Kusadasi: Ephesus Tour with House of the Virgin Mary
ID: GYG963477-1498368
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of St. John on a guided tour from Kusadasi.
Discover the ancient city of Ephesus on a guided tour from Kusadasi. Visit the Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian. Stop by the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Basilica of St. John.
Meet your guide at Kusadasi Port and head to Ephesus in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Begin your guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.
See the Celsus Library, one of the most iconic structures in Ephesus, the Great Theatre, a vast structure where ancient performances and events took place, and the Temple of Hadrian, dedicated to the Roman emperor Hadrian.
Visit the Terrace Houses, the luxurious homes of Ephesus' elite, with stunning mosaics and frescoes. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site, believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last years.
Stop for lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. Enjoy a delicious meal of local Turkish cuisine at a nearby restaurant. The lunch will be in a quiet setting with options to sample a variety of Turkish dishes.
Visit the Temple of Artemis, the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located near Ephesus. Explore the ruins of the Basilica of St. John, built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century over the supposed burial site of St. John the Apostle.
Return to Kusadasi Port after the tour.
Highlights
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities
- See the Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian
- Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site
- Enjoy a delicious meal of local Turkish cuisine at a nearby restaurant
- Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please inform us of your requested pick-up time to arrange it accordingly.
You will be greeted by your tour guide holding a sign with your group’s name at the port exit.
Your guide will ensure you return to the port well before your ship's departure, typically 1-2 hours in advance.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Ephesus Ancient City
- Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to the Temple of Artemis
- Visit to the Basilica of St. John
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kusadasi Port
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses, House of the Virgin Mary, and Basilica of St. John (optional, additional fees apply)
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
