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Private Ephesus, St. John Basilica, The House of Mary with Lunch

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Kusadasi, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Private tour allows you to see almost all the highlights close to Kusadasi. Our private tour includes visits to Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, The Temple of Artemission.This private full-day tour includes a private guide, private transportation by brand-new minibus with A/C and a traditional kebap lunch with mezes and salad that is not to be missed.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• Lunch in a local restaurant is included.

What's Included

  • Traditional Turkish Lunch
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Tips & Personal Expenses are not included
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
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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 Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests and the reception of listed hotels for guesst who are staying in these hotels. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.• Private Tour for your family and friends • You will decide on departure time • Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure, • You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary, • You do not have to wait for other group members • You may stop to have pictures during your tour. • Lunch in a local restaurant is included

What To Expect

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Kuşadası Port Türkiye

Your private guide will meet you at your Kusadasi hotel or Kusadasi port at pre-arranged time. Pickup time will be given during the confirmation of your booking.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

After greeting, we will have a 2-minute drive to the Ephesus area to visit 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 are the Baths of Scholastica and 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. The Grand theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. You can visit Terrace Houses by paying entrance fee to the site
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Our next stop is The House of Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council in 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 it 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 Free

Agora Restaurant

Lunch time. we will have traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant with mezes
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1 minute Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of St. John

After Lunch we drive to St. John’s Basilica. It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and was buried in the southern slope of the Ayosolug Hill.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

We will stop at the Temple of Artemis where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world used to be.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi

After the tour we will take you back to the Kusadasi city center or port. the end of our services
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20 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 spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Traditional kebap lunch with mezes and salad that is not to be missed.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus, St. John Basilica, The House of Mary with Lunch?

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

Activity name

  • Traditional Turkish Lunch
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Private transportation by brand-new vehicles with AC
  • Private professional licensed tour guide
  • Tips & Personal Expenses are not included
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Private tour allows you to see almost all the highlights close to Kusadasi. Our private tour includes visits to Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, The Temple of Artemission.
  • Traditional kebap lunch with mezes and salad that is not to be missed.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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