Ephesus in One Day : House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Istanbul

  Your journey to Ephesus begins with a transfer to the airport if you booked the option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". The driver will pick you up from the hotel reception or your Airbnb location, provided parking is accessible. From there, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. The roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and roundtrip Izmir/Ephesus flight tickets from Istanbul will be included for the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels”.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Izmir

  Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and the driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred for in-depth exploration of Ephesus and surroundings. If you would like start this tour from your hotel in Izmir city center, Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from there and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. The pick up services from Izmir city hotels / airport are available for the guests who booked the option of “from-to Istanbul Hotels” or “from-to Izmir Hotels/Airport”.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Bodrum

  Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. This service is available only for bookings made for the "from-to Bodrum Hotels/Airport" option.

  2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Kusadasi

  Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi and drive to Ephesus district for your private day trip. This service is available only for bookings made for the "from-to Kusadasi Hotels" option.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Virgin Mary's House

  Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. 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.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Ancient City of Ephesus

  Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

  1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Ephesus Experience Museum

  Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Selcuk

  You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 9
  The Temple of Artemis

  Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  İzmir

  At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Izmir or Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your next flight, if you booked the option of "from-to Izmir Hotels/Airport" or "from-to Istanbul Hotels".

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Istanbul

  Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Bodrum City

  At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum Airport for your next flight, if you booked the option of "from-to Bodrum Hotels/Airport".

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Kuşadası

  At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi, if you booked the option of "from-to Kusadasi Hotels".

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Roundtrip Izmir flight tickets from Istanbul, roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir are include for the bookings to option of "from-to Istanbul Hotels". If you did not book this option, you can not get any of these services.

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