Skip-the-Line | Half-Day Ancient Ephesus Tour With House of Virgin Mary | La Vacanza Travel

Skip-the-Line | Half-Day Ancient Ephesus Tour With House of Virgin Mary

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Turkiye, Turkish Aegean Coast, Kusadasi
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  • 4 hours
  • Kusadasi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Get a dose of ancient history during this 4-hour tour of Ephesus. Your local guide will introduce you to what was once the greatest city in the Roman Empire and stop at famous sites such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celcius and the Odeon.

After exploring the ancient city you’ll head to the House of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to be where the biblical heroine lived before she died. Your guide will inform you about the years of the Roman Empire and other essential periods in Turkish history.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Ancient City of Ephesus Once in the ancient city itself we will explore this ancient Roman city and visit the Library of Celcius, Temple of Hadrian, the Theatre and Odeon. Hellenistic and Roman vestiges: Odeon, Bouleterion, Fountains, Temples, Roman Baths. The Library of Celsus: Renowned for its statues of four female figures symbolizing Wisdom, Knowledge, Intelligence and Valor. The Great Theater: This theater is the spot where St Paul preached to Ephesians.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Here a small stone house of the Virgin Mary has become a pilgrimage place for Catholics from around the world. It is believed that Blessed Mary has spent her last days in this house and the house has also been noted for the Vatican as one of the final resting places of Holy Mary. Three popes from the Vatican, Pope Paul VI in 1967, pope John Paull 2nd in 1995 and pope Benedictus in 2008, have been to the house so far.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Exclusions
  • Food an drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from centrally located Kusadasi Hotels, Port and Selcuk Hotels.

Ports

  • Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

candyj650

04 Jul, 2022

I was definitely happy to be away from this Ephesus tour because my team made it better Our guide was perfect I did not think that the guide is like this, I thought it was my friend. Because his method of working was very different, he used to make everyone happy. When I come here, I will find this guide.I highly recommend!

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