Highlights of Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House

$ 50 pp

Total Tour Duration: 5 Hours

We will welcome you at the port of Kusadasi or Izmir. After 30 minutes drive a spectacular day will start for you. For a few hours you will feel like a Roman citizen living in the history of the ancient site of Ephesus. You will have an extensive tour in this ancient site where you will see the Hadrian’s, Trojan’s and the Domitian’s Temples, the huge Roman bath, the Celcus Library and the biggest amphitheater of Turkey.

Leaving Ephesus we will drive to the mountain where the House of the Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Seljuk, which is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims. This House was later visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, who confirmed its appropriateness as a place of pilgrimage. On November 29, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.

The main goddess of Ephesus was Artemis and the Ephesians dedicated the biggest ancient temple ever built to her. A visit to the ruins of Artemision which is one of the Seven World Wonders is our last stop of the day.

Before turning back to Kusadasi harbor you will have lunch.

INCLUDED:
Lunch
Private English Speaking Guiding
Private non smoking A/C car or minibus
Entrance fees
Parking, etc.

NOT INCLUDED:
All beverages
Tip to guide and driver

HIGHLIGHTS: Ephesus Ancient Site - House of Virgin Mary - Artemis Temple (ruins of one of the Seven World Wonders)

NOTE: This is a private tour program for cruise passengers for minimum 2 people.

Please note that extra 25USD per person is charged for Izmir port transfers.

Level of Activity: 1.5km walk

Highlights of Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR - HALF DAY

DURATION: 5 Hours 

HIGHLIGHTS: Ephesus Ancient Site - House of Virgin Mary - Ruins of the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven World Wonders

 

People Price Per Person (USD)
9 or more people $50
8-6 people $60
5-4 people $70
3-2 people $80