Ephesus & Mother Mary Private Tour

Name: Ephesus & Mother Mary Private Tour
Brand: Headout
Price: 349.06 USD
Availability: InStock

8 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Kusadasi, Turkey

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Your experience

Enjoy a full-day guided exploration of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary with AC transportation.

Getting started

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Port and verify your voucher before departure. Board your air-conditioned vehicle and receive a brief overview of the day’s route and visiting order.

What to expect

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus, once a major city of Roman Asia, then continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site. Your guide provides context that links major monuments and daily life in antiquity.

• Library of Celsus – Admire the iconic façade and learn how this monumental library symbolized civic pride and learning.

• Great Theatre – Take in the scale of the arena where public gatherings and performances once took place.

• Temple of Artemis remains – Hear about one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and its enduring legacy.

• House of the Virgin Mary – Visit a tranquil hillside shrine significant to both Christian and Muslim traditions.

• Cultural workshops – Optional stops at local ateliers offer insight into regional crafts and techniques.

One clear group price covers your party of up to 12, with an expert guide, AC transport, and taxes included for a smooth day in and around Ephesus.
Walk Roman streets and see famed ruins at Ephesus, from grand façades to theaters, while your guide shares context that connects each site.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary for quiet reflection and cultural insight, adding a meaningful spiritual dimension to your day.
Travel in a private vehicle between sites, keeping your group together and minimizing wait times between key stops.

Included

Private guided experience
Air-conditioned transportation
Skip-the-line access to the Ephesus Archaeological Site
Skip-the-line access to the House of the Virgin Mary
Visit to a local leather shop
All taxes and service charges

Not included

Entrance fees for museums and sites visited
Food and Drinks
Gratuities for the guide

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Meeting
Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye, KUSADASI
Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye, KUSADASI, KUSADASI, 09400, Turkey
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven surfaces and modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for religious sites.
Eating and drinking may be restricted inside certain sites.
Touching or climbing on ancient structures is not allowed.
Archaeological areas include uneven paths and steps; support may be required.
Tour duration is approximately 6–8 hours.
Entrance fees are not included and are payable on site if required.