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Biblical Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi Port

★★★★★4.7(60 reviews)Duration: 6 to 7 hoursProduct code: 765

Overview

Discover sacred Biblical treasures on a tour that includes a private mass at the House of Virgin Mary, guided walking tour of Ephesus' ruins and the Basilica of St. John.

Get picked up from Kusadasi Port after you ship docked or from hotel in Kusadasi. Then drive to Ephesus by a comfortable conditioned vehicle.

Ephesus was once the second largest city in the Roman Empire. Starting at the Magnesia Gate, you will walk past a series of excavated ruins that reveal the beauty of this venerable World Heritage site.
You might see the classical Grand Theater where St. Paul preached, the Fountain of Trajan with its regal statue of the emperor and the Library of Celsus, a monument constructed as a mausoleum with a separate library for scrolls and codexes.

Visit to the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life. House of Mary discovered in a vision by a bedridden German nun in 1812, this stone building is believed by many Catholics and Muslims to be where the Virgin Mary lived her last years. There is also a healing fountain.

Stop at the ruins of St. John’s Basilica. Built in the 6th century, the church stood over the spot where St. John is supposedly buried. Although a Mongol army destroyed the building and pillaged materials, part of the basilica has been restored to show its scope.

The “Seven Sleepers” were seven young men who had been walled up in a cave during the persecutions under Decius (c.250). They fell asleep, miraculously waking up around 435 in the time of Theodosius II.
The seven men wandered into the city of Ephesus, amazed at all the churches and the freedom of worship for Christians. The Sleepers later died naturally (and permanently) and were buried in the cave in which they had slept.

View the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Invaders also damaged it, as did an arsonist and a Christian mob. The final version of the renovated temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. All that remains is one column and a few scattered remnants.

Your guide and personal driver will take you back to the ship before departure time or to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Stop by the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • The Seven Sleepers Cave
  • Visit to the St. John's Basilica where the St. John's Grave is
  • The Ancient Ephesus City's Biblical Side View
  • Visit to the House of Virgin Mary

Good to Know

  • Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
  • Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
  • Duration: 6 to 7 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 your hotel/apartment/cruise port in Kusadasi.
  • Ship to shore “Stress-free” tour guarantee Ship to shore “Stress-free” tour guarantee.
    Get a full refund for non-docking ships or late port arrivals.
  • 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
  • Cut-off Time
    Available to be booked until 1 day before the tour starts.

Inclusions

  • Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Luxury Transport
  • Multilingual Private Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Bottled Water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Food/Drinks
  • Lunch (If required)

Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point

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Pick up from your hotel/apartment/cruise port in Kusadasi. 

Know Before You Go

  • Suncream, Sun Parasol and Sun Hats, caps etc advisable during the hot summer months
  • All guests are asked to dress respectfully for entering the Holy Places

Traveler reviews

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  • Dayle · AU2024-03-01
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    <p>This private Ephesus tour was, indeed, very interesting. Our guide was very well versed in history. I highly recommend this private tour company.</p>

  • semckeown · GB2023-09-22
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The tour was great, everything I hoped for and more.

  • Liam · CO2023-09-22
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guides were amazing! The organization was perfect and they were always on time and willing to help. Thanks.

  • Daniel · SG2023-09-22
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was the best person we could have ever asked for. He was very good in keeping us on schedule and was also very knowledgeable with so much interesting history. We were able to see may places while also having time to take everything in. We'd choose this guide again.

  • Tracy U · GB2023-09-21
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Super friendly tour guide who gave us a lowdown on literally everything. Everything worked clockwork, and was a fantastic tour overall!! Would highly recommend this company!

  • JDouglas · US2023-09-21
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we loved her company. Highly recommend this day tour.

  • ozziesheila · GB2023-09-21
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was absolutely wonderful!! She spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable.

  • K · UA2023-09-21
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We could not have been more impressed with our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the sites we visited. He went out of his way to make sure our visit was the trip of a lifetime. We are very grateful to our guide for making our stay so enjoyable. By the end of the trip we felt like he was part of the family. thanks.

  • Lora · CM2023-09-21
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    It was a great choice, I highly recommend and the tour guide was fantastic and was an expert and making it entertaining for everyone. Thank you very much.

  • SARA · US2023-09-21
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Time well spent! the best was our tour guide and without a doubt this was THE BEST TOUR we took. The tour was a complete experience.

  • Michelle G · GB2023-09-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    This was a lovely day.Our guide was charming, very knowledgeable and fun. He had plenty of other tips of things to do and see, more importantly, what not to do. I would highly recommend this trip.

  • bentley5 · CA2023-09-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    i highly recommend this tour. Our guide was an engaging and personable guide through the tour. Highly recommended.

  • Hanks · AS2023-09-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Mostly thanks to our guide on this tour who knew EVERYTHING. We had our children with us and the tour was perfect for them as the guide was simply marvelled We can warmly recommend this tour and privatetour.com for their help also.

  • Henry · TR2023-09-19
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Guide was AMAZING!! She was super friendly, easy to understand and always happy to answer questions! She accommodates the tours to YOUR needs. 11/10 experience, would highly recommend.

  • Walden · NL2023-09-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Tour guide was funny, engaging, passionate and really brought the place to life. The pace was good, everything was clear. It was a kind welcome as well. . She did just great!

  • Lee McBride · US2023-09-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The whole family enjoyed the day and our guide was an expert at keeping the children engaged. A great day out and the best tour we took. Thank you very much.

  • Ryan · AU2023-09-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. He made our tour very interesting.I can recommend most highly It provides excellent value. Thank you.

  • Keziah J · HR2023-09-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We knew we were in good hands as soon as we see our guide. You could tell he was really passionate about his job. He shared informative and interesting information with us. Definitely a recommended tour company and you should check it out.

  • Kevin Grey · RU2023-09-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Hey this was amazing tour!!!! Thank you and I will definitely recommend it for anyone.

  • DickW · GB2023-09-17
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    I WOULD DEFINITELY BOOK THIS TOUR AGAIN. THANKS. .

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