Ephesus and Mary's House Guided Tour from Selçuk

5 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided Operated by Tour Altinkum Travel 5.0 from 9,087 reviews

Why we love it?

The "Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House" tour offers a comprehensive 5-hour exploration of two significant historical sites in Türkiye: the Ancient City of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. This tour is ideal for cruise passengers looking to maximize their limited time in port, as it ensures timely return to the ship. Led by a professional licensed tour guide, participants will gain insights into the rich history and cultural significance of these locations, making it a distinctive experience for history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike. The itinerary includes convenient pick-up and drop-off at Kuşadası Cruise Port, with all necessary fees included.

Inclusions

  • Included Entry Tickets
  • GUARANTEED on-time return.
  • Professional licensed tour guide.
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • The tour guide will suggest a restaurant; if everyone agrees, lunch is added to the program.
  • Beverages at lunch
  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Drive to Ephesus

According your Private tour pick up time meet with your guide and drive to Ephesus,

House of Virgin Mary

 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

Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the 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, the 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 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 atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.

Drive to Kusadasi

At the end of the tour drive you back to departure point.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • The tour offers Ephesus+Artemis Temple, Ephesus+Terrace Houses, Ephesus+House of Mary GROUP and PRIVATE tour Options. Please seleck optıon that meets your wishes at tour bookıng.Group Tour Options: 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 Options: The tour wıll 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. 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