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Private Ephesus Shore Excursion

Kusadasi, Turkey
From 6 hours to 8 hours
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What You Will Do

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOU & YOUR PARTY, THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR.
Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with a professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO-listed places, the Ancient City of Ephesus, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library, and explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, etc. Feel the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine, one of Turkey's most respected Biblical sites, the House of the Virgin Mary. Other highlights include a tasty all-inclusive lunch and visits to wholesale artisans. It is a privilege to be at one of the wonders of the ancient world that is Temple of Artemis.

• Take a day-long trip to the ruins of Ephesus from Kusadasi.
• Experience local leather and carpet-making crafts through artisan visits
• Visit the final resting place of Mother Mary & The Basilica of Saint John
• Explore the Temple of Artemis, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What's Included?

  • Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
  • GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • Private Tour with Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Visit wholesaler carpet farm and wholesaler leather craft artisans
  • We will have our lovely local lunch in a nice garden.
  • Port or Hotel pick-up and drop off by guide with air-conditioned van or coach

What's Not Included?

  • Museum Tickets (Our Guide will arrange the tickets in advance, so you can pay as cash to your guide)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

The Basilica of Saint John

1 hour

According to the Catholic Christian Society, John and Marry definitely lived in Ephesus and one of his tasks was to take care of Mother Mary. He was also spreading Christianity in Ephesus, in the reign of Domitian, John was exiled to the island of Patmos as a prisoner. When he regained his freedom, He returned to Ephesus and spent his remaining years in the Basilica. He was the only disciple of Jesus not to have been killed or executed by the Romans who were pagan, who worshipped the Greek gods and goddesses of Olympus.

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Takk Travel Turkey.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

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