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Private Ephesus Tour: Explore Virgin Mary's House and Uncover Ancient Treasures

4.9

228 Ratings

Selçuk

Uncover ancient treasures on our private Ephesus tour. Explore the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, Basilica of St. John, and Temple of Artemision. Customize your tour with a private guide.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ancient City of Ephesus - This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemesium, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..

What's Included

Guided by a professional with an archaeological background.
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off for cruise guests.
Travel in comfort with a luxury private vehicle.
All parking fees and taxes included in the price.

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees (Tour guide will have pre-purchased tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines
Lunch
Spanish Speaking Tour Guide ($50 per group)

Additional Information

Our EXCLUSIVE Ephesus Exploration is unique in the landmarks it encompasses and is our crowning offering! It serves as an ideal choice for those seeking to fully utilize a day exploring crucial historical spots within the Ephesus region.

This experience comes with a sure-fire, No-Wait policy, courtesy of advanced ticket buying. Customization is always an option with your individual tour guide.

The tour features Ephesus Ancient City, which formerly reigned as the primary trade hub of western Anatolia, the House of Virgin Mary – reputed as her final resting place, the Basilica of St. John – where the evangelist St. John is said to have spent his last years in the proximity of Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill, and the Temple of Artemision, acknowledged as one among the seven marvels of the Ancient World.

Immerse yourself in the dedicated service of your certified local tour guide and the luxury of your private transportation.

At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
According to the new regulations in Turkey, the ministry of transport requires all passengers’ full names as on passport, passport numbers and nationality

Location

Ephesus Ancient City

Efes Harabeleri

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Kelly_p

May 29, 2024

Ephesus must do - this is a terrific tour if you’re interested in some of the amazing history of Ephesus. we also toured the House of Mary. Gigi was our guide and she is absolutely a wealth of information!!!! great communication! gives you options of what you’d like to b see. wonderful driver. besutiful and cool van for hot days. the lunch is an awesome $15 lunch with a huge amount of local food!’ amazing to see the ring making. no pressure at all with this tour.

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Evkell

May 27, 2024

Highly Recommend - We visited Ephesus with our two teenage daughters. Kaan did a fantastic job with our family! He is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!