


Ephesus & Mary's House Tour With A Local Guide - PRIVATE
Product code 175492P4
From
From USD 83
Dates
Available from Jul 16, 2019
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Adult ages 4-99
Options
Tour From Izmir Port & Hotels, Tour From Kusadası Port-Hotels
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Duration
5 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
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From
From USD 83
Ephesus & Mary's House Tour With A Local Guide - PRIVATE



Duration
5 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Why Travelers Love This
Enjoy with a local guide & experience for a fully-customized tour from Kusadasi to the Ancient City of Ephesus and House of Mary. You’ll learn the stories behind the stones of Ephesus, from detailed friezes to statues, terrace houses, and the fascinating Library of Celsus. After spending time exploring at your own pace you’ll travel to the House of the Virgin Mary, where the famous biblical figure is thought to have lived before she died. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the most ancient sites in all of Asia and learn about the region’s important history and culture. Then pause for a lunch of local cuisine(optional). Since this tour is designed just for you, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the things that interest you most, with all transport in a climate-controlled minivan.
Overview
Enjoy with a local guide & experience for a fully-customized tour from Kusadasi to the Ancient City of Ephesus and House of Mary. You’ll learn the stories behind the stones of Ephesus, from detailed friezes to statues, terrace houses, and the fascinating Library of Celsus. After spending time exploring at your own pace you’ll travel to the House of the Virgin Mary, where the famous biblical figure is thought to have lived before she died. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the most ancient sites in all of Asia and learn about the region’s important history and culture. Then pause for a lunch of local cuisine(optional). Since this tour is designed just for you, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the things that interest you most, with all transport in a climate-controlled minivan.
What's Included
Included
Professional Local Tour Guide
All Taxes
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Private Tour & Transportation (Luxury, new model Minivan)
Hotel/Port pickup & drop-off
Parking Fees
Not included
Entrance Fees(I will arrange the entrance tickets in advance, do not need to wait in the ticket line
Lunch & Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 1
Ephesus is one of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman archaeological sites including Library, Hadrian Temple, Latrines(Public Toilets), Odeon and Trajan Fountain, etc.
Stop 2
20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Terrace Houses which are located on the hill that was covered with fantastic frescoes and mosaics. Also called ''The Houses of Rich”, give us information about family life during the Roman period. ( Optional)
Stop 3
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final years. 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 during your visit.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a great building belonging to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was the largest building in the Hellenistic world, surpassing even the Athenian Parthenon, and the first monumental structure built entirely of marble.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
You can see Saint John Basilica from distance. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St John was under the central dome of the basilica. Just ask your guide if you would like to see the interior part of the basilica.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
Isa bey Mosque is one of the finest examples of Seljuk architecture in Anatolia and the oldest ones in the area
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
At the end of the tour, we will give you some time to explore local goods and around 15:00 – 16:00 we will drop you back to the Cruise Port or Hotels Ps: This tour designed as the preferences of cruise passengers, and ensures your on-time return to onboard time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Before you book tour. Inform me ''Will someone physically assists you if needed? ( push a manual wheelchair) ''
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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