Ephesus: Small Group Tour with House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus: Private Tour with House of the Virgin Mary
ID: GYG174930-O-272273
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit the most famous sights of Ephesus in a small group guided tour by a comfortable minibus. Immerse yourself in the Greco-Roman times of Ephesus, visit the temple of Artemis and see the House of Virgin Mary in a full day trip from Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Ephesus is the second biggest open-air museum in the world after Pompeii. Explore the public parts of its grounds accompanied by a licensed guide in a small group. Enjoy pick-up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk or from the cruise ship port. Your driver will take you to several important sights of the area while your guide will help you immerse yourself in Greco-Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. The tour includes lunch and you can opt for a carpet or leather-making demonstration.
Apart from the city of ancient Ephesus, also explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Artemis Temple, as well as the temples of Hadrian and Domitian, the Fountains of Trojan, Polio, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater, which was once the center point of entertainment for up to 24,000 people. You will also get to see the House where Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last years in life.
The tour ends at approximately 4:00 PM, at which point you'll be taken back to your hotel or cruise ship.
Highlights
- Walk through the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and learn the history of the long-standing remains
- See the large old fountains, the marble statues and the Celsus Library
- Visit the temple of Artemis, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World
- See the House of Virgin Mary, up on a hill with a view over Selcuk and Ephesus
- Enjoy lunch at a Turkish restaurant
- Experience a demonstration at a leather workshop or a carpet manufacturing site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up will be between 08:00 AM and 09:00 AM, and return drop offs are done between 04:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces
• During the summer please bring water, sunscreen, and a hat
Cruise ship port or hotels in Kusadasi or Selcuk (local partner will contact you with pick-up details).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
