Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

The tour will start with a drive to scenically wonderful coastal road before you reach the ancient city of Ephesus. The first place you will visit on this exciting tour will be the Virgin Mary’s House. Next visit to the Temple of Artemis. Lunch will be served at a lovely local restaurant.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Once in the ancient city itself we will explore this ancient Roman city and visit the Library of Celcius, Temple of Hadrian, the Theatre and Odeon. Hellenistic and Roman vestiges: Odeon, Bouleterion, Fountains, Temples, Roman Baths. The Library of Celsus: Renowned for its statues of four female figures symbolizing Wisdom, Knowledge, Intelligence and Valor. The Great Theater: This theater is the spot where St Paul preached to Ephesians.

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The home nestled in the grotto is believed to have been Mary’s residence during her last days.

  • The Temple of Artemis - Proceed the tour with Temple of Artemis that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was built in 6th century BC and was known to have been the very first building ever-built entirely of marble. It had 127 Ionic pillars with the famous Ionic proportion and was rebuilt by Alexander the Great right after he took over the control of the city from the Persians.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum 2 people required for this tour
  • We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
Location
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
Feribot Limanı
from the Kusadasi Port
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joan_w
Nov 14, 2023
Loved having a private... - Loved having a private tour with an excellent guide. Very informative. We learned a lot. The transportation was very nice (fancy car).
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Gary_g
Oct 22, 2023
5 star tour - I have done this tour twice before, but this was the best and it was because of the tour guide Tugba very knowledgeable, patient and spontaneous. Ecellent tour and vehicle. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Patricia_d
Oct 14, 2023
Great tour of Ephesus - Excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Showed us a lot. Covered all the important sites. Well done. Pick up was easy and on time. Driver was excellent. Lunch was delicious.
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Judith_t
Oct 13, 2023
Wonderful! - Get away from the herds of people! A private is worth every dime to see these sites. They got us back to ship in time easily.
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Brian_p
Oct 9, 2023
Mahmet was a great guide, brought Epesus to life - Mahmet was a great guide, brought Ephesus to life. We took a personalized tour with Mahmet, who doubles as a teacher. However, although he was knowledgeable he did not lecture us, rather explained as we went along. His knowledge of the site was well developed—history of each element; where to go for the best views and to miss much of the crowding. We skipped Sty. Mary House (our call) because we are not very religious, it was a very hot day and despite an a/c car we were pretty heat exhausted after the other 3 elements. I would highly recommend Mahmet and a personalized tour. The practicalities were also seamless. He met us at the cruise port, the car was right there, etc. Much faster and more intimate than cruise line bus tours.
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Warwick_m
Oct 3, 2023
Thanks a million Karavan Tours and #professional_tour_guidezgi - The Ephesus Terrace Houses. So well preserved. Such opulence and sophistication. Blew our minds. A must see. Thank you to our #professional_tour_guidezgi who made our visit to Ephesus memorable and Karavan Tours for being so helpful and accommodating - thanks Burak.
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Jessica_w
Sep 1, 2023
Ephesus and the Blessed Mother - I was so grateful to get into our private vehicle as most people from the cruise ships were getting on giant coaches. Our guide, Eunice, was really good and guessed what part of the USA we were from based on our last name as he spent 2 years where we are from. We arrived at the Blessed Mother's house before the crowds which was really nice. Ephesus is amazing, and it is a treat to have a guide all to yourself! The lunch was cooked in front of our eyes, it was simple, and good. Guess who said she was NOT going to buy a rug? Guess who bought a rug? Me. A great day in an amazing part of the world.
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Pauline_f
Sep 20, 2023
Ephesus Was Much More Than Expected - Tour was packed with interesting sights from start to finish. Much better than visiting sights on your own. Guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Ellenmayer
Oct 18, 2023
An ok day on a boat - Lovely lunch, nice boat. Advertised as sailing trip, but we did not sail. Crew not very engaging with guests.
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Maria_m
Sep 18, 2023
Scam - be careful of the tourist guide - The tour was fast and I didn't get to see everything since we were on the fast track. However, what it made the tour horrible was the guide Cigdem. She took us to her friend's to buy things and it was a total ripped off. Is not recommended it since it can put the tourist in a harm way
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