Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour
Description
First we will visit the house of Virgin Mary. Then, we will visit Ephesus, the second largest city in the ancient world. The ancient city of Ephesus has been the most important city in this region for 3 thousand years. Then we will visit the Temple of Artemis, which took a more important role in the development of the city. On our way back, we will have a panoramic tour of the city and then have a typical Turkish lunch (drinks only not included) at the Turkish carpet production center, we will learn the intricacies of carpet art and return to the location where we started.
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Itinerary
EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas. With your guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings and the Roman Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments and ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus. (If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
There is a small Byzantine church in the ruins of the Virgin Mary, which can be reached by passing the upper gate of the ancient city of Ephesus. It is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived and died here. The holy is respected and visited by Christians, healing is sought, offerings are made. (If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
***ONLY CRUISE GUESTS reservations are accepted. Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the Kusadasi cruise port. Your guide will greet you with a sign with your name on it.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free Wi-fi
Reviews(1,847)
Seyhan was absolutely incredible! He showed us all of Ephesus, The Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable and kind, but the way he tells you the history of each place made it such a great experience. He also gave us the opportunity to visit Turkish rug makers and see local pottery… it was amazing to not only learn the history but the culture of Turkey as well. I cannot recommend him enough!
Seyhan was a fantastic tour guide for our private tour. He showed us temple of Artemis, Ephesus, and the Virgin Mary’s house - he was extremely knowledgeable and kind, and also showed us different local businesses like a carpet weaving shop and pottery making shop. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him!
Seyhan was a fantastic tour guide for our private tour. He showed us temple of Artemis, Ephesus, and the Virgin Mary’s house - he was extremely knowledgeable and kind, and also showed us different local businesses like a carpet weaving shop and pottery making shop. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him!
Excellent tour guide named Onur, great experience. We enjoyed everything, travelling with kids, the tour was perfect!!!
mel was wonderful, she showed us everything in great detail and was very conscious about our comfortability and safety the entire time. she was very knowledgeable and her tour was engaging the entire time. everyone was also so hospitable at every location we went to!
We love turkey and had the best day of our trip!
Mel was our tour guide and she was amazing! My whole family had such a great experience with her and she was so nice and funny. It was a very spur of the moment situation so we had no idea what we wanted to do, but she explained all the options and helped us choose where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do. While we were in the van and going to each location, she was always talking and giving us facts about the culture, history, and more. And even though I have an allergy, she told the people at the Turkish delight testing that I was allergic to many of the foods there and warned me that I would not be able to eat any of it and even offered to have them prepare another section for me. Overall, she was amazing and knew a lot of facts about the area and I learned so much from this trip. She is such a great tour guide and the experience definitely would not have been as great with a different guide.
Last minute booking ended up being amazing tour
B was so wonderful to work with. She made our pickup from our ship seamless. It felt like a private tour for our family of 4. We beat all of the crowds at major sites, such as Mary's House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. We had a delicious lunch, a carpet showing, and a stop for sweet treats (Turkish delight and Baklava). B is very informative, great at finding shade and rest stops, and has a delightful sense of humor. We enjoyed our day immensely and would highly recommend this experience for anyone who wants to maximize their time in Ephesus. It was also much more affordable than excursions offered through our cruise ship.
Had an amazing tour of Ephisus, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis. The guide (Queen B) knew the best itenerary to avoid all the lines. She provided water and lunch, so we didn't have to worry about anything. Would highly recommend.
