All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour

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9 to 11 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Why Private Tours with us ?
NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, 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 lobby of your hotel. 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 do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour.

What's Included

Traditional Turkish Lunch
Private transportation with A/C vehicles
Landing and facility fees
Parking fees
ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
Private Professional Licenced Tour guide

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips to your tour guide and driver

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Our Tour Guide will meet you at listed hotel's lobby. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.Why Private Tours with us ? - NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, TRADITIONAL TURKISH LUNCH in a local restaurant, 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 lobby of your hotel. - 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 do not have to wait for other group members. - You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour.

What To Expect

Bodrum City

Your private guide will meet you at the listed hotel's lobby.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

After greeting, we will have 2,5 hours 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. Terrace Houses can be included into the program by paying the entrance fee during the tour

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

After Traditional Turkish Lunch, our next destination is The 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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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 Bodrum port.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum City

After our tour, we drive back to Bodrum. Arrival to Bodrum. You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Bodrum city center for last minute shopping on your own.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees.

Ur Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary’s House, Lunch Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025