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Ephesus Private Shore Excursion: House of Virgin Mary and Artemis

Kusadasi, Turkey 6h 5.0 · 10 reviews DE, PT, JA, EN, FR, ES 6804P55
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 7–98
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Tour route
3 stops ~9 km
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Overview

Enjoy this customised Full Day Private Tour with an expert professional local tour guide with visits to Ancient City of Ephesus; The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean, the Temple of Artemis; was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, and the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days.

Tour at a glance

Duration
6h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 15 travellers per booking
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Languages
DE, PT, JA, EN, FR
live guide
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Pickup
Hotel pickup
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Operates
Every day
Starts 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 +3
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 7–98
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Rating
5.0 / 5
10 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Ephesus Ancient City

    Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

    2h Admission not included
  2. 2
    The House of the Virgin Mary

    Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where 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.

    1h Admission not included
  3. 3
    The Temple of Artemis

    Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

    45 min Admission not included

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

We provide Free Pick up from all Kusadasi Cruise Ship Port, and all the Hotels in Kusadasi area.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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alagille111 Sep 2025 · Tripadvisor
Do not skip the Terrace houses! With lunch. Minimise waiting and maximise what you will see

Okan was a passionate educator for our semi private group to Ephesus, Virgin Mary house and lunch. Entune with the needs of the small group of 10, he made sure we weren’t bored with long winded history lessons while still giving us an appreciation for his country, Turkey. He knew how to organise the tour to minimise waiting time. He knew how to best present the beautiful Terrace houses (do NOT skip this €15 option!). I am not a history buff and walked away thinking this was the best day of my 2 1/2 week trip to Europe and Asia Minor. Would highly recommend.

kerriec562 Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable and educational tour!

Our tour guide was amazing! She was very sweet and full of knowledge. They were very accommodating when my husband got overheated. The driver was wonderful as well.

desmap2025 May 2025 · Tripadvisor
One of the best tours taken from our 2 week trip

Excellent tour! So interesting and Ugur was very knowledgeable of all the areas. He made our trip full of surprises and wonderful memories!

I1660DGjoyb May 2025 · Tripadvisor
Beautiful, touching tour

Ugur was a fantastic tour guide. He gave us a geography lesson as well as the history of all of the monuments and he was so so knowledgeable and friendly. He also was very smart about avoiding the large tour groups and avoiding crowds, which was so welcome. He has a great personality for being a tour guide, and I would take a tour with him again so happily. Best tour I’ve ever taken! The Virgin Mary’s house was incredibly touching both. My mom and I were moved to tears and it was a beautiful site. The terrace houses and Ephesus were amazing and so beautiful. The visit was totally worth it!

sb_socalgirl May 2025 · Tripadvisor
Exploring Ancient wonders of Ephesus

Uger took our group of 6 on an adventures day. Explaining in detail what we were experiencing while making history come to life. Highly recommend!

906gerir Feb 2025 · Tripadvisor
Ephuses

Unbelievable scenery/ruins. Great tour guide with good information & very helpful. The terrace houses were worth the extra time and were great exercise - they are serious about terraces! Wished for hiking poles on the way down.

annetteburstein Feb 2025 · Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!

The tour guide was very informative and the information provided was very well presented. We enjoyed the tour even in the cold rainy weather conditions.

F312JGsteveg Oct 2024 · Tripadvisor
Book Esra as your guide!!

Our guide was Esra, she was fantastic! Light years ahead of your average tour - the culture, the people, the ancient ruins, the coffee!! Esra gave us a day to never forget! We will be back!!!

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