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PRIVATE :Biblical Ephesus Tour FOR CRUISERS From Kusadasi Port

Kuşadası7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Hotel pickup

About this experience

This full-day tour that explores the ancient city of Ephesus with a focus on its religious significance.

The tour includes visits to the House of Virgin Mary, believed by many to be the final home of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of St. John, where the apostle John is said to be buried.

The tour also includes a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus and its many important religious sites, such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Artemis.

The tour is private, meaning you'll have a personal guide who will customize the tour to your interests and pace. Port pick-up and drop-off is included in the tour.

Stores to visit:

Carpet Weaving Village

Leather Factory

Next available dates

What’s included

  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Insurance
  • Deluxe Lunch
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • A bottle of water during tour

Not included

  • Beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Entrance Fees

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ephesus Ancient City

    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 the harbour city. 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, Harbour Street.

  2. 2

    The House of Virgin Mary

    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.

  3. 3

    Terraced Houses

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

  4. 4

    St. John Basilica

    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.

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Languages
British English
Start times
06:00 · 06:30 · 07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00

Know before you go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

  • Cancel within 24h of the start time: 100% charge.

Standard Viator policy

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PRIVATE :Biblical Ephesus Tour FOR CRUISERS From Kusadasi Port — Holidayys