Biblical Ephesus Private Tour From Kusadasi Port

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)

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Overview

This full-day tour that explores the ancient city of Ephesus with a focus on its religious significance.

The tour includes visits to the House of Virgin Mary, believed by many to be the final home of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of St. John, where the apostle John is said to be buried.

The tour also includes a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus and its many important religious sites, such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Artemis.

The tour is private, meaning you'll have a personal guide who will customize the tour to your interests and pace. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kusadasi or Selcuk is included in the tour.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

Deluxe Lunch
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
A bottle of water during tour
Insurance
Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Beverages
Personal Expenses
Entrance Fees
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

The guide will pick you up from Kusadasi port at the start of the tour and drop you off to Kusadasi port at the end of the tour.

What To Expect

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses

Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, important for the reason give us about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angels.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Basilica of Saint John

St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hadrian

Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D by P. Quintilius and was dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian, who came to visit the city from Athens in 128 A.D The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory. The side columns are square.Inside the Hadrian Temple above the door, a human figure, probably Medusa stands with ornaments of acanthus leaves. On both sides there are friezes depicting the story of the foundation of Ephesus - Androklos shooting a boar, Dionysus in ceremonial procession and the Amazons. The fourth frieze portrays two male figures, one of which is Apollo; Athena, goddess of the moon; a female figure, Androkles, Herakles, the wife and son of Theodosius and the goddess Athena.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hercules Gate

Hercules Gate located towards the end of the Curetes Street, it was called the Hercules gate because of the relief of Hercules on it. It was brought from another place in the fourth century AD to its current place, but the relief on it dates back to the second century AD.Only the two side of the columns remain today and the other parts of it have not been found. The relief of the flying Nike in the Domitian Square is thought to also be a part of this gate.The Heracles Gate narrowed the access to the street, preventing the passage of vehicles.We can understand that from the Fourth Century, the street had become a pedestrian area.In these reliefs Heracles was depicting with the skin of the Nemean lion in myhtology. The Nemean lion had been terrorizing the area around Nemea, and had a skin so thick that it was impossible to kill it. Finally he wrestled the lion to the ground, eventually killing it by thrusting his arm down its throat and choking it to death.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Curetes Street

It is one of the three main streets of Ephesus between The Hercules Gate till to the Celsus Library.This street took its name from the priests who were called as Curetes later.Their names were written in Prytaneion.There were fountains, monuments, statues and shops on the sides of the street. The shops on the south side were two-storied. Ephesus had many earthquakes, in which many structures including the Curetes Street were damaged. These damages especially on the columns were restored by the new ones, but after the earthquake in the 4th century, the columns were replaced by the other ones brought from different buildings in the city.There were also many houses on the slope.These were used by the rich of Ephesians.Under the houses there were colonnaded galleries with mosaics on the floor were located in front of the shops with a roof to protect the pedestrians from sun or rain.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
St. John's Basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE.
Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Biblical Ephesus Private Tour From Kusadasi Port?

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