PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)

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Duration:4 hours to 6 hours (approx.)
Location: Kusadasi, Turkish Riviera

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Our PRIVATE Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it's our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area.
This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets.
You can always customize your tour with your private guide.

This tour includes pick up and drop off service from Kusadasi Cruise Port. During your private tour, you will visit; Ephesus Ancient City which used to be the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia, the House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where 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 and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed tour guide and the comfort of your private mercedes van.

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This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemision, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..
2. The Basilica of Saint 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. Three hundred years after the death of St. John, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church of St John was changed into a marvelous basilica during the region of Emperor Justinian (527 -565 AD). The second half of the first century was full of persecution for the early Christians.Apostle James and Stephen were killed in Jerusalem.Paul was sent to Rome and executed. According to tradition John took The Mother Mary and came to Ephesus.He wrote his Gospel in Ephesus and the Revelation in Greece Island, Patmos in 96AD.
3. Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
House of Virgin Mary is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place. The house of Virgin Mary is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones. In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built. The original two-stored house, which consisted of an anteroom (where today candles are proposed), bedroom and praying room (Christian church area) and a room with fireplace (chapel for Muslims).
4. The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts.

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Posted By : Tour00595358528
Amazing tour with Taylan as our tourguide! Highly recommended! Very well informed about every spot. Could answer every question we had.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 09:20:03

Posted By : MaLyKi05
Wow! I knew we were going to see some impressive sites, but I was not expecting such a high caliber of tour with such an exceptional host. Tas was not only a friendly guide, but so knowledgeable and clearly cares about learning, sharing, and making the most positive experience possible. I’ve heard of Turkish hospitality… but the experience today far surpasses my imagination.

Also, the immersive museum show at Ephesus is THE best technological storytelling I’ve seen in over 100 museums. The House of Mary was a lovely stop. And the extra stops for shopping and to see a few more quick archeological sites is so appreciated!!

If I could give more than five stars, I would. Thank you Tas and the crew that makes this tour possible.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 09:06:05

Posted By : John K
Tas clearly knows the area, is a professional and made this a memorable experience. Ultimately this tour far exceeded my expectations. An incredibly interesting and intimate excursion. Highly Recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 09:02:56

Posted By : Lk2tvl
Started a bit rough with the wrong vehicle coming a little late but the agency was good to fix it quickly. What's more important is that the guide (Devran) dis a fabulous job explaining everything clearly and to the depth that was of interest to us. He made the tour interesting, informative and overall a fantastic experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 08:25:41

Posted By : juan_g
Great guide, professional and courteous. Comfortable car and driver very good. 4 languages and qith all the good will to help.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 16:05:01

Posted By : JKRan
Gokmen was a wonderful guide. He was very informative and worked with our family to create a fun day, not just looking at ruins. Our kids are 22 and 14 and both said this was one of the best tours or our trip.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 05:53:07

Posted By : Ana A
Nuestro guía Sam
Excelente guía y domina perfecto el idioma
Muy impresionantes las ruinas
La comida muy bien
Y el horario nos funcionó perfecto
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 10:20:53

Posted By : Jennifer T
Terrific tour. I've been on other tours and this was my favorite. Busra was very knowledgeable and educated us on many facts about Turkey history, culture and customs. We particularly enjoyed our visit to Ephesus and she shared a lot of knowledge abiut the structures that we wouldn't otherwise have known had we gone by ourselves. She was very accommodating, and professional. She was also very good with our young children. I would highly recommend her and go on another tour guided by Busra.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 09:00:37

Posted By : Roam630116
The best guided tour we have ever taken. Devron our private guide was superb. He showed us everything and was meticulous in his explanation of all the monuments and the Virgin Mary’s house. I would recommend this tour for everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 08:21:29

Posted By : R3008EBmyriamb
Une belle découverte, une journée riche en apprentissage. Nous avons fait des activités en plus rendant l’excursion encore plus intéressante
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 10:25:14