Daily Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour with Lunch from Kusadasi
by Crowded House Ephesus Pamukkale Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€216Overview
This daily tour lasts about seven hours and begins with a pickup from Kusadasi, including the cruise port and centrally located hotels. The drive to Selçuk takes approximately 30 minutes, where participants from Selçuk join the group. The tour starts around 10:00 am with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her last days. This site was visited by Pope Paul VI in the 1960s and was later declared a Christian pilgrimage place by Pope John Paul II in the 1980s. The visit to the House of the Virgin Mary lasts about one hour. Next, the tour continues with a two-hour exploration of the ancient city of Ephesus. Visitors walk along marble streets and see key locations including the Upper Agora, Odeon theater, Domitian Square with the Temple of Domitian columns, Fountain of Pollio, Hercules Gate, Temple and Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, latrines, market area, and the ancient brothel house. The Library of Celsus, once the third largest library in the Roman world, and the Great Theater are also part of the visit. After Ephesus, the tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although the temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times, only ruins remain today. This stop lasts about 15 minutes. Following the sightseeing, lunch is served at a restaurant in Selçuk, with about two hours allocated for the meal. After lunch, there is time to explore local Turkish handicrafts. The tour ends with a return to Kusadasi, where participants are dropped off at their original pickup locations around 4:00 to 4:30 pm. The tour includes entrance fees to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Ephesus ancient site, lunch, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Drinks during lunch, gratuities, and the entrance fee to the Terrace Houses in Ephesus are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi
Pickup occurs from central Kusadasi hotels or Kusadasi Cruise Port. The drive to Selçuk takes about 30 minutes. Participants from Selçuk join the group before starting the tour around 10:00 am.
The House of the Virgin Mary
The first visit is to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her final days. Saint John is believed to have brought her here to spread Christianity. Pope Paul VI visited in the 1960s, and Pope John Paul II later declared it a Christian pilgrimage site in the 1980s. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Next is a two-hour exploration of Ephesus, an important ancient power. Visitors walk on marble streets, see the Upper Agora, Odeon theater, and Domitian Square with its temple columns. They pass the Fountain of Pollio, Hercules Gate, Temple and Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, latrines, market place, and ancient brothel house. The Library of Celsus, once the third largest Roman library, and the Great Theater are included.
120 min
The Temple of Artemis
A 15-minute stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed by arson in 356 BC but was rebuilt several times. Today only ruins remain. The site commemorates Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt and childbirth.
15 min
Selcuk
Lunch is served at a restaurant in Selçuk, lasting about two hours. After lunch, participants have time to explore the local handicrafts of Turkish tradition.
120 min
Kusadasi
The tour ends with a chance to see local Turkish handicrafts, followed by a drop-off at the original pickup location between 16:00 and 16:30.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Daily Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour with Lunch from Kusadasi
by Crowded House Ephesus Pamukkale Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€216Overview
This daily tour lasts about seven hours and begins with a pickup from Kusadasi, including the cruise port and centrally located hotels. The drive to Selçuk takes approximately 30 minutes, where participants from Selçuk join the group. The tour starts around 10:00 am with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her last days. This site was visited by Pope Paul VI in the 1960s and was later declared a Christian pilgrimage place by Pope John Paul II in the 1980s. The visit to the House of the Virgin Mary lasts about one hour. Next, the tour continues with a two-hour exploration of the ancient city of Ephesus. Visitors walk along marble streets and see key locations including the Upper Agora, Odeon theater, Domitian Square with the Temple of Domitian columns, Fountain of Pollio, Hercules Gate, Temple and Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, latrines, market area, and the ancient brothel house. The Library of Celsus, once the third largest library in the Roman world, and the Great Theater are also part of the visit. After Ephesus, the tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although the temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times, only ruins remain today. This stop lasts about 15 minutes. Following the sightseeing, lunch is served at a restaurant in Selçuk, with about two hours allocated for the meal. After lunch, there is time to explore local Turkish handicrafts. The tour ends with a return to Kusadasi, where participants are dropped off at their original pickup locations around 4:00 to 4:30 pm. The tour includes entrance fees to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Ephesus ancient site, lunch, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Drinks during lunch, gratuities, and the entrance fee to the Terrace Houses in Ephesus are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi
Pickup occurs from central Kusadasi hotels or Kusadasi Cruise Port. The drive to Selçuk takes about 30 minutes. Participants from Selçuk join the group before starting the tour around 10:00 am.
The House of the Virgin Mary
The first visit is to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she may have spent her final days. Saint John is believed to have brought her here to spread Christianity. Pope Paul VI visited in the 1960s, and Pope John Paul II later declared it a Christian pilgrimage site in the 1980s. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Next is a two-hour exploration of Ephesus, an important ancient power. Visitors walk on marble streets, see the Upper Agora, Odeon theater, and Domitian Square with its temple columns. They pass the Fountain of Pollio, Hercules Gate, Temple and Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, latrines, market place, and ancient brothel house. The Library of Celsus, once the third largest Roman library, and the Great Theater are included.
120 min
The Temple of Artemis
A 15-minute stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed by arson in 356 BC but was rebuilt several times. Today only ruins remain. The site commemorates Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt and childbirth.
15 min
Selcuk
Lunch is served at a restaurant in Selçuk, lasting about two hours. After lunch, participants have time to explore the local handicrafts of Turkish tradition.
120 min
Kusadasi
The tour ends with a chance to see local Turkish handicrafts, followed by a drop-off at the original pickup location between 16:00 and 16:30.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.