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Ephesus and House of Mary Tour from izmir with TICKETS option in Turkey, Acarlar

Acarlar, Turkey

Explore UNESCO Site of Turkey with an expert local guide from Izmır. This is a Best Seller tour to Ephesus with expert local guide.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 7 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish, Russian

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests.

Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis
Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Izmır Port and hotels.

Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about early Christian and Roman history.

Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.

Itinerary

Drive to Ephesus. According to your pick up tıme meet your guide and drıve to Ephesus.

Ancient Ephesus. Ancient Ephesus: The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. The largest Open-Air Museum in Turkey. Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by stress that still have the Marks of Ancient Chariot wheels. Great Theatre; St Paul preached against the Pagans and Gladiators once engaged in battle. Originally holding 25,000 people, this theater was built in the Hellenistic period and was renovated by several Roman emperors. Library of Celsus; The faced which has been remarkably restored and probably most photographed the place in Ephesus. Originally built in 115-25 Also, you might see the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Stream baths of scholastic, Marble road, Agora, Temple of Domitian in Ephesus.

House of Virgin Mary. Including scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the temple of artemis. A long and winding road affords wonderfull views of the valley en route to the shrine of St Mary. The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the solmissos Mountains is considered by the vatican to be final resting place of the Virgin Mary.

Temple of Artemis. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long. Paul’s successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this very temple.The city reached the Golden Age and became a good model to the Antique World in culture and art, as well.

Drive to Kusadasi Port. At the end of the tour, drive you back to the port

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
  • Pick up and drop off from Izmır Port and lısted hotels
  • Lunch ın a famıly owned local restaurant
  • Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunch
  • Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)

Important information

Meeting point

Acarlar, Turkey

Don’t forget

The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETSFree entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.Group Tour Optıon: The group sizes will be up to 10-12 people maxımum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port. Camera

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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