Kusadasi All Inclusive Private Biblical Ephesus Full-Day Tour with Bible-Oriented Guide and Lunch
by Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey Tours
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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.$236.60Overview
This private Biblical Ephesus day trip lasts about six to seven hours and includes a Bible-oriented professional guide who meets guests at Kusadasi Port or hotel at a pre-arranged time. The tour uses private air-conditioned vehicles and offers flexibility to spend time at each site without waiting for other guests. The itinerary begins with a twenty-minute drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, a major port and religious center in Asia Minor. Visitors walk along marble-paved streets that show chariot wheel grooves. The guide explains Ephesus’s role as a Roman capital with nearly 250,000 residents and its significance in early Christianity. Key sites visited include the Fountain of Trojan, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre with a seating capacity of 25,000, and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary where the Third Ecumenical Council convened. Next, the tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary on the Aladag Mountains, about five miles from Ephesus. This site is traditionally believed to be where Mary lived until her death around 48 A.D. and was declared a pilgrimage place in 1892. Lunch is served nearby and includes four types of Turkish mezes, salad, chicken, meatballs, and fruit. After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Basilica of St. John, located near the believed burial place of the evangelist on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The final stop is the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The tour concludes with a return drive to Kusadasi port or hotel. All entrance fees and lunch are included. The guide holds pre-paid tickets to avoid lines. Drinks and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Port Pickup
The private guide meets guests at Kusadasi Port at an arranged time given during confirmation.
15 min
Ephesus Ancient City
After a 20-minute drive, visit Ephesus, a major port city on the Aegean and the commercial, political, and religious center of Asia Minor. The city became part of the Roman Empire in the second century B.C. and had a population approaching 250,000. The Ephesians rebuilt the Temple of Diana over 120 years after it was burned on the night Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C. The Apostle Paul’s first brief visit was during his second missionary tour (Acts 18:19-21), and his second visit lasted about three years during his third tour (Acts 19:1 to 20:31). Luke describes the worship of Diana in Acts 19:34-35. The Great Theatre, mentioned in Acts 19:29-31, could seat 25,000 people. Walk the marble-paved street with chariot wheel grooves, see the Fountain of Trojan, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary where the Third Ancient Council convened.
120 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
Located five miles from Ephesus on the Aladag Mountains, this site is traditionally where Mary lived until her death in 48 A.D. It became a pilgrimage site declared by the Archbishop of Izmir in 1892. Pope Paul VI visited in 1967. Lunch nearby includes four types of Turkish mezes, salad, chicken, meatballs, and fruit.
60 min
Basilica of St. John
After lunch, visit the Basilica of St. John near Ephesus. It is believed the evangelist spent his last years in the region and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
45 min
The Temple of Artemis
The last stop is the Temple of Artemis, formerly one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After visiting, the tour returns to Kusadasi port or hotel.
20 min
Kusadasi
Drive back to Kusadasi city center and port after the tour. The tour includes all entrance fees and lunch with no hidden costs.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kusadasi All Inclusive Private Biblical Ephesus Full-Day Tour with Bible-Oriented Guide and Lunch
by Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey 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.$236.60Overview
This private Biblical Ephesus day trip lasts about six to seven hours and includes a Bible-oriented professional guide who meets guests at Kusadasi Port or hotel at a pre-arranged time. The tour uses private air-conditioned vehicles and offers flexibility to spend time at each site without waiting for other guests. The itinerary begins with a twenty-minute drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, a major port and religious center in Asia Minor. Visitors walk along marble-paved streets that show chariot wheel grooves. The guide explains Ephesus’s role as a Roman capital with nearly 250,000 residents and its significance in early Christianity. Key sites visited include the Fountain of Trojan, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre with a seating capacity of 25,000, and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary where the Third Ecumenical Council convened. Next, the tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary on the Aladag Mountains, about five miles from Ephesus. This site is traditionally believed to be where Mary lived until her death around 48 A.D. and was declared a pilgrimage place in 1892. Lunch is served nearby and includes four types of Turkish mezes, salad, chicken, meatballs, and fruit. After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Basilica of St. John, located near the believed burial place of the evangelist on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The final stop is the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The tour concludes with a return drive to Kusadasi port or hotel. All entrance fees and lunch are included. The guide holds pre-paid tickets to avoid lines. Drinks and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Port Pickup
The private guide meets guests at Kusadasi Port at an arranged time given during confirmation.
15 min
Ephesus Ancient City
After a 20-minute drive, visit Ephesus, a major port city on the Aegean and the commercial, political, and religious center of Asia Minor. The city became part of the Roman Empire in the second century B.C. and had a population approaching 250,000. The Ephesians rebuilt the Temple of Diana over 120 years after it was burned on the night Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C. The Apostle Paul’s first brief visit was during his second missionary tour (Acts 18:19-21), and his second visit lasted about three years during his third tour (Acts 19:1 to 20:31). Luke describes the worship of Diana in Acts 19:34-35. The Great Theatre, mentioned in Acts 19:29-31, could seat 25,000 people. Walk the marble-paved street with chariot wheel grooves, see the Fountain of Trojan, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary where the Third Ancient Council convened.
120 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
Located five miles from Ephesus on the Aladag Mountains, this site is traditionally where Mary lived until her death in 48 A.D. It became a pilgrimage site declared by the Archbishop of Izmir in 1892. Pope Paul VI visited in 1967. Lunch nearby includes four types of Turkish mezes, salad, chicken, meatballs, and fruit.
60 min
Basilica of St. John
After lunch, visit the Basilica of St. John near Ephesus. It is believed the evangelist spent his last years in the region and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
45 min
The Temple of Artemis
The last stop is the Temple of Artemis, formerly one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After visiting, the tour returns to Kusadasi port or hotel.
20 min
Kusadasi
Drive back to Kusadasi city center and port after the tour. The tour includes all entrance fees and lunch with no hidden costs.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.