Biblical Ephesus & Basilica Of St. John & The Mary's House Tour
• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
• FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT
• REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES
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Ephesus is the largest open-air museum in Turkey and one of the largest in the world, planning a visit to the famous ruins takes serious time. Cruise passengers have a limited time in Kusadasi and in your limited time, you can settle back & relax while our team handles all arrangements for you. Explore the EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, TERRACE HOUSES OF EPHESUS, LOCAL HANDICRAFTS, and many more on this private tour that is created for cruise passengers. Upon your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it.
After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. Please note that there are several Cruise Ships with different arrival and departure timings. So, you might decide with our team about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centres of Christians where the Mary came to Ephesus with John the Apostle and lived her last 10 years.
Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006.
Whether or not she died in Ephesus was not known until Anne Catherine Emmerich’s vision. A disabled German nun who had never been to Ephesus, had a vision of the House of the Virgin Mary and described it in detail to the German writer Clemens Brentano who later published a book about it. Catherine Emmerich died in 1884. In 1891 Paul, Superior of the Lazarists from Izmir read about her visions and found a little building which corresponded with Emmerich’s descriptions. Then, the archeological works started which allows us to visit Mary's House and see the result today!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
UNESCO listed place the Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient cities in the world, famous for the Odeon where music concerts were organized, Domitian Temple that is one of the first temples dedicated for a human, Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time, Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatres in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians, Marble Street, Roman Baths, Fountains, Temples, Agora, Love House, Public Toilets, Terrace Houses famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
We will have a visit to the Basilica of St. John the Apostle. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St John was under the central dome of the basilica. In addition, while we are visiting the Basilica of St. John, we will have a panoramic view of the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque and learn about the stories of these places too.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Temple of Artemis, also called Artemisium was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
We will drive through the Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
Pass By: Kusadasi Shopping Center, Yavansu Mah. Karaova Sok. No: 8/7 G-1, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...
Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye
Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port.
PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate the return time.
OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus."
"Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns"
"Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons."
"After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
PRIVATE TOUR
10/26/2022 - 4/19/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
Duração: 4 To 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT*****
• We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
• After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
• This tour doesn't include Entrance Tickets & Lunch. The Skip the Line Entrance Tickets & Local Lunch can be arranged by our team due to your request. Please contact us and advise our team, if you wish to have all-inclusive and pre-arranged for your day.
*****HOTEL PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE HOTELS*****
• We have pick-up and drop-off services from CENTRALLY located KUSADASI and SELCUK TOWN Hotels.
• We have pick-up and drop-off services from Izmir Hotels and Izmir Cruise Port with an additional fee of 100 USD in total for up to 15 personas.
• Please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and learn your certain meeting time.
Ports- Kuşadası Port, Hacıfeyzullah, M.Esat Bozkurt Cd. no:21/3, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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