Ephesus Ancient City and House of Mary Tour from Kuşadası

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Why we love it?

The House of Mary and Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası Port offers a 5-hour exploration of two significant historical sites in Türkiye. Participants will visit the ancient city of Ephesus, renowned for its well-preserved ruins and rich history, before heading to the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Christian heritage, as it combines cultural insights with stunning archaeological sites. A traditional lunch at a local restaurant adds a culinary experience to the journey, making it a comprehensive day out for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the region's heritage.

Inclusions

  • Entry Ticket to House of Mary. (If you booked wit tickets option)
  • Entry Ticket to Ephesus (If you booked with tickets option)
  • GUARANTEED on-time return.
  • Professional licensed tour guide.
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions

  • TEntry Ticket to House of Mary (If you booked without tickets option)
  • Entry Ticket to Ephesus (If you booked without tickets option)
  • Lunch (The tour guide will suggest you best restaurant options, if requested)
  • Beverages at lunch
  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Drive to Ephesus

According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide and start your full day.

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 the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus is also so 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 Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller

House of the Virgin Mary

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The 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.

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 the departure point. We ensure your timely return to the port

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • We GUARANTEE your timely return to the portThe tour offers Group and Private Tour options, with or without tickets.Group Tour Option: This option usually has 8–10 participants. But, even if your group has 10+ people, you can still book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.Private Tour Option: The tour wİll be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay in the sites as much you wish, if there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start