Just for You Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour
Why we love it?
The Just for You Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour offers a personalized exploration of ancient history and spirituality, lasting 5 hours and 30 minutes. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an intimate experience, as it is conducted in a private setting with a professional English-speaking guide, with options for Spanish or Portuguese for an additional fee. Participants will visit significant sites in İzmir, Kuşadası, and Selçuk, including the renowned ruins of Ephesus and the revered House of the Virgin Mary. Distinctive features of the tour include comfortable transportation in a new model Mercedes mini van tailored to the group size, local culinary experiences with a typical lunch, and the convenience of port or hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Inclusions
- English Speaking Professional Tour Guide (Spanish or Portuguese with a supplement of 50usd)
- A new model Mercedes mini van according to the group size
- Port / Hotel pick up and drop off
- Parking Fees
- Typical local lunch
Exclusions
- Ancient City of Ephesus
- House of Virgin Mary
- Entrance fee - St John's Basilica
Itinerary
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
In case necessary some free time in Selçuk town for lunch and see the local handcrafts around.
Step 5
End of our tour and services. We drop off at Izmir Hotels and Airport
Step 6
We do have pick up and drop off service to Kuşadası Hotels and Cruise Port
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Our tour guide meets you at the predetermined time and location with the signboard your name is written on.
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
