PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)

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Duration:4 hours to 6 hours (approx.)
Location: Kusadasi, Turkish Riviera

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Our PRIVATE Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it's our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area.
This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets.
You can always customize your tour with your private guide.

This tour includes pick up and drop off service from Kusadasi Cruise Port. During your private tour, you will visit; Ephesus Ancient City which used to be the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia, the House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed tour guide and the comfort of your private mercedes van.

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1. Ancient City of Ephesus
This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemision, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..
2. The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts. The most beautiful remaining of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum.
3. The Basilica of Saint John
It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred years after the death of St. John, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church of St John was changed into a marvelous basilica during the region of Emperor Justinian (527 -565 AD). The second half of the first century was full of persecution for the early Christians.Apostle James and Stephen were killed in Jerusalem.Paul was sent to Rome and executed. According to tradition John took The Mother Mary and came to Ephesus.He wrote his Gospel in Ephesus and the Revelation in Greece Island, Patmos in 96AD.
4. Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
House of Virgin Mary is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place. The house of Virgin Mary is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones. In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built. The original two-stored house, which consisted of an anteroom (where today candles are proposed), bedroom and praying room (Christian church area) and a room with fireplace (chapel for Muslims).

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Posted By : saschasY1553NK
We really loved this tour! Our guide, Betul, was so informative and passionate. Thank you for making it such a memorable and enjoyable experience. :)
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 06:24:49

Posted By : 793michealb
The tour was more than I expected. Tour guide Eva was exceptional. Very knowlegable and easy to understand
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 07:57:00

Posted By : Douglas_L
We felt fortunate to have Eda Aksoy as our guide for Ephesus and the related sites. She was very friendly and obviously had a deep knowledge of Ephesus. She even assisted us with arranging unrelated transportation . A very good experience with Viator and our guide!
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 08:17:49

Posted By : Culture568785
Was amazed with the history around. Learnt alot from the guide. Eda was very informative as a guide and very soft spoken and friendly
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Posted On : 2023-11-12 07:33:58

Posted By : JoeGoli
Was an awesome trip! Guide was very knowledgeable. Saw everything I wanted to see. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!
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Posted On : 2023-11-11 07:42:03

Posted By : I1838VUmariao
Sergio was a great tour guide. In the private tour we had plenty of time to experience every detail at each location. House of Mary was a magical place. Sergio enlightened us with valious historical and cultural details at ephesus and Artemisa. We love everything. I strongly recomend this private tour.
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Posted On : 2023-11-03 06:35:03

Posted By : 114juansebastiani
Excelent tour. Small group. Nice ride. Our guide was Sergio. Paused and calm visit to the ruins. Very good explanations, he knows the history and like to share the knowledge. Willing to answer all our questions and enough time to take pictures (he also recommends where to take them). Definitely recommended to know Ephesus and the house of virgin Mary.
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Posted On : 2023-11-03 06:34:59

Posted By : jwwUtah
Eda was so darling, knowledgeable, and pleasant to spend the day with! She gave counsel as to what to see and then structured our day around our preferences. Lunch was delicious and included, and we chose what things we wanted to pay entrance to. This is the BEST way to see Kusadasi, Ephesus, and the final home of the Virgin Mary. Loved our day and highly recommend Eda!
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Posted On : 2023-10-31 09:35:49

Posted By : Juergen_K
Late in the season, lines were shorter and places less crowded. Delightful guide For driver was nice too.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 06:37:25

Posted By : ryanlhwong
My wife and I went to this private tour with Nagehan as our tour guide. What an excellent experience! Nagehan took us around Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and St John’s tomb. Her knowledge of the history was impressive and she kept things interesting for me (who loved the history) and my wife (who didn’t like it as much), and she mixed the day up with interesting excursions to the carpet factory etc. She was delightful and friendly, and was super patient even when we took a lot of time taking photos and shopping. She talked to us like friends and not like clients, and it was such an enjoyable day!
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Posted On : 2023-10-28 10:22:28