• Kuşadası Port Türkiye - The tour guide will be waiting at the hotel lobby in Kusadasi or at the Kusadasi Cruise terminal at the scheduled time. A professional licensed tour guide will greet guests at Kusadasi port with a sign displaying their name. After introductions, the journey to The House of Virgin Mary will take approximately 25 minutes.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The first stop is The House of Virgin Mary, a significant pilgrimage site for Christians where Virgin Mary spent her final days and passed away. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967 and ‘unofficially’ acknowledged its authenticity. Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have also visited this shrine.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - The tour proceeds to Ephesus, renowned in ancient times for its Temple of Artemis. During the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the most prominent city in Asia Minor. The Ephesus excursion begins at the upper Magnesia Gate, leading through the city and concluding near the ancient Harbor.

Along the route, visitors will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika, and the Great Theater, originally built in the Greek era and later reconstructed during the Roman period. This theater has hosted events ranging from Paul’s sermons to the Ephesians to concerts by Sting, thanks to its exceptional acoustics.

Guests will stroll along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Antony and Cleopatra once paraded. They will hear tales of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and other notable figures who walked the same marble streets.

• Ephesus Terrace Houses - Visitors have the option to include a visit to the Terrace Houses in Ephesus in their itinerary.
• Bizim Ev Hanımeli Restoran - The private Ephesus excursion includes lunch at a nearby local restaurant. A delicious homemade Turkish meal will be served, either at Selcuk Köftecisi or Bizim Ev Hanımeli Restaurant.
• The Basilica of Saint John - After lunch, the tour visits The Basilica of St. John, where it is believed that the evangelist St. John spent his final years and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
• The Temple of Artemis - The tour continues to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The tour concludes with a return to the hotel or Cruise terminal in Kusadasi.
• Club Caravanserail - The tour passes through Caravanserail before arriving at Kusadasi port for drop-off. Hotel guests will be returned to their accommodations. This marks the end of the services.
• Kuşadası Port Türkiye - Drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port.

• Private tour
• Professional Licensed Tour guide
• Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Van
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Lunch included
• Guaranteed on-time return to port

• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Entrance Fees ( our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )

Private Ephesus Tour: Explore the House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis with Lunch

Enjoy a full-day private tour of Ephesus, including visits to the St. John Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of Virgin Mary. The package includes a licensed private tour guide, air-conditioned transportation, parking fees, and lunch. Terrace houses can be added to the itinerary upon request, and a Bible-oriented guide can be arranged at no additional cost.

Please note that entrance fees are not included in this package. The guide will have pre-paid tickets for the sites, and the total entrance fees can be paid in cash to the guide at the end of the tour.

• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Full Day tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary . Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price.

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