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Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary Tour

5Kusadasi

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This is a private boutique tour. Just for you and your companies. Not a group tour!!! Experience more than 2000 years of history and christianity by this guided private Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House tour. You will walk 1 mile (1,5 km) through the Roman ruins such as Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, The Great Theater of Ephesus, latrines, terrace houses, marble streets and many more. Also can pray at the shrine of Virgin Mary, drink holly water and stick your wishes on its wall. You will avoid the crowds and extreme hot during the high season. We also prepare the entrance tickets in advance to avoid the long lines and save up time. We assure you an unforgettable Ephesus experience and 100% Satisfaction.

  • A new model Mercedes mini van according to the group size
  • Port / Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Parking Fees
  • Typical local lunch
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Not included: Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Not included: House of Virgin Mary
  • Not included: Entrance fee - St John's Basilica

Our tour guide meets you at the predetermined time and location with the signboard your name is written on.

  1. You meet your guide at the cruiseport of Kuşadası, with your name written on a board

  2. Best preserved Greco-Roman city of Europe. Located in Selçuk, Izmir. You walk one mile distance by the explanations of your professional tour guide. Watching and taking photos of the amazing monuments such as the Senate of the city, Gate of Hercules, Trajan's Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, The Great Theater with 25000 people seating capacity and much more belonings of an ancient roman city.

  3. This place is a holy place for the Christian World. Because it is believed Virgin Mary lived her last years here it is a pilgrimage area for the christians. Pope Paul VI, Jean Paul II and Benedict visited the house.

  4. In case necessary some free time in Selçuk town for lunch and see the local handcrafts around.

  5. One of the twelve apostles, St John lived his final years in Ephesus. Once he was exiled to the Greek island Patmos where he wrote his Gospel and then turned back to Ephesus. This church was built 6th century AD, by Roman emperor Justinia and the tomb of St John is believed to lie under the main dome.

  6. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We stop here for a short information of the temple and panoramic view of the Selçuk Castle, St John's Church and Isa Bey Mosque. Where you can see three holy place of Pagans, Christians and Muslims together.

  7. We do have pick up and drop off service to Kuşadası Hotels and Cruise Port

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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From US$110.00