Private Ephesus Shore Excursion
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOU & YOUR PARTY, THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with a professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO-listed places, the Ancient City of Ephesus, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library, and explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, etc. Feel the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine, one of Turkey's most respected Biblical sites, the House of the Virgin Mary. Other highlights include a tasty all-inclusive lunch and visits to wholesale artisans. It is a privilege to be at one of the wonders of the ancient world that is Temple of Artemis.
• Take a day-long trip to the ruins of Ephesus from Kusadasi. • Experience local leather and carpet-making crafts through artisan visits • Visit the final resting place of Mother Mary & The Basilica of Saint John • Explore the Temple of Artemis, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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What's included in Private Ephesus Shore Excursion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica of St. John
According to the Catholic Christian Society, John and Marry definitely lived in Ephesus and one of his tasks was to take care of Mother Mary. He was also spreading Christianity in Ephesus, in the reign of Domitian, John was exiled to the island of Patmos as a prisoner. When he regained his freedom, He returned to Ephesus and spent his remaining years in the Basilica. He was the only disciple of Jesus not to have been killed or executed by the Romans who were pagan, who worshipped the Greek gods and goddesses of Olympus.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 km away from the Ancient City of Ephesus. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jerusalem to Ephesus by St. John the apostle to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich’s visions and was founded in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the earthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.
Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the most important ancient cities of the world and it is a UNESCO heritage site and was the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor in the Roman period. It was the beginning and the end of King Road. (One of the three ancient trade routes, the others being the silk and spice roads) of the World. You will have a chance to see the beautiful temples, a library (which was the third-largest in Ancient World), and the buildings that were built in the Roman period.
Inclusions
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Private Tour with Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Visit wholesaler carpet farm and wholesaler leather craft artisans
- We will have our lovely local lunch in a nice garden.
- Port or Hotel pick-up and drop off by guide with air-conditioned van or coach
- Museum Tickets (Our Guide will arrange the tickets in advance, so you can pay as cash to your guide)
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
***CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT*** WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our staff within 30 to 45 minutes of your ship arriving at the port. You may avoid throngs of people and traffic by doing this, which will guarantee a BETTER and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE AT EPHESUS. Beyond the GROUP TOURS, WHY SELECT OUR PRIVATE TOURS? Every second matters while visiting Ephesus, particularly if it's your only opportunity. OUR PRIVATE TOURS guarantee that you will relish every second of this unique encounter. Ever been on a group trip where one person's blunder halts the entire group? With a private tour, the only thing on your itinerary is how much fun you have. In a PRIVATE TOUR, flexibility is paramount. In EPHESUS, your day isn't restricted by the schedule of another person. You set the itinerary, sights, and tempo of your trip. We only accommodate your requests on our PRIVATE TOUR, so you can expect a smooth and delightful experience. WAITING AT LINES FOR ADMISSIN or TICKETS? Not when you're watching. All arrangements are handled by our PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE, guaranteeing quick access to the sites and museums. NOTE: PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, CESME OR OTHER PORTS THAN KUSADASI ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES.
