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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

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NO HIDDEN COSTS : Private & Mini Group ( max. 10 pax )  Ephesus Shore Excursions with The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission. Skip The Line Our Tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port or the lobby of Listed hotels with your name sign at pre-arranged time . Pick up time will be given during your confirmation.Kusadasi Cruise Terminal pick up time normally 30 to 45 minutes after your cruise arrival. After greeting We will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. Visit Terrace Houses where is included in Private with Terrace Houses and Small group with Terrace Houses Options.  Not included in other 2 options Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top. Attention : Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there. We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to  Kusadasi town center and port.The end of our services. NO HIDDEN COST : ENTRANCE FEES ARE INCLUDED ✅ Most of  Travel agents DO NOT include entrance fees to their rates✅ When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully. Enjoy this 4 to 6 hours ( Without Terrace House Option is around 4 hours and with Terrace Houses option is around 5 to 6 hours )  excursion starting at Kusadasi, and taking you to Ephesus where you can trace Alexander the Great, Caesar or Cicero. Visit the recently opened Terrace Houses ( in Private with Terrace Houses and Small group with Terrace Houses Options.  Not included in other 2 options) and admire the frescos as well as the The House of Virgin Mary and temple of Artemis. Once back in Kusadasi, you can enjoy some shopping.   Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportation are included * Small group for cruise guests only  ensures personal service * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Small-group tour by minibus * Option with Private Tour for your family * Options with/without Terrace Houses

Languages: English Spanish
📍Cumhuriyet Mahallesi 4 Sokak No.2/102 Altaş İşhanı (Belediye Karşısı, Cumhuriyet, 09460 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
🏢Operated by Curio Travel - Mini Group & Private Turkey Tours

What you'll see & do

  • Our Tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port or the lobby of Listed hotels with your name sign at pre-arranged time . Pick up time will be given during your confirmation. Kusadasi Cruise Terminal pick up time normally 30 to 45 minutes after your cruise arrival
  • Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
  • Our second stop is Ephesus Ancient City. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
  • Visit to Terrace Houses is included in Private with Terrace Houses and Small group with Terrace Houses Options only. Not included in other 2 options Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top. Attention Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).
  • Our last stop is The Temple of Artemis where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port
  • Arrival to Kusadasi Port and the town center through Gazi Beğendi Park The end of our services

What's included

  • Entrance fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines in Ephesus )
  • Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • Mini ( Max 10 pax ) group with private option ensures personal service
  • Air-conditioned Transportation
  • Local Tax and Handling Fee
  • Parking Fees

What's not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Pick up from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests ONLY. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Not wheelchair accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.

Shoes are not permitted in mosques

Not suitable for pets

No public transportation nearby

Infants must not sit on laps

Not recommended for people with heart conditions

( Without Terrace House Option is around 4 hours and with Terrace Houses option is around 5 to 6 hours )

How it works

• Dress code is smart casual • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your hotel name or Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made •  Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Requirement

Notes;

a) Since all shore excursions involve some walking, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable low-heeled shoes and casual clothes.

b) sun glasses and hats are recommended,

c) Cameras are recommended,

Opening Hours

07:00 - 16:00

07:00 - 16:00

07:00 - 16:00

07:30 - 16:00

07:00 - 16:30

07:00 - 16:00

07:00 - 16:00

Good to know before you go

Difficulty:
Moderate

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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