Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi Port / Hotels

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Celsus Library
Celsus Library
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Description

Summary

Starts
Kusadasi
Languages
English and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Enhance your travel experience with this Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi Port / Hotels. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Turkey with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.

Travelers have rated this tour 5 out of 5 stars in 25 reviews.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, the tour offers the opportunity to experience Ephesus (Efes) and House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi) up close. You will also pass by famous sites like the impressive Kusadasi Castle and Kusadasi Caravanserai (Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai), giving you a unique opportunity to catch sight of these favorite attractions as you travel.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Kusadasi.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Elevate your visit in Kusadasi by reserving a spot for this captivating journey through time in Turkey. Select your date and secure an extraordinary experience before it gets fully booked!

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Included

CRUISE PORT / HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF, convenient service as detailed in the itinerary.
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN, ensuring cruise passengers return on time for their departure schedule.
LUNCH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, Enjoy a peaceful meal with authentic flavors in a serene rural setting.
PARKING FEES, all parking fees are included in the tour price, for your convenience
PRIVATE TOUR, ensures a more personalized and exclusive experience tailored to your preferences
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION, travel with separate driver in an air-conditioned, non-smoking van.
PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE, Authorized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture
TO SKIP TICKET LINES, ask your guide to arrange tickets; pay the fee in cash to your guide.

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Attractions

House of Virgin Mary, Atatürk Mahallesi, Selçuk, Izmir, Aegean Region, TurkeyHouse of Virgin Mary
Artemis Tapınağı, Atatürk Mahallesi, Selçuk, Izmir, Aegean Region, TurkeyThe Temple of Artemis
Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Terrace Houses of Ephesus

Options

Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi Port / Hotels
Pickup included

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Optimize Your Cruise Tour Experience – Meet Your Guide at the Perfect Time! For cruise guests, we recommend meeting your guide at the port promptly for a seamless and enjoyable tour. If your ship arrives before 7:00 AM, plan to meet at 7:45 AM. For later arrivals, aim to meet 30–45 minutes after docking. This ideal timing helps you avoid crowds from other cruise ships, escape the midday heat, and enjoy your tour comfortably, as much of it takes place in open areas. Start your Tour stress-free and make the most of your visit!
After booking your tour, please contact our team to confirm and arrange your meeting time by providing your cruise ship name and arrival & on-board times. This information will help us suggest the best timing for your tour. If you encounter any difficulties finding a suitable time option, we will gladly assist you to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Verified reviews

5.0
25 reviews
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ipponee

Amazing!

Our guide Bilal was fantastic- very informative, knowledgeable, fun, and helpful for all day in Ephesus. We had a great time- everything was finely tuned with our interests. From the pick up point to the dropping us off at our hotel all was very pleasant and awesome. I highly recommend Bilal for any tours in Turkey 🇹🇷

We will definitely come back and ask for his services before we get here - Thank you ☺️ so much 🙏🏻🤩👍

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Cleve A

Amazing!

Excellent tour. We were impressed by the tour sites selection and even more so by Bilal, our licensed tour guide. Bilal is very knowledgeable, friendly and a great communicator. We requested to visit some ‘local’ shops , including a rug, a leather, and a ceramics shop. All had really nice service, quality items and very good prices. We had gone to other shops in Capadoccia and the prices there were significantly higher. Bilal has a nation-wide license so we plan to organize a tour with him in the future. Highly recommended.

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Compass04147289361

Amazing!

I have taken my parents for a short trip to Turkey and I'm glad we had Yesra as our tour guide, She is very professional and knowledgeable, we visited house of Mary, Ephesus, Basilica St jhon, Temple of Artemis and others.. I can say this was one of the best experiences we have had, my parents and I are very happy, with how everything was organised and taken care of.

The tour is very easy and for everyone,

short walks, nothing extreme, so we highly recommend to do it, even better if you have Yesra as your tour guide.

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Jan X

Amazing!

Our group of seven people toured Ephesus from the cruise ship. The tour guide Çetin Doğan is knowledgeable and very helpful. He came with the driver to pick up us earlier than we expected. He explained things clearly and answered our questions patiently. He treated us lunch and took us to extra locations. We are very happy and strongly recommend Çetin to other tourists.

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umut kurt

04/11/2024, 07:13

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Pepesmom

Amazing!

Canan Aydin was our tour guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable but even more importantly she was thoughtful and kind. I wish we had more time. The tour was wonderful. The driver was excellent. He was right there. Almost zero waiting time. Excellent Excellent!!

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umut kurt

04/11/2024, 07:15

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Perthtravelleramanda

Amazing!

We had an excellent tour - Bonjou was very knowledgeable and an excellent host - we very much enjoyed Ephesus and especially the terraced houses - amazing! Fabulous tour!

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Andreadance

04/09/2024, 14:21

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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mattdeneef

Amazing!

Ismail took us on an awesome private tour through the Ephesus, the basilica of St John and the church of Mary. Along with super interesting archaeological and historical facts and sights which he showed us and explained, we opted for a Biblical Ephesus tour, and so he did an excellent job of explaining the Biblical history and significance of each of the sights . His excellent humour and local connection also meant we could share are Turkish tea before Ephesus, and we were also able to enjoy an excellent lunch along the way. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a personalised and experienced guide and want to learn and be struck by the pages of Scripture coming to life on the streets and in the ruins of the area.

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Andreadance

04/09/2024, 14:21

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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carolinepQ8461AR

Amazing!

The most incredible, eye opening, biblical tour of Ephesus with Ismail. We spent a wonderful day together getting a deeper history of this historical landscape and felt so looked after in the personal care of Ismail. He’s so thorough and knowledgable. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s interested in ancient history and the Bible

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Andreadance

04/09/2024, 14:21

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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398lx

Amazing!

Yesra was my guide and we had a wonderful day exploring the many wonders around the site of Ephesus. The tour includes all important sites and everything well arranged. Yesra is the perfect guide, who is super friendly, attentive to your needs, very professional and above all passionate about the history of this wonderful site. She offered clear guidance and explanations of the history from the Kingdom of Lydia through Christianity until the Muslim conquest while visiting the relative sites/looking at the artefacts. It's a very large site to explore, and it's highly recommended to hire a guide like Yesra and trust me this will be the absolute highlight of your time in Turkey ☺️

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Andreadance

04/09/2024, 14:19

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Z4742GBarthurm

Amazing!

I could not express how satisfied we were with our private tour. It was absolutely amazing and a perfect day.

Hopefully, when you book, you will be fortunate enough to have Cetin as your guide like we did. He was phenomenal. He was extremely knowledgeable of the sites we visited and well versed in the religions of the area at the time in history.

He was able to answer all of our questions as well as point out important facts that made the tour so much more enjoyable.

Cetin managed the tour flawlessly, both in content and time management.

He took us to the sights that would be least crowded so that we would be able to get into those sites with little or no waiting and later on when the crowds were leaving the heavily visited morning sites, we went back and again, had very little if any wait time at all.

We always felt perfectly safe with him and that he had our best interest at heart through out the tour. He ensured we had as much time as we needed at each site and we're very easily able to see everything we had wanted to see and more.

Plus he was a great photographer and took many great photos of me and my fiance that will always remind us of this wonderful trip.

It was great to have such a warm,kind, knowledgeable tour guide, who patiently cared about his clients and had a tremendous passion for history. It made a real difference. Thank you again Cetin for a perfect experience. We hope to take more tours with you when we return to Turkey.

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Andreadance

04/09/2024, 14:19

We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your journey with us. Your feedback acts as a driving force for us to continuously enhance our services and exceed your expectations. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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