Ephesus Premium: Private Ephesus Tour with House of Virgin Mary

If you have selected the "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option, your journey to Ephesus and its surroundings begins with a comfortable airport transfer. Your driver will meet you at your hotel reception or your Airbnb (subject to accessible parking) and take you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. This option includes round-trip airport transfers in Istanbul as well as round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir. Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. From there, you will be transferred to begin your in-depth exploration of Ephesus and its surrounding attractions.

If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Izmir" or "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Izmir city center or from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. From there, you will be driven to the Ephesus region to begin your private day tour.

If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Bodrum" option, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or from Bodrum Cruise Port. From there, you will be driven to the Ephesus region to begin your private day tour.

If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Kusadasi" option, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Kusadasi Cruise Port. From there, you will be driven to the Ephesus region to begin your private day tour.

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.

The next visit of your tour will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

Following your included lunch at a local restaurant in Selçuk, enjoy a brief cultural presentation on the ancient art of Turkish carpet weaving. Learn how skilled artisans transform natural materials into exquisite handmade carpets, preserving a tradition passed down through generations.

Another visit of your tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off at the same location where your journey began, according to the option you selected at the time of booking.

If you have booked the "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option, you will be transferred to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel. Please note that these return airport transfers and domestic flights are included only with the "Round-Trip from Istanbul" option.