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Top-Rated Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers – Guaranteed On-Time Return!

Izmir, Turkey

4 HOURS

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Duration

4 HOURS

Group Type

PRIVATE

Language

en, fr, it, ar, zh, ja, pt

Confirmation

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Overview

Explore Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House & St. John’s Basilica on a full-day private tour with a guide fixed group rate for up to 13 people!

Highlights

Walk the ancient streets of Ephesus
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
See the Temple of Artemis ruins
Enjoy personalized tour recommendations

What's Included

Inclusions

Roundtrip transportation from Kusadasi Port
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
All Taxes

Exclusions

Other services not mentioned
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines )

Itinerary

Kusadasi Cruise Port

<div>Based on the pickup time we’ll coordinate to align with your ship’s arrival, you’ll meet your professional local guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port. From there, you’ll embark on your journey in a fully air-conditioned, brand-new vehicle with a separate driver, heading toward the first stop of your private tour.</div>

The Virgin Mary's House

<p>Our first stop is the House of the Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains, about 5 miles from Ephesus. During the third Ecumenical Council in Ephesus in 431 AD, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 AD and lived there until her death in 48 AD. After the house was discovered, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited and prayed there.</p>

Ancient City of Ephesus

<p>Drive to Ephesus, which was renowned in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis and became the greatest city in Asia Minor during the Roman Empire. Your Ephesus excursion will start at the upper Magnesia Gate and continue through the city, ending near the ancient harbor.</p> <p>Along the way, you'll see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika, and the Great Theater, built during the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period.</p> <p>The Great Theater has hosted a wide range of events, from the sermons of Paul to concerts by Sting, thanks to its remarkable acoustics. You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Antony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. You'll hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking today.</p>