Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking
This private tour is a great choice for history buffs who want to see Ephesus in one day. A personal guide accompanies you to the most significant sites, such as the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll glean information and have opportunities to delve deeper into any questions with a private itinerary that includes lunch and the convenience of hotel transport by minivan.
Highlights
- ✓Private full-day tour of classic Ephesus, including lunch
- ✓Discover Christian, Greek, Roman, and Islamic history with a personal guide
- ✓Visit the Ephesus Archeological Museum, House of the Virgin Mary, and more
- ✓Great choice for people who are interested in Turkey’s ancient history
What you'll see & do
- ✓The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall," which pilgrims have used by tying their intentions on paper or fabric. A nearby water source is also believed to have miraculous healing powers. Several popes visited the shrine after the first visit of the VI. Paul in 1967.
- ✓After Mary's house, your guide will escort you to sights in Ephesus, informing you about the history of impressive Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is Turkey's most visited ancient site and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theater of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
- ✓The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World.
What's included
- ✓Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off
- ✓All Taxes and Parking Fees (No extra cost)
- ✓Transportation with a Mercedes A/C Non-smoking Minivan
- ✓Professional Licensed Tour Guide in English
What's not included
- ✓Entrance Fees (Your guide will have all skip-the-line tickets in advance)
- ✓Local Lunch
- ✓Hotel Pick up Fee - 50USD per group.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
1. Upon your cruise ship's arrival, your designated private tour guide will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your surname, positioned at the immigration exit gate. 2. It is our earnest recommendation that our esteemed guests opt for an early selection of their preferred pick-up time, aligned with their ship's arrival. Doing so will facilitate a seamless rendezvous with your guide, mitigating congestion stemming from the influx of shore excursion vehicles. 3. In the case of hotel accommodations, your dedicated private tour guide will extend a warm welcome in the comfort of the hotel lobby.
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.
Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking
This private tour is a great choice for history buffs who want to see Ephesus in one day. A personal guide accompanies you to the most significant sites, such as the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll glean information and have opportunities to delve deeper into any questions with a private itinerary that includes lunch and the convenience of hotel transport by minivan.
Highlights
- ✓Private full-day tour of classic Ephesus, including lunch
- ✓Discover Christian, Greek, Roman, and Islamic history with a personal guide
- ✓Visit the Ephesus Archeological Museum, House of the Virgin Mary, and more
- ✓Great choice for people who are interested in Turkey’s ancient history
What you'll see & do
- ✓The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall," which pilgrims have used by tying their intentions on paper or fabric. A nearby water source is also believed to have miraculous healing powers. Several popes visited the shrine after the first visit of the VI. Paul in 1967.
- ✓After Mary's house, your guide will escort you to sights in Ephesus, informing you about the history of impressive Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is Turkey's most visited ancient site and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theater of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
- ✓The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World.
What's included
- ✓Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off
- ✓All Taxes and Parking Fees (No extra cost)
- ✓Transportation with a Mercedes A/C Non-smoking Minivan
- ✓Professional Licensed Tour Guide in English
What's not included
- ✓Entrance Fees (Your guide will have all skip-the-line tickets in advance)
- ✓Local Lunch
- ✓Hotel Pick up Fee - 50USD per group.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
1. Upon your cruise ship's arrival, your designated private tour guide will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your surname, positioned at the immigration exit gate. 2. It is our earnest recommendation that our esteemed guests opt for an early selection of their preferred pick-up time, aligned with their ship's arrival. Doing so will facilitate a seamless rendezvous with your guide, mitigating congestion stemming from the influx of shore excursion vehicles. 3. In the case of hotel accommodations, your dedicated private tour guide will extend a warm welcome in the comfort of the hotel lobby.
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.