SMALL GROUP: Ephesus, House of Mary

Start Point: Kusadasi Port View On Map

Overview

Avoid the hassle of waiting in long queues and enjoy skip-the-line privileges with this guided tour of Ephesus. Choose from a private or small-group option and explore highlights including the House of the Virgin Mary, the ruins of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Walk in the footsteps of history's greats like St. John and St. Paul, marvel at ancient monuments, and delve into early Christian and Roman history. Then, taste typical Turkish cuisine with an included lunch at a local restaurant, plus, transportation is included for your convenience.

  • Skip the long lines and get priority access to the places you’ll visit

  • See and take a picture of the old terrace houses where rich Ephesians lived

  • Stop for photos at the best spots in Ephesus and for a tasty Turkish lunch

  • Check out Virgin Mary House, St John Basilica, Odeon Temple, and more

Tour Info
Sight To See
  • Ephesus Ancient City
  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Temple of Artemis

Itinerary

Kuşadası Port

According to your pick-up time meet your guide and start your full-day tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kuşadası Port

At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel&Kusadasi Port

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion
  • Professional Guide
  • Pick-up and Drop-off Service
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Lunch
Exclusion
  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses

Cancellation Policy

7 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.

However, if you cancel within 7 days of the tour day, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.

Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.