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

Kuşadası6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Hotel pickup

About this experience

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

Next available dates

What’s included

  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Admission fee to Ephesus Ancient City 40 €
  • Admission fee to House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
  • Admission fee to Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €
  • Admission fee to St. Jean 6 €

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 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. 2

    Terraced 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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

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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