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Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Shore Excursion

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SKIP THE LINE : SMALL GROUP TOUR ( MAX 16 GUESTS )
Visit Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Temple. Our professional licenced tour guide  will meet you at Kusadasi port with Your Name Sign. This tour takes 4 to 5 hours depends upon traffic and crowds in the sites. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Transportation with brand-new A/C vehicles
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary,
  • Tips to driver and tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
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SKIP THE LINE : SMALL GROUP TOUR ( MAX 16 GUESTS ) Pick up from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests only. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message. Visit Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Temple. Our professional licenced tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi port with Your Name Sign. This tour takes 4 to 5 hours depends upon traffic and crowds in the sites. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.

What To Expect

Kusadasi

Our professional licenced tour guide  will meet you at Kusadasi port with Your Name Sign. Drive to The House of Virgin Mary
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Our first visit 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. Than 10 min drive to Ephesus upper gate.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

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

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 Kusadasi town center and port. The end of our services. Entrance fees are not included in this program. Total entrances are around 17-USD which can be paid to our guide at the end of the tour in cash . If you want to pay by visa or master card, our guide will stop for a few minutes in our office where is on the way to port. 
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi (Pass By)

Driveback to Kusadasi port through Setur Marina
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Kusadasi

Free time in city center or drop off at the port
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15 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
  • Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Shore Excursion?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Shore Excursion?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT.
  • Transportation with brand-new A/C vehicles.
  • Landing and facility fees.
  • Fuel surcharge.
  • Local taxes.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Professional Licenced tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary,.
  • tips to driver and tour guide.
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Shore Excursion is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Transportation with brand-new A/C vehicles
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Parking Fees
  • Professional Licenced tour guide
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary,
  • Tips to driver and tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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