Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary & St. John Basilica Tour
Overview
What makes this tour different is the experience, not just the destinations. We combine the highlights of Ancient Ephesus with the spiritual atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary and the historic Basilica of St. John, creating a meaningful journey through history, culture and faith.
Guests enjoy a comfortable private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional local guide throughout the tour, allowing them to travel comfortably between the sites without wasting valuable time. Our carefully planned route and timing are especially convenient for cruise ship guests.
Rather than simply visiting the famous sights, our guide brings the history, stories and hidden details of Ephesus to life, creating a more personal and memorable experience.
This is not simply a visit to Ephesus — it is a comfortable journey into the heart of its history.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at Kusadasi port or Hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private flexible tour
- Expert licensed tour guide at your service
- Personal Expenses
- Museum admissions fee . Efes per person 40 Euro Virgin Mary house per person 17 Euro
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point, proudly displaying a name board with your name.
What To Expect
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Kusadasi (pass by)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Selcuk
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at Kusadasi port or Hotels.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- private flexible tour.
- Expert licensed tour guide at your service.
- Personal Expenses.
- museum admissions fee . Efes per person 40 Euro Virgin Mary house per person 17 Euro.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary & St. John Basilica Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary & St. John Basilica Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at Kusadasi port or Hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private flexible tour
- Expert licensed tour guide at your service
- Personal Expenses
- Museum admissions fee . Efes per person 40 Euro Virgin Mary house per person 17 Euro
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
