Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel [282889P7]
We will pick you up from the Kusadasi Port or Your Hotel and we go directly Ephesus. It takes almost 20 minutes from Kusadasi to Ephesus. Get ready explore the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st B.C. The ancient city of Ephesus, and The House of Virgin Mary, a gorgeous and huge place hidden in the gren. During the day, we will visit the most worth seeing remains of the city such as The Marble Street, The Odeon, Bouleterion, The Temple of Hadrian, The Trajan’s Fountain, The Mosaic street, The Agora, The Baths, The house, The Great Theatre, Harbour Street and the third largest library of the Ancient world: The famous Celsus Library. Tour duration is 4-5 hours with stops and transfer to the tour areas.
-Private tour(only you, your friend or family group)
-Private English or Spanish Speaking Guide and Vehicle
-Pickup and Drop-off
-Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship
-Private tour(only you, your friend or family group)
-Private English or Spanish Speaking Guide and Vehicle
-Pickup and Drop-off
-Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Private Professional Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Pick-up and Drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to museums Meryem Ana Ticket
- Entrance fee ephesus ancient city
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Ephesus, with private guide you will be amazed by two thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theatre of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
- The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of ancient World.
- Ephesus is an important place in Christian history as it is recognized as the final residence of Mother Mary. During the second half of the first century Christians were heavily persecuted under the Roman rule. According to tradition after the crucifixion of Jesus, St John did bring Mother Mary to Ephesus with him to hide escape persecution. They did spend their last years in Ephesus which was a very prosperous trading city. The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 kms (3.7mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble
