Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John | La Vacanza Travel

Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John

Duration: 7 to 15 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 7 to 15 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St.John church where St John lived with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37 to 42 AD. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: İstanbul, Türkiye

We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival Izmir airport, your private driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then drive to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to options of "Istanbul to Istanbul" or "Istanbul to Kusadasi".

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bodrum City, Bodrum City, Bodrum District, Mugla Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

We will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum airport and then transfer to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of "Bodrum to Bodrum".

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast

Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of "Kusadasi to Kusadasi".

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The 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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye

You will take your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant in Selcuk town. Vegetarian options are available.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

You will visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast

At the end of the tour, we will drop you to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk town if you booked the options of "Kusadasi to Kusadasi" or "Istanbul to Kusadasi"

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: İstanbul, Türkiye

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul if you booked the option of "Istanbul to Istanbul". Your return flight to Istanbul and your return transfer in Istanbul will be included on this option.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bodrum City, Bodrum City, Bodrum District, Mugla Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Bodrum if you booked the option of "Bodrum to Bodrum".


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Tickets for round trip flights between Istanbul and Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Istanbul)
  • Ticket for one way flight from Istanbul to Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Kusadasi)
  • Lunch
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Infant meals not included.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Tour Durations (Approximately) : from Kusadasi to Kusadasi 7 hours // from Istanbul to Istanbul 15 hours // from Istanbul to Kusadasi 12 hours // from Bodrum to Bodrum 11 hours.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
  • Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: İstanbul, Türkiye
2: Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
3: Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
4: Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

  • Milas Airport, Turkiye
  • Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye
  • Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye
  • Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul Turkiye


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 to 15 hours


User's Reviews

Beverley_A

11 Sep, 2023

Our trip was great but your website is not user friendly. When the chat line couldn't expedite the booking in Australia, I had to call your Sydney office. To book a Turkish Bath in Bodrum I gave up when I couldn't pay & went elsewhere. There is a problem when u use 'other' in the pickup location, then the booking won't progress to payment.

Danielle_M

02 Sep, 2023

I booked this tour for my 70 year old mum and I. We were the only two tht booked that day so we had a private tour. Our driver and guide were excellent. The guide was very informative and the driver treated us to a tea by the petrol station made over a fire. What a beautiful day. Would have gone on another tour if it was guaranteed to be with both of them.

Kelci_C

22 Aug, 2023

We planned this trip as a couple and we had Phyllis as a tour guide and she was absolutely wonderful! She was so knowledgeable about the areas we went to, she answered every question we asked her and she took us to extra places around the area as we had extra time, she took us to a leather and fur showroom where we got to take part in a cat walk, we went to see pottery being made and we also got to see how traditional Turkish carpets were made! We would do this again in a heart beat, but you need more than 1 day to do this!

Catherine_F

22 Aug, 2023

We really appreciated how well the tour took care of us. They did a great job of communicating. All of our transit was in great time, and they did a good job reorganizing when our plane was delayed. Ephesus and the Basilica of st John were amazing. We came in August, so it was over 100° F and our tour guide seemed in a little more of a hurry to get out of the sun than we would have liked, but so worth a visit.

Kris_S

14 Aug, 2023

Rose did an amazing job as our tour guide! We had a long drive from our hotel but she made it interesting and when we were on-site she was great at maneuvering the crowds and sharing pertinent information. The rug cooperative stop and lunch was delicious and the optional leather warehouse stop were great.

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A great trip with an excellent guide

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Beautiful informative and a must sea in a smaller group

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Excellent tour of Ephesus

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