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A Private Experience to Sunday Mass in the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir

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Duration: 5 hours
Product code: 768
Overview

During our Private Tour From Izmir to Experience Sunday Mass in the House of the Virgin Mary, you will experience the spiritually uplifting Mass and see the House of Virgin Mary. The House which was the home of the Virgin Mary for the final years of her life is now a little chapel. Every Sunday and on Holy Days, there is a Mass held here.

In the summer an Open-Air Mass is held next to the chapel. With our Private Tours, you are picked up from your hotel, Izmir Port or a designated City centre meeting point at approximately 09.30 by our multilingual tour guide and a luxury air-conditioned minivan.

The journey to the House of the Virgin Mary takes around one hour. Upon arrival, guests are led to the area where the Mass is held at 11.00. The Mass is said by the resident Priest in English with some Latin and Turkish too. Hymns are sung by the choir and regular churchgoers. Before Mass starts, there is a book where you can write the names of people you wish the priest to pray for and after Mass, it is possible to light a candle too.

Once Mass is over, the tour guide will show you the House of the Virgin Mary (if Mass not held there), the Wall of Intentions and the Underground Spring where you make a wish before drinking the water. When all attractions have been visited, the Tour Guide leads you back to the transport and the return journey to Izmir, where you will be dropped off at the original pick-up point.

The House of the Virgin Mary is open for all religions, and everyone can attend Mass.

Highlights
  • Visit and Explore The Sacred Shrine and The House of Virgin Mary
  • Here you will have the chance to drink from the three fountains of Health, Wealth and Fertility
  • Participate in Mass which is celebrated by Monks who look after the house
Good to Know
  • Scheduling Scheduling: This is a Private Tour That is Run Exclusively for the Person or Group Who Booked the Tour.
  • Languages offered on the Activity / TourLanguages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration Duration: 5 hours
  • Skip the Line Skip the Line
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Pick-Up from Izmir Hotel, Izmir Port, Izmir ADB Airport or designated City Centre meeting point
  • Disability Services Disability Services
    Wheelchair accessible transport and facilities upon request
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
  • Mass
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Parking Fees
  • Entrance Fees
Exclusions
  • Drinks not stated in Inclusions
  • Snacks
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Pickup and Drop-off
Pick-Up from Izmir Hotel, Izmir Port, Izmir ADB Airport or designated City Centre Meeting Point.
Know Before You Go
  • All guests are asked to dress respectfully for entering the House of the Virgin Mary and attending Mass
  • Suncream, Sun Parasol and Sun Hats, caps etc advisable during the hot summer months
  • Wheelchair accessible transport upon request at booking stage
  • Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is open to all ages
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Reviewed by FazianBa AU   February 25, 2024
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Our guide spoke wonderful English and she really made this tour enjoyable. We took our 12 year old son and he connected immediately with her, I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have children.
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Reviewed by Paul C US   February 25, 2024
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we pre-booked this tour to take after our cruise. it was really good to see the highlights and be given a good description of the city and the changes. we enjoy and recommend. Thanks.
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Reviewed by W Lefebvre FR   February 25, 2024
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5 STARS…We had a great time and our guide provided such a wonderful day filled with everything we could've ever hoped for to get from our tour. . He was incredibly knowledgeable and nice person. We give this tour a five star rating because we cannot give it a six.
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Reviewed by Mick HR   February 25, 2024
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Our guide was very knowledgeable about all the sites we were taken to and she was very friendly and accommodating with all of our requests. We would highly recommend taking this tour and in a timely manner where you are not rushed to do so.

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Reviewed by Mina US   February 25, 2024
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This tour was sensational and made even more so by our guide. This is a tour that you must take if you want to have good experience. 5 stars.
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Reviewed by Carol Matthews GB   February 25, 2024
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Excellent tour, thanks to my tour guide. My 12 and 10 year olds were fascinated with her. So did we. She kept their attention during the whole tour. We had a lovely and full of information day. Highly recommended. Thanks!!!
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Reviewed by Datona Walsaw MC   February 25, 2024
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This was a great tour! Our guide was very excited to show you around and it really makes you excited with him! We managed to see most of the important things plus a few extra special ones. It was truly a great tour and a great experience. They really accommodated us even when there was a mix up.Amazing.
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Reviewed by Elizabeth D GB   February 25, 2024
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Our guide was amazing and having her all to ourselves meant that we learned and got a lot more from the tour. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Reviewed by Dylan US   February 25, 2024
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Our tour guide was Gina, an extremely energetic and motivated guide. She was very knowledgeable about the city. Our tour guide gave us a lot of interesting information about the tour. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed by Sandeep CA   February 25, 2024
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Absolutely phenomenal tour!!! Our guide was wonderful an also Her enthusiasm and expertise created such a wonderful experience. This tour was the highlight of our entire trip. She was amazing!! Cannot say enough good things about this tour! Worth every penny!
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