Ephesus - House of Virgin Mary Mini Group/Private Tour from Port

from $249

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

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Ephesus – House of Virgin Mary Mini Group/Private Tour from Port

This top-rated Ephesus Shore Excursion is specially designed for cruise passengers arriving at Kusadasi Port. Your professional licensed guide meets you right at the port, and you will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle directly to Ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.

Explore the highlights of the archaeological site, including the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, Marble Street, the Agora, Hadrian’s Temple, and more , you’ll step inside the beautifully preserved homes of wealthy Romans, famous for mosaics, frescoes, and intricate architecture.

This tour includes a flexible itinerary ideal for guests with limited time in port, offering skip-the-line options, private guiding, and an on-time ship return guarantee. We monitor cruise schedules and ensure you’re brought back to the port well before departure.
Perfect for couples, families, and small groups wanting a personalized and worry-free Ephesus experience.

Inclusions

Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking Fees
Lunch
Carpet and Leather Shopping Stop
Parking fees

Exclusions

Gratuities
House of Mother Mary
Ephesus Ancient Ruins
Tip or gratuity

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets.

Stage 2

House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centre of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. 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.

Stage 3

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.The Artemis Temple of Ephesus was a symbol of the city's wealth and influence, and it played a central role in the religious and cultural life of the ancient world. Its destruction in a devastating fire in the 4th century BC was a tragic loss, but the memory of its grandeur and significance lives on to this day.

Stage 4

Kusadasi or Selcuk Bazaar we have time to see local cultural items that you like, don't worry if you do not interseted in , you will get time discover of Town

Stage 5

Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby
Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship
Kusadasi Port pick-up & drop-off
Visit Ancient Ephesus, Library of Celsus & Grand Theatre
Optional upgrade: Terrace Houses
Skip-the-line options available
English-speaking licensed guide
Comfortable A/C transportation
Make the most of your short time in port with this cruise-friendly Ephesus tour from Kusadasi. Includes port pick-up, a licensed English-speaking guide, skip-the-line entry options, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 / 45 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds. THIS TOUR IS FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS Some Advantages of Our Private Tours Instead of Group Bus Tours - It might be your first and only one time in Ephesus. Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time. - You do not have to stop your tour if one fellow gets ill or fell down in big groups in the ruins. Because, the guide of the big groups has to care with this person. Your tour will come unbearable although it might be your only day in Turkey. - With a large group, you are dependent to their schedule. But in a private tour, you do not have to follow any of the program, you decide what you would like to see, when you want to start and conclude your tour. Because this is your own private tour, you are the boss and you decide to everything. - In large groups, sometimes tour guides skip the most interesting details in a sight because it might be impossible to show it to everyone in a large group. - In a private tour, you do not have to wait all the group with about 30-40 people who have different interests, try to take a picture of everything and usually stay behind the group. - If you can not hear the guide in a large group or you fall behind because the pace is too fast, you are just out of luck. - In a private tour, while visiting the ruins you do not wait for a long time in lines to get ticket or get into the ruins or museums. Because your private tour guide will make everything ready for you. - You can spend your time in Ephesus and other sites as much as you wished, we do not give rushed tours.