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Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tours for Cruisers - Skip The line

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Kusadasi, Turkey

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Private and Mini group Options
You can choose private option to travel with your family and friends
You can include Terrace Houses into your program by choosing with Terrace Houses option
Professional licenced English speaking guide , Parking fees, A/C Transportation are included.

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Parking Fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Mini group tour ( Maximum 10 guests in each van). Professional licenced Tour guide , Parking fees, A/C Transportation are included. You can choose private option for your family and friends You can include Terrace Houses into your program by choosing with Terrace Houses option. Pick Up Points : Cruise guests from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal / Listed Hotel guests from their hotel lobby Pick up times will be given in your confirmation email by local operator Pick Up times can be different depends upon cruise times and hotel locations Entrance fees are not included

What To Expect

Ege Ports

Our guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port / Hotel with EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign. Meeting times are differ for each cruise line. Meeting time will be given during your confirmation.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

We will have 30 min. drive to 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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

We will have 10 mins drive to Ephesus from The House of Virgin Mary. 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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses

Terrace houses included in " with Terrace Houses options " only. Not included in other options. Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top. Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to your hotel / Kusadasi town center and port.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi (Pass By)

Drive to Port through Kusadasi Marina. Arrival and the end of services
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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
  • Professional licenced English speaking guide , Parking fees, A/C Transportation are included.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tours for Cruisers – Skip The line?

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Parking Fees
  • Transportation with A/C vehicles
  • Professional Licenced English speaking tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Professional licenced English speaking guide , Parking fees, A/C Transportation are included.
  • You can choose private option to travel with your family and friends
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).

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