Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary Tour
Overview
This is a private boutique tour. Just for you and your companies. Not a group tour!!!
Experience more than 2000 years of history and christianity by this guided private Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House tour. You will walk 1 mile (1,5 km) through the Roman ruins such as Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, The Great Theater of Ephesus, latrines, terrace houses, marble streets and many more. Also can pray at the shrine of Virgin Mary, drink holly water and stick your wishes on its wall.
You will avoid the crowds and extreme hot during the high season. We also prepare the entrance tickets in advance to avoid the long lines and save up time.
We assure you an unforgettable Ephesus experience and 100% Satisfaction.
What's Included
- Lunch Typical local lunch
- A new model Mercedes mini van according to the group size
- Port / Hotel pick up and drop off
- Parking Fees
- Professional Tour Guide
- Ancient City of Ephesus
- House of Virgin Mary
- Entrance fee - St John's Basilica
Meeting and Pickup
Our tour guide meets you at the predetermined time and location with the signboard your name is written on.
What To Expect
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Port Kusadasi Turkey
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Selcuk
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of St. John
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-325006P2
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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).
- Lunch. Typical local lunch.
- A new model Mercedes mini van according to the group size.
- Port / Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Parking Fees.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Ancient City of Ephesus.
- House of Virgin Mary.
- Entrance fee - St John's Basilica.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Customized Private Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary 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
- LunchTypical local lunch
- A new model Mercedes mini van according to the group size
- Port / Hotel pick up and drop off
- Parking Fees
- Professional Tour Guide
- Ancient City of Ephesus
- House of Virgin Mary
- Entrance fee - St John's Basilica
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
