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Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Private Tour with Lunch and Pickup
4.9
37 Ratings
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Discover Ephesus, Virgin Mary House, and Temple of Artemis on a private tour. Enjoy history, technology, and luxury with lunch and pickup included.
Duration:
7 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kusadasi - Enjoy a private tour to explore the historical landmarks of the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Virgin Mary House and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Kusadasi Cruise Port and driven to Selcuk in about 25 minutes, or you can start the tour directly from your hotel in Selcuk.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Begin your day by exploring Ephesus, once a major power in the ancient world. Walk along the marble streets, visit the upper Agora, and continue to the Odeon theater. Head to Domitian Square to see the beautiful columns at the Temple of Domitian. Pass by the Fountain of Pollio and see the Hercules Gate before moving on to the Temple and Fountain of Trajan. Marvel at the Temple of Hadrian, stroll by the Roman baths, public toilets, marketplace, and the ancient love house. Admire the remains of the Library of Celsus, the third-largest library in the Roman world. Visit The Great Theater and imagine watching a play in ancient times. Explore the Ephesus Experience Museum to immerse yourself in the ancient world, the daily life of the Roman Empire, the grandeur of the Temple of Artemis, and the magnificent atmosphere of the Celsus Library.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - Discover the Terrace Houses, the homes of Ephesus’s upper class. Imagine the lives of the wealthy residents and admire the beautiful mosaics and wall paintings.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her last days. She might have come to the area with Saint John, who spent several years spreading Christianity here. Pope Paul VI was the first to visit in the 1960s, and in the 1980s, Pope John-Paul II declared it a pilgrimage site for Christians.
- The Temple of Artemis - Learn about Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. Her most famous cult site was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed by arson on July 21, 356 BC, the same night Alexander the Great was born. Although Alexander offered to rebuild it, the Ephesians refused. The temple was eventually restored after his death but was later destroyed again by the Goths. Today, little remains of the Artemision, but you can visit to imagine its former magnificence.
- Selcuk - After the visits, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Selcuk. During the tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore local Turkish handicrafts.
- Kusadasi - Return to Kusadasi with unforgettable memories and be dropped off at your hotel or cruise port in time to catch your ship.
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What's Included
- Port & Hotel pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees to Ephesus Ancient Site, Ephesus Experience Museum, Terrace Houses, Virgin Mary House
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide in English or Spanish
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
Additional Information
Take the privilege of this private tour to enjoy a memorable day seeing the historical sights in the ancient city of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House and the Temple of Artemis. Have the chance to visit Ephesus Experience Museum which combines technology and archeology and brings the ancient world alive without boundaries. Admire the fantastic mosaics and wall paintings of Terrace Houses and imagine how it would be like to be a wealthy Roman living in Ephesus.
Location
İlayda Avantgarde
Atatürk Bulvarı
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(37 Ratings)
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362melikec
Jul 4, 2024
Super - Had a super friendly tour guide named Mert who told us everything illustrated.
Recommend it to anyone who wants to know everything about ephesus in detail. Mustafa was our top driver where we felt safe. Super boys keep going so👍🏻
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K4357wejasonh
Jul 4, 2024
Great tour, at fantastic locations. - Weather was hot, but our guide was good at finding shade. He was very knowledgeable and made fun jokes. Lunch was fantastic.
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398benjm
Jun 17, 2024
Ephesus 17062024 - Our tour guide Azer is very much accommodating & entertaining to all of us. I learned so many historical whereabouts on the places covered by the tour.
It’s a great opportunity for me to experience this s tour since I don’t usually get ample of time to go on a trip.
Ali our driver is also very great!
Thanks for having me!
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Amogh_2203
Jun 17, 2024
Ephesus day tour with Azer. Easily one of the highlights of our trip - The whole tour was really well done. The tour guide Azer made the whole experience a really enjoyable one. The driver Ali was also great.
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Mariarx6080pu
May 18, 2024
Good tour! - Our guide Enden was very charismatic and friendly.
He took his time explaining every detail. He picked us up at the agreed time. It went very well!
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Mnair2015
May 12, 2024
Great Ephesus tour experience - We had a wonderful experience during the Ephesus & Virgin Mary House private tour.Our guide Tijen Oral was knowledgeable & friendly.Driver Suleyman was courteous & professional. Note- we did not include lunch in our trip.
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Amnah864
May 8, 2024
Excellent very satisfied - Our tour guide MERVE was too good nice explanation and very helpful we had a baby with us so she looked out for the safety of the baby during the Ephesus tour and virgin Mary house too
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Adjuryg2023
May 5, 2024
An awesome experience 💯💯 - The trip was extremely enjoyable. Punctuality was well taken care of. Our tour guide Azer was amazing, well informed and impressively knowledgeable. Pretty jovial and witty. Would definitely recommend the Crowded House Tours.
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Y2661oqmichaels
May 5, 2024
Rich history - Thanks to our very informative and entertaining guide Mert, today was one of the highlights of my visit to Turkiye. Ephesus is stunning.
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Jamielore
May 24, 2024
You will enjoy it if you like history - If you like history this is the trip for you… our guide was extreme knowledgeable about the area and history… odd fashion show at the end to buy leather goods… but I guess all part of the experience
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