Mini Group (Max. 10 guests) Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Mini group tour ( Maximum 10 guests in each van)
You can choose private option to travel with your family and friends
You can include Terrace Houses into your program by choosing with Terrace Houses option
Professional licenced English speaking guide , Parking fees, A/C Transportation are included.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Our guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port / Hotel with EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign. Meeting times are differ for each cruise line. Meeting time will be given during your confirmation.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

We will have 30 min. drive to The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

We will have 10 mins drive to Ephesus from The House of Virgin Mary. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye

Terrace houses included in " with Terrace Houses options " only. Not included in other options.
Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top.
Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).


Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi, Turkmen Mahallesi Ataturk BulvarI Setur MarinalarI No:101, KusadasI AydIn, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye

Drive to Port through Kusadasi Marina. Arriva and the end of services

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to your hotel / Kusadasi town center and port.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: Private with Terrace Houses
8/22/2022 - 4/20/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Mini Group with Terrace House
8/22/2022 - 4/20/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Private without Terrace Houses
8/22/2022 - 4/20/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Mini Group without Terrace H.
8/2/2018 - 4/20/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Duration: 4 To 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Mini group tour ( Maximum 10 guests in each van). Professional licenced Tour guide , Parking fees, A/C Transportation are included.
You can choose private option for your family and friends
You can include Terrace Houses into your program by choosing with Terrace Houses option.
Pick Up Points : Cruise guests from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal / Listed Hotel guests from their hotel lobby
Pick up times will be given in your confirmation email by local operator
Pick Up times can be different depends upon cruise times and hotel locations
Entrance fees are not included

Ports

• Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional Licenced English speaking tour guide
• Transportation with A/C vehicles
• Parking Fees
• All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Entrance fees can be paid to our tour guide who will have Pre-Paid tickets to skip the lines

Facilities