- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - House of Virgin Mary is located on the top of the “Bulbul” mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place. The house of Virgin Mary is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones. In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built. The original two-stored house, which consisted of an anteroom (where today candles are proposed), bedroom and praying room (Christian church area) and a room with fireplace (chapel for Muslims).
- Ride in comfort with a brand new A/C luxury Mercedes Vito and private driver
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise port
- Enjoy immediate access with guaranteed skip-the-line entry
- Explore with a professional, licensed tour guide
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- Entrance Fees (Tour guide will have pre-purchased skip-the-line tickets)
- Delicious Local Lunch, Per Person 15 USD
- Spanish Speaking Guide ($50 per group)
Design your own tour. Select the sights you wish to explore and the areas you want to visit.
Indulge in local cuisine and take in Turkey’s enchanting beauty, coupled with its must-visit destinations.
Delve into social life in the Roman era and thrilling tales from Ephesus.
Bypass the queues at all tourist spots with prepaid ticketing. Settle your ticket payments at the end of your excursion.
This tour is privately guided. You will have your guide’s undivided attention, allowing you to effectively utilize your time during your stopover at the port of Kusadasi. Upon meeting your guide at the port, you will craft your unique travel itinerary. You have the freedom to choose any of the mentioned places:
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus’ Terrace Houses
House of the Virgin Mary
St. John’s Basilica
Temple of Artemis
Sirince’s Ancient Greek Village
Centre of Kusadasi
Handicraft Shops and Workshops
*Savor a sumptuous lunch in a rustic village setting.
- A current valid passport or an ID for children is required on the day of travel
- According to the new regulations in Turkey, the ministry of transport requires all passengers’ full names as on passport, passport numbers and nationality
- 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
- Please note that it takes 2 hours from Bodrum to Ephesus Ancient City by drive
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.