Traveler’s choice: Ephesus, Mary House Tour WITH TICKETS+LUNCH
Why we love it?
The Traveler's Choice: Ephesus and Mary House Tour offers a comprehensive 5-hour exploration of two significant historical sites in Selcuk, Türkiye. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike, providing insights into the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Participants will benefit from the expertise of a professional licensed tour guide, ensuring a rich understanding of the cultural and historical context. The experience includes convenient pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi Port, entry tickets to the sites, and a lunch at a local restaurant, making it a well-rounded option for those looking to immerse themselves in the heritage of the region.
Inclusions
- Professional licenced tour guide
- Pick up and drop off from Kusadasi Port
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- ENTRY TICKETS to historical sites
Exclusions
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Beverages at lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee - Entry Ephesus (for the options entry tickets excluded.) USD 45.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Entry Marys House (for the options entry tickets excluded.) USD 15.00 per person
Itinerary
Drive to Ephesus
According your tour pick up time meet with your guide and start your fullday
House of Virgin mary
Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.
Ancient Ephesus
An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean.
During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
The Temple of Artemis
was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.
Drive to Kusadasi
At the end of the tour drive you back to departure point
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please take passport for chıldrens 8yr and below (ıf any)
- Tour start times are adjusted according to the ship's arrival time at the port and the tour start time will be confirmed to you within 24 hours after purchasing the tour.
- Please contact your local provider to reconfirm your pick-up time.
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
