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Ephesus, Artemision, Virgin Mary’s House Private Shore Tour

Ephesus, Artemision, Virgin Mary’s House Private Shore Tour

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Time-poor travelers can experience Ephesus’ three star attractions in just half a day on this private guided shore excursion, with transfers from Kusadasi port. Admire the House of the Virgin Mary, where some believe Jesus’ mother once lived, and the Temple of Artemis, a fragment of one of the original seven wonders, then tour the Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your package includes lunch but excludes tickets.

Languages: English
📍Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
🏢Operated by Online Travel Turkey

Highlights

  • ✓See Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary
  • ✓Enjoy a Turkish lunch and watch production at a carpet weaving center
  • ✓Huge choice of departure times, exact to within 30 minutes
  • ✓Private 2-way transfers from the Kusadasi Cruise Port

What you'll see & do

  • ✓EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas. With your guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings and the Roman Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments and ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus. (If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
  • ✓TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
  • ✓There is a small Byzantine church in the ruins of the Virgin Mary, which can be reached by passing the upper gate of the ancient city of Ephesus. It is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived and died here. The holy is respected and visited by Christians, healing is sought, offerings are made. (If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)

What's included

  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
  • ✓Guiding
  • ✓Insurance
  • ✓Parking fees

What's not included

  • ✓Gratuities
  • ✓Entrance Fees of Ephesus
  • ✓Entrance Fees of Virgin Mary House

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Wi-fi

***ONLY CRUISE GUESTS reservations are accepted. Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the Kusadasi cruise port. Your guide will greet you with a sign with your name on it.

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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