Ephesus Private Tour: Exploring House of Mary and Temple of Artemis
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36 Ratings
Selcuk
Embark on a private tour of Ephesus, exploring the House of Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Discover the ancient city's rich history and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - 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.
What's Included
  • Guiding
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees of Ephesus
  • Entrance Fees of Virgin Mary House
  • Adb Airport Transfer per person $45
Additional Information

Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the hotel or port. 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.

  • Free Wi-fi
Location
Ancient City of Ephesus
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Oliviabq4118cg
Oct 26, 2023
Everyone should try this tour! - We had both a pleasant shopping and a fascinating Ephesus Ancient City tour with our guide Bihter. Ephesus has an incredible history. It was very enjoyable for us to see and experience this place. Everyone should definitely see this place and listen to its history. My wife and I told Bihter about our interest in Turkish carpets. He took us to an incredible carpet manufacturing place. Exploring the world of Turkish carpets is not only fascinating, but also bringing a work of Turkish art back to our country. The variety of colours, patterns and workmanship behind each rug was truly impressive. The knowledge of our guide and the hospitality of the store owners made the experience even more special. Not only did I find a beautiful rug, but I also learned about the intricate process of rug making. The ideal way to dive into Turkish culture and bring a piece of its rich heritage home. If you are a fan of art and culture this tour is a must do.
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Cyrilla_a
Oct 19, 2023
Enjoyable and Enlightening Tour - Bihter our tour guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trip to Efesus and its surroundings. We learned a lot of history while enjoying the magnificent views of the ancient city.
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Q4205acsamuelm
Oct 14, 2023
Master of Service💪 - It was a really great opportunity for me to experience the affordable Ephesus and Virgin Mary House tour. It was great to discover the historical roots of Ephesus with the narration of our guide during the tour. At the same time, I was deeply moved by the spiritual atmosphere of the Virgin Mary house. We had plenty of photo opportunities during the tour and it was very precious for me to immortalize these memories. It was also a great pleasure to discover the rich cuisine of this region by trying local delicacies. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience history, culture and spirituality together.
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467diannem
Oct 9, 2023
Perfect Tour of Ephesus with Mary! - Our visit to Ephesus was epic!! Our tour guide, Mary, was highly knowledgeable and was able to make the site come alive for us! She was professional and we felt a deep friendship emerged! We took this tour from our cruise and it was perfect!!
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Raffaele_r
Sep 27, 2023
Lovely service with something to improve - We were lucky as we had the entire van for ourselves. The guide was lovely. We stopped in Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House, and we had two intermediate stops to a bazar and a leather shop. These extra stops were meant to upsell product to us, which it wasn't great as prices were inflated. We had to pay parking fee which it was meant to be included (€3) and we didn't receive any lunch as described in the offer. Despite this, the team was kind and welcoming.
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Compass59026355881
Sep 9, 2023
Furkan was an outstanding guide - very knowledgeable & his stories woven amongst the historical facts made it so real! - Fabulous guide - so much fun! Furkan definitely knows how to bring history alive. I love Turkey and will be back very soon!
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Leonist2023
Sep 4, 2023
Unforgettable memories.. - We are very happy to have experienced the Ephesus, Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis tour. I would like to start with our guide, who was not only extremely knowledgeable and expert, but also an engaging and entertaining narrator. He gave us a wonderful insight into the history and cultural significance of these ancient sites. Thanks to his narration we had the opportunity to explore these places in much more depth. The organization of the tour was also very successful. Everything was perfectly organized in terms of airport transfers, meals and accommodation. We also think that the tour is an economical option as the price is affordable. Visiting historical sites such as Ephesus, the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis was truly fascinating. It was incredible to see the history and cultural richness of these regions up close. Especially the splendor of Ephesus and the magic of the Temple of Artemis will impress you. All in all, we were very satisfied with the experience this tour offered us. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is passionate about history and culture. Thank you for helping us make unforgettable memories...
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Mariosp7877rv
Sep 2, 2023
Best Tour For Ephesus - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis! Our guide Luis was knowledgeable and friendly and it was really great to explore these ancient sites. Also, the price of the tour was very affordable and worthwhile. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone
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P7128eonancyj
Sep 1, 2023
I recommend you to see - Mary Tour was a truly fascinating experience. Seeing the ruins in the ancient city of Ephesus was like traveling deep into history. Our guide Meral was very knowledgeable and brought the historical events to life. The ruins of the Temple of Artemis were also impressive. Imagining how these ancient structures were built gave a historical perspective. Visiting the House of Virgin Mary was a very spiritual experience. This place still has a religious significance and is a place that soothes the soul with its silence and calmness. I recommend you see it before it's too late.
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Davidga5662ux
Sep 1, 2023
We had a peaceful and spiritual experience - Experiencing the Ephesus and Virgin Mary tour was truly unforgettable. Once the tour started, we started touring the historic city of Ephesus and it was truly fascinating to explore these magnificent ruins from the ancient Roman period. Our guide Gulsah was a great conveyor of historical information and patiently answered every question we had. Then we made our way to the House of the Virgin Mary and the serene atmosphere of this holy place takes you under its spell. We had a peaceful and spiritual experience in this place where it is believed that prayers are accepted. On the way, we also heard interesting stories about Turkish culture and history. We also had the opportunity to taste local delicacies and it was great to discover the richness of Turkish cuisine. In conclusion, the Ephesus and Virgin Mary tour is not only fascinating from a historical and religious point of view, but also offers an excellent opportunity to see the beauties of Turkey. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.
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