+ people, you can book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
- Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
- The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
Reviews(18)
Tour guide was great very informative explained a lot of information. Just be prepared to be hustled to purchase things throughout the tour, carpets jewelry, fashion, etc. gets a little annoying at times. Otherwise, very good tour, hospitable people enjoyable sites.
We loved this. Run don’t walk to book this tour. Hati was superb explaining everything about our visit. Catered to our wishes. She is a wonderful person and tour guide. Max was an excellent driver who made sure these old people did not have to walk very far. I can’t rave enough about this experience. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Ephesus.
Ozz was a excellent tour guide. With fluent English. He was kind and knowledgeable person. Thank you Ozz. Ephesus was great
Zaynep was our tour guide and she was awesome ! The tour was excellent and would recommend it to everyone! She was very good at explaining the everything!
Dear 107nickz Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. The feedback always motivates us to serve you better. Thank you very much once again and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TOUR ALTINKUM TRAVEL
Ata was amazing, very knowledgeable, and made sure no one was left behind. He made the whole tour ready and fun!!! Would love to do again with this tour!!
Tayfun was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable of the history of. Turkey, especially Kusadasi and Ephesus. I recommend this tour!
Dear Roving30947801877 Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. The feedback always motivates us to serve you better. Thank you very much once again and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TOUR ALTINKUM TRAVEL
It is really a good experience. Medi, our tour guide is very informative. She made things easier. We were very comfortable during the trip.
Dear Guest Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. The feedback always motivates us to serve you better. Thank you very much once again and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TOUR ALTINKUM TRAVEL
Well organized, small group, a guide who explained very well, very friendly, you could tell that she likes what she does
We had an Extremely professional guide who guided us throughout the tour and explained all the details. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and we had the opportunity to imagine how the ascent community used to live.
Medi was amazing !!! She gave us a full day experiences we will never forget. Each stop was more than what we had dreamed of!! She made us all feel so welcome. She took her time to make sure all of our questions were answered. We will remember today for the rest of our life. Would suggest to book and ask for Medi !!! You will be happy you did !!
