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NO HIDDEN FEES : Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House, St. John Basilica

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Kusadasi, Turkey
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5 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Private Tour: Ephesus - Artemis Temple - House of Virgin Mary - Basilica of St John
NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You may add Terrace Houses into your program by paying the entrance fee. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private transportation with A/C vehicles
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to your tour guide and driver
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Meeting and Pickup

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The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email.Pick up from Listed Hotels and Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message. Private Tour: Ephesus - Artemis Temple - House of Virgin Mary - Basilica of St John - NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees - You will decide on departure time. - Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. - Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. - Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. - You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You may add Terrace Houses into your program by paying the entrance fee. - You do not have to wait for other group members. - You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. - Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours. - You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip

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Kuşadası Port Türkiye

Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Visit 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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of St. John

After House of Virgin Mary, drive to Basilica of St. 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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi

Arrival to Kusadasi . You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Kusadasi center for last minute shopping on your own.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time.
  • Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NO HIDDEN FEES : Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House, St. John Basilica?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private transportation with A/C vehicles
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Parking fees
  • ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
  • Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to your tour guide and driver

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time.
  • Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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