Ephesus Private Tour 4: Explore Artemis Temple, House of Virgin Mary, and Basilica of St John

Immerse yourself in ancient history with our Ephesus Private Tour 4. Explore the Artemis Temple, House of Virgin Mary, and Basilica of St John. No hidden costs. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ege Ports - Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Visit 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.
  • The Basilica of Saint John - After House of Virgin Mary, drive to Basilica of St. John, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
  • The Temple of Artemis - We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.
  • Kusadasi - Arrival to Kusadasi . You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Kusadasi center for last minute shopping on your own.
What's Included
  • Private Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Private Transportation with A/C
  • Landing and/or Facility Fees
  • Pre-Paid Entrance Tickets to Skip Lines
  • Parking Fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to your tour guide and driver
Additional Information

Private Tour: Ephesus - Artemis Temple - House of Virgin Mary - Basilica of St John
NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You may add Terrace Houses into your program by paying the entrance fee. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours. You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip.

  • NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time.
  • Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
Location
Ege Ports
Liman Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Faraway38392580593
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing day with Ozge! - We recently visited Kusadasi, Turkey on a cruise and opted for a private tour with Ephesus Shuttle instead of the ship's excursion. It was a fantastic decision! Our guide, Ozge, was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Ephesus, but also friendly and engaging. She brought the ancient city to life, explaining the significance of each building and monument in a way that was both informative and entertaining. Since we got off the ship early, she was able to speak with other tour guides to find out where the crowds were. We got to Virgin Mary's house and hardly anyone was there! As we were walking out, a few large tour buses had just pulled up. We were thankful that she got us there when she did! The best part is that this private tour with Ephesus Shuttle cost less than the crowded group tours offered by the cruise line. We were able to explore at our own pace, ask questions, and truly appreciate the wonder of Ephesus without feeling rushed or herded along. If you're looking for a personalized and insightful Ephesus experience, look no further than Ephesus Shuttle. You won't be disappointed!
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Harry_f
May 25, 2024
Amazing tour of all the sites in and around Ephesus - Our tour with Mr. Nejdet met all of our expectations. It was wonderful to experience all of the significant biblical sites in Ephesus and nearby. The ruins of the city were absolutely amazing. We chose the terrace houses option and were very glad that we did. "Nej" provided excellent commentary and guided us throughout the sites. We highly recommend this tour.
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B8385vbellied
Apr 13, 2024
ephesus tour -- best time ever! - We had an absolutely amazing time! Tour guide was very knowledgable and it was good to hear things from a biblical prospective. They were very accommodating to our needs and even offered airport shuttle service. Absolutely recommend!
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Vlawlaw
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful time with a very knowledgeable guide - Mr Melith provided lots of information about Ephesus and the historical background of how it relates to the bible. Very informative and interesting, it made the visit much more interesting. One of our highlights in Turkey, in fact it was the top experience.
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Navigator587100
Jan 9, 2024
Fantastic Tour in Ephesus from the Cruise Ship ! - The tour was amazing and our tour guide Mrs. Selda was fantastic. She customized the tour for us. The Mercedes Van and driver to a fabulous job getting us to all the sites. Because it was just the two of us, my husband was able to hear everything that she said. I definitely would recommend Ephesus Shuttle to anyone.
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Nathaliedk5508nf
Nov 16, 2023
Cruise stopover in Kusadasi - We greatly enjoyed our guided tour with Mr. Kerem and his driver. I recommend them without hesitation for the discovery of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John.
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Northstar20269831190
Aug 29, 2023
Private Van Tour of Ephesus - Great tour for family of mixed ages. Children and seniors. Guide was friendly and informative, and helpful. Driver was great too. Would highly recommend this tour and company.
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Katietesy
Aug 4, 2023
Excellent Guide & Visit - Our guide Emre was so knowledgeable, funny, and catered the tour information to our interests. The archaeological site is a must-see in Turkey; it includes fascinating Greek and Roman designs. Pick up and drop off were easy.
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Lani
Jul 8, 2023
Hatice gets a High Five! - Loved Hatice. Took her time to give us the history & knowledge ftom hef 40 years in the travel/tourist industry. She was very personable & we enjoyed aour lunch together and more insight into Ephesus. Would gladly recommend her & Ephesus Shuttle.
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R7553ewrobertf
Jun 23, 2023
Tour from Kusadasi - Absolutely amazing tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus, house of Virgin Mary and St. John Basilica. Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Nedjet gave us a true sense of the history of the area and insight into Turkish culture. Having a separate driver allowed us time to fully engage our guide throughout the tour and also made the tour much easier given we would be dropped at the entrance to each area with our guide and picked up at the exit. This saved us valuable time and reduced fatigue as we toured. Finally, we added a delicious Turkish lunch with our guide that give us a perfect break in the middle of the day. We took multiple private tours on our cruise through the Mediterranean and while they were all exceptional, we agreed that our tour from Kusadasi was the highlight of our trip. Thanks to Mr. Nedjet, our driver and Ephesus Shuttle for an amazing day!
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