SKIP-THE-LINE: Biblical Ephesus Private Tour From Kusadasi Port

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Your tour guide will pick you up from Kusadasi port and take you on a journey through the ancient city of Ephesus.

You'll visit some of the most important religious sites in the city, including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that Mary spent her last years, and the Basilica of St. John, where St. John is believed to be buried.

You'll also visit the ancient city of Ephesus. Your guide will provide insights into the history and significance of each site. This tour is a great way to learn about the religious history of the region and to see some of the most important sites in Ephesus.

As for the pick-up and drop-off, the tour guide will pick you up from your Kusadasi port and drop you off at the same location after the tour.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Lunch
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Drinks
Admission fee to Ephesus Ancient City 40 €
Admission fee to House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Admission fee to Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €
Admission fee to St. Jean 6 €

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Basilica of St. John

    St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
Supplied by Turkey Tours Company

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