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Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica & Lunch

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Kusadasi, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Private Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica, Artemission temple with Lunch

Private : Full Day tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary . Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price. Terrace houses can be added into the program , If requested , Bible Oriented Guide can be organised without any extra.

Entrance fees are not included in this program. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.Total entrance fees can be paid to our guide at the end of the tour in cash

What's Included

  • Lunch Traditional Turkish Lunch
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Transport by air-conditioned mercedes Van
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees ( our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
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Meeting and Pickup

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The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email.Private Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica, Artemission temple with Lunch Pick up from Listed Hotel ( You have to stay in one of the listed hotels) and Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

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Kuşadası Port Türkiye

Your tour guide will be ready at your hotel lobby in Kusadasi or at Kusadasi Cruise terminal at pre-arranged time. Our professional licenced tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi port with your name sign. After greetings, drive to The House of Virgin Mary for around 25 minutes.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Our first stop is The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage center of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI has visited this shrine After House of Virgin Mary.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

We drive to Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. You will start your Ephesus excursion at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor.Along the way you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics.You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses

You can visit Terrace Houses in Ephesus if you want to add into your program
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bizim Ev Hanımeli Restoran

Your private Ephesus excursion includes lunch at a nearby local restaurant. Delicious homemade Turkish lunch will be served. Either in Selcuk Köftecisi or in Bizim Ev Hanımeli Restaurant
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of St. John

After Lunch, we will visit The Basilica of St. John it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

Then Continue to visit Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of Ancient time. Returning back to your hotel / Cruise terminal in Kusadasi and the end of our tour.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Club Caravanserail (pass by)

Pass Through Caravanserail and Arrival to Kusadasi port and drop off . Hotel guests will be dropped off to their hotel. The end of our services
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Kuşadası Port Türkiye

Drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Full Day tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary . Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica & Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchTraditional Turkish Lunch
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Transport by air-conditioned mercedes Van
  • Private tour
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees ( our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Full Day tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary . Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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