Tours/Selcuk/Ephesus Biblical Tour House of the Virgin Mary and Ancient City
Viator · Private tour

Ephesus Biblical Tour House of the Virgin Mary and Ancient City

5.0(22)Selcuk1 hour
VIATOR5.0(11)TRIPADVISOR4.9(11)

Description

Explore the profound biblical significance of Ephesus in a day dedicated to its sacred history. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her last earthly home, and the Basilica of Saint John, the resting place of the beloved disciple. Walk through the Ancient City of Ephesus, where Saint Paul preached and early Christians thrived, with an expert guide who offers insights into the region's religious and archaeological importance. - Visit the House of the Virgin Mary on Nightingale Mountain - Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, a key site in early Christianity - Gain insights from a knowledgeable guide specialized in religion and history - Enjoy comfortable transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle

Tour Options

Pick up From Izmir City
  • Pick up from Izmir Hotels/Port Pickup included
Pick up From Kusadasi / Selcuk
  • From Kusadasi Port / Hotels Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Your private tour will start with Ephesus, Not only one of the best-preserved Roman cities of the ancient world, it is also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the community that received the very first letter in the Book of Revelation.

Admission included60 min

A serene location of a stone chapel on Nightingale Mountain, believed to be the final home of Mary, Mother of Jesus, brought here by St. John after the Crucifixion.

Admission included60 min

The final resting place of the beloved disciple, the author of the Gospel and Revelation, the apostle who walked with Jesus and carried Mary to these very lands.

Highlights

Pickup and Drop-off from Hotels or Cruise Ports
All Entrance Fees
Private Guide Professional at Biblical Tour
Guaranteed skip-the-line!
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Pickup and Drop-off from Hotels or Cruise Ports
All Entrance Fees
Private Guide Professional at Biblical Tour
Guaranteed skip-the-line!
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
A Delicious Local Lunch (15$ per person)

Pickup Locations & Times

Cruise passengers will meet their private guide at the exit gate of the immigration terminal in the port. Hotel guests will meet their private guide at the hotel lobby.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(22)

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63daniela
August 19, 2026
Best tour of our trip. Tas is a fantastic guide!

We have had the best experience start to end. We were met at the port within seconds of getting off the ship. Tas had already reached out the day before to confirm details and share his contact information. The tour was brilliant with loads of information and chance to take some amazing photos. The food stop was also great with lovely fresh food enroute back. Tas really was the best guide and we would highly recommend booking this tour!

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Lisa0124
August 17, 2026
Incredible experience!! Highly recommend!!

Incredible experience!! Would highly recommend!! Our tour guide Taz, and our driver were amazing! We made our way over from Samos and were greeted at the harbour by Taz, and then swiftly picked up by our driver. We discussed our itinerary, and completed everything we wanted to see. Taz was very knowledgeable, explaining the history of everything we visited in detail. This was definitely the highlight of our holiday!!

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fabrizia80
August 17, 2026
Excellent. Highly recommended.

Gigi our guide was excellent and very informative. The tour was with a small group and the bus was clean and with ac.. Tour was very well organised. Lunch was very good. Highly recommended .

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F6255NLjeffb
August 17, 2026
GG tour experience

We did all bit of walking to the bus which was not great but when we got on and started to drive to the location GG really explained in detail about everything we pasted and always made sure we could hear everything.GG always made sure we where all together and that we enjoyed it and she always made us feel welcome.

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stewart74s
August 17, 2026
Great guide

Amazing guide, really knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend

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Z5091SBvickys
August 17, 2026
Informative

Gigi was a fantastic guide. Knowledge, friendly and approachable.

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annettecvd
August 16, 2026
Excellent tour!

Our tour guide Taz is the best and so was our driver, Boss. Taz was waiting for us when we got out of the port. He was very detailed and extremely knowledgeable. We were not rushed at all and we felt we spent enough time at each sight. We skipped all the lines. Book this tour, you will not be disappointed!

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Rick_P
August 15, 2026
Ephesus

We had a wonderful experience. Our guide Tas was very knowledgeable and personable. He made the tour exciting and interesting.

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Deidre_F
August 13, 2026
Gigi was amazing! She...

Gigi was amazing! She greeted us promptly with great communication before and during the excursion. She was extremely informative on Turkish culture and Christian history while she took us to our destinations.

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jefffK4022RQ
August 13, 2026
Excellence

Gigi was wonderful! Very informed and became a friend.

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