Private Guided Half-Day Tour of Ephesus and House of Mother Mary from Izmir

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Duration

clock5 hours

Tour Details

    Overview

    pm. Explore the historical city of Ephesus and the House of Mother Mary during this half-day, privately guided tour. Travel in comfort with your small group, in a private vehicle that can accommodate up to 12 passengers.

    Please note: Tour services begin between 8:00 and 10:00 am and conclude between 5:00 or 6:00 pm.

    What’s included

    • Travel by air-conditioned vehicle
    • Pick-up and drop-off at downtown hotels, cruise terminals, or airports
    • Individual guide
    • Admittance to the Basilica of Saint John

    What’s Exclude

    • Gratuities to tour guides and drivers
    • Lunch, beverages, and personal expenditures
    • Entrance Fees of sites - 35 Euro per people

    What To Expect

    Itinerary
    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

    Ephesus Ancient City, which contains symbols that demonstrate the advanced urbanization, architecture and religious history of the Hellenistic and Roman periods, holds some of the most significant architectural and urban planning examples from varying eras. The ancient city built entirely out of marble is also quite remarkable with its architectural structures. Here you will witness one of the grandest excavations in the world -the ancient city of Ephesus- an impressive ancient site where you can observe every step of dozens of historical artifacts such as The Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, The Terraces of Apartment Houses, The stream baths of Scholastika, The temple of Hadrian plus a stunning Celsus Library adorned with columns and statues; not forgetting about its Magnificent Grand Theater where Saint Paul preached with capacity to hold 24.000 seats.

    Duration: 2 hours

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

    At the House of Virgin Mary declared holy by the Vatican Muslims as well as Christians from all around come to pray and make offerings in order to accomplish their pilgrimage. This sacred place for Christians all over is frequented by believers from each religion who pray or visit it for sightseeing. Olive trees bordering the path leading up to Virgin Mary’s house were planted by Lazarist monks in 1898 while her statue at end point was gifted by a religious community in Izmir bearing date 1867. Visit ends with three fountains reached after descending stairs on right side when leaving church whose drinkable water flows from both wells next to it; visitors don’t only drink this water believing it has healing power but also take some home.

    Duration: 40 minutes

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

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Infant seats available on request if advised at the time of booking
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
    • Face masks required for guides in public areas
    • Face masks provided for travelers
    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
    • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
    • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
    • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
    • Guides required to regularly wash hands
    • Regular temperature checks for staff
    • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
    • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
    • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Voucher Requirements

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

    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Option 1
    1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023

    Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    You can contact with what's up to this number; +90 532 153 55 18

    Airports

    • Adnan Menderes Airport, Izmir Turkiye


    Ports

    • Izmir Port, Umurbey, 35230 Konak/zmir, Türkiye
    • Scala Nuova Shopping Center Kusadasi Aegean Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd., 09400 Kuadas/Aydn, Türkiye

    Hotel Pickup

    Yes

    Return Details

    Kuadas, Aydn, Türkiye - All Hotels in Kusadasi Area

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