Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary with Entry Tickets Optional for Cruisers
by Moira Travel Agency
Choose from 4 available options
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✓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.$28Overview
This private guided tour lasts between four and seven hours and begins with a meeting at Kusadasi Cruise Port or a local hotel. The guide and driver provide transport by private vehicle, including pickup and drop-off at the port or hotel. The tour visits the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors walk the streets once used by the apostles Paul and John. The guide points out landmarks such as the Grand Theatre, where Paul preached, and the Celsus Library. Visitors also explore the Roman Baths and the Terrace Houses, a group of well-preserved Roman homes with mosaics, frescoes, and marble floors, offering insight into the lives of wealthy citizens. The visit to Ephesus lasts about two hours. Afterward, the group travels to the Temple of Artemis site, where only a single column base and some fragments remain of the original temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This stop takes approximately thirty minutes. The tour then continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, a small stone shrine on a hillside near Ephesus believed to be where Mary spent her final days. This site is open to the public and attracts many visitors each year. The visit here lasts about thirty minutes. Entrance tickets to the sites can be included or excluded based on the chosen option. The itinerary may be adjusted to avoid crowds and traffic. At the end of the tour, the group returns to the Kusadasi Cruise Port or hotel in time for cruise departures or other plans. The tour can accommodate up to fifteen people and offers multiple morning start times depending on the schedule.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Kusadasi Cruise Port or Hotel
The licensed guide meets guests at the Kusadasi Cruise Port or their hotel. For cruise passengers, the meeting is arranged after passing customs, with a sign displaying the guest’s name. Passengers are advised to follow others from their ship to the meeting point.
2 min
Ancient City of Ephesus
Visitors explore Ephesus, an important Roman city in Asia Minor. The site includes public buildings such as the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Celsus Library. The large theater could seat 25,000 people and was used by Apostle Paul for preaching. Ephesus was a significant center of early Christianity and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
120 min
Temple of Artemis
The tour includes a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, dedicated to the Greek goddess of hunting and childbirth. Built in the 6th century BC and rebuilt multiple times, it once featured 127 marble columns. Only a column base and some frieze fragments remain today, but it remains an important symbol of the ancient region.
30 min
House of the Virgin Mary
This Catholic shrine on a hillside near Ephesus is believed to be the last home of Mary, mother of Jesus. Tradition holds that she was brought here by Saint John. The small stone building is open to visitors and is a popular pilgrimage site.
30 min
Terrace Houses
The Terrace Houses are well-preserved Roman residences from the 1st century AD. They feature mosaics, frescoes, marble floors, plastered walls, and fountains. Built on a slope and connected by staircases, these houses provide insight into the daily life of wealthy citizens in ancient Ephesus.
45 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
After the tour, guests are returned to Kusadasi Cruise Port or their hotel based on their ship’s departure time. The operator coordinates the return carefully to accommodate varying ship schedules.
Öküz Mehmet Paşa Caravanserai (Optional Visit)
Located in Kusadasi, this Ottoman caravanserai was built in 1618 under Grand Vizier Öküz Mehmet Paşa. It served as a secure lodging and trade hub for merchants traveling between East and West. The building features a large courtyard, thick stone walls, and traditional Ottoman architectural details.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary with Entry Tickets Optional for Cruisers
by Moira Travel Agency
Choose from 4 available options
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.$28Overview
This private guided tour lasts between four and seven hours and begins with a meeting at Kusadasi Cruise Port or a local hotel. The guide and driver provide transport by private vehicle, including pickup and drop-off at the port or hotel. The tour visits the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors walk the streets once used by the apostles Paul and John. The guide points out landmarks such as the Grand Theatre, where Paul preached, and the Celsus Library. Visitors also explore the Roman Baths and the Terrace Houses, a group of well-preserved Roman homes with mosaics, frescoes, and marble floors, offering insight into the lives of wealthy citizens. The visit to Ephesus lasts about two hours. Afterward, the group travels to the Temple of Artemis site, where only a single column base and some fragments remain of the original temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This stop takes approximately thirty minutes. The tour then continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, a small stone shrine on a hillside near Ephesus believed to be where Mary spent her final days. This site is open to the public and attracts many visitors each year. The visit here lasts about thirty minutes. Entrance tickets to the sites can be included or excluded based on the chosen option. The itinerary may be adjusted to avoid crowds and traffic. At the end of the tour, the group returns to the Kusadasi Cruise Port or hotel in time for cruise departures or other plans. The tour can accommodate up to fifteen people and offers multiple morning start times depending on the schedule.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Kusadasi Cruise Port or Hotel
The licensed guide meets guests at the Kusadasi Cruise Port or their hotel. For cruise passengers, the meeting is arranged after passing customs, with a sign displaying the guest’s name. Passengers are advised to follow others from their ship to the meeting point.
2 min
Ancient City of Ephesus
Visitors explore Ephesus, an important Roman city in Asia Minor. The site includes public buildings such as the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Celsus Library. The large theater could seat 25,000 people and was used by Apostle Paul for preaching. Ephesus was a significant center of early Christianity and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
120 min
Temple of Artemis
The tour includes a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, dedicated to the Greek goddess of hunting and childbirth. Built in the 6th century BC and rebuilt multiple times, it once featured 127 marble columns. Only a column base and some frieze fragments remain today, but it remains an important symbol of the ancient region.
30 min
House of the Virgin Mary
This Catholic shrine on a hillside near Ephesus is believed to be the last home of Mary, mother of Jesus. Tradition holds that she was brought here by Saint John. The small stone building is open to visitors and is a popular pilgrimage site.
30 min
Terrace Houses
The Terrace Houses are well-preserved Roman residences from the 1st century AD. They feature mosaics, frescoes, marble floors, plastered walls, and fountains. Built on a slope and connected by staircases, these houses provide insight into the daily life of wealthy citizens in ancient Ephesus.
45 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
After the tour, guests are returned to Kusadasi Cruise Port or their hotel based on their ship’s departure time. The operator coordinates the return carefully to accommodate varying ship schedules.
Öküz Mehmet Paşa Caravanserai (Optional Visit)
Located in Kusadasi, this Ottoman caravanserai was built in 1618 under Grand Vizier Öküz Mehmet Paşa. It served as a secure lodging and trade hub for merchants traveling between East and West. The building features a large courtyard, thick stone walls, and traditional Ottoman architectural details.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.