Ephesus - House of Virgin Mary Mini Group/Private Tour from Port

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Make the most of your time in Kusadasi/Izmir cruise port without the stress of dealing with local taxi drivers on this fully customizable, pay-as-you-go private shore excursion, with a guide to ensure you make the most of every experience. Choose to visit historic highlights like the Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site, the remains of the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary, and shop for handicrafts.

Carpet-Rug Workshop

Leather or Jewellery Shop

If you do not go to handicarfts Shopping -Please pick non-shopping Tour

Guided tour of the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus

Create your own itinerary: visit Sirince or the Temple of Artemis

Private tour ensures the undivided attention of your guide

Worry-free shore excursion: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

This is your or your group's PRIVATE TOUR!

What's Included

Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Carpet and Leather Shopping Stop ( you can skip if you buy non-shopping Tour)
Parking Fees
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide

Gratuities
House of Mother Mary
Ephesus Ancient Ruins

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FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 / 45 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds. THIS TOUR IS FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS Some Advantages of Our Private Tours Instead of Group Bus Tours - It might be your first and only one time in Ephesus. Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time. - You do not have to stop your tour if one fellow gets ill or fell down in big groups in the ruins. Because, the guide of the big groups has to care with this person. Your tour will come unbearable although it might be your only day in Turkey. - With a large group, you are dependent to their schedule. But in a private tour, you do not have to follow any of the program, you decide what you would like to see, when you want to start and conclude your tour. Because this is your own private tour, you are the boss and you decide to everything. - In large groups, sometimes tour guides skip the most interesting details in a sight because it might be impossible to show it to everyone in a large group. - In a private tour, you do not have to wait all the group with about 30-40 people who have different interests, try to take a picture of everything and usually stay behind the group. - If you can not hear the guide in a large group or you fall behind because the pace is too fast, you are just out of luck. - In a private tour, while visiting the ruins you do not wait for a long time in lines to get ticket or get into the ruins or museums. Because your private tour guide will make everything ready for you. - You can spend your time in Ephesus and other sites as much as you wished, we do not give rushed tours.

What To Expect

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets. As you get we are your ephesus map there!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

House of Virgin Mary ( ephesus turkey ) is one of the pilgrimage centre of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see without using ephesus map because we are in there for you

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.( ephesus turkey )The Artemis Temple of Ephesus was a symbol of the city's wealth and influence, and it played a central role in the religious and cultural life of the ancient world. Its destruction in a devastating fire in the 4th century BC was a tragic loss, but the memory of its grandeur and significance lives on to this day. it is out side zone of ephesus map!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi Bazaar

Kusadasi or Selcuk Bazaar we have time to see local cultural items that you like, don't worry if you do not interseted in , you will get time discover of Town ( ephesus turkey ) when you check to ephesus map there is big chance to find new cultural things in order to understand it deeply

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi (Pass By)

Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the dropping of ephesus turkey. it is outside of ephesus map!

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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
Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ephesus – House of Virgin Mary Mini Group/Private Tour from 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