Private Tour: Ephesus Ruins, Virgin Mary's Home, and Artemis Temple Visit
Konak
Embark on a private tour from Izmir Port and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and marvel at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Izmir Port - Your private guide will be holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it and meet you at the exit gate of Izmir port on your meeting time.
- Selcuk - After met with your private guide, you will drive to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. The drive duration is approximately 70 minutes.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. 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.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.
- The Temple of Artemis - Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.
- Izmir - After completed your tour, we will drop back you to port of Izmir.
What's Included
- Entrance Fees included
- Air-conditioned, non-smoking transport
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Skip the long lines
What's Not Included
- Meals, Drinks
Additional Information
A great option and affordably priced for an all-inclusive excursion for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS! See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some mythological legends on this private tour from Izmir Port. The highlights of this private tour are House of Virgin Mary, UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines.
Location
Izmir Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More activities from this operator
