SKIP THE LINE PRIVATE Highlights of Ephesus

New To The Site! Selçuk, Turkey

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5 to 6 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

As you arrive in Ephesus, you will first see the Magnesia Gate, a marvelous example of ancient architecture that once stood tall as an entrance to the city. Begin a downhill walk with your guide into the city’s ruins. The route will take you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, it is still used today for the local spring festival. It once had seating space for 24,000 people, and it is believed to be the site where St Paul preached to the Ephesians.

You will also get to visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a domed cruciform chapel a couple of miles from Ephesus that became a significant place of Christian pilgrimage.

The House of the Virgin Mary is considered by the Vatican to be a Holy Place, and a small shrine, dedicated to her, was found in the ruins when the house was first discovered.

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop off from Kusadasi Cruise port

Start Time • 09:30 AM

What To Expect

Ancient City of Ephesus

Visit ancient Ephesus the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Discover world-famous UNESCO sights of Turkey and visit the Great Theatre where the Gladiators once fought.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

After lunch in a local Turkish restaurant, you will continue to the House of Virgin Mary where Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived out her final days here. The church was built on the foundations of that house, and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope lV and Pope John Poul ll. Many visitors on a guided Ephesus tour describe this as an uplifting or Spiritual Experience.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

What's Included

  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Other services not mentioned
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drink
  • Entrance Tickets (We will arrange the Entry Tickets in advance so you will avoid the long queues)
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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-189016P52

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