Ephesus and House of Mary Tour from izmir with TICKETS option

Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests. Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Izmır Port and hotels. Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about early Christian and Roman history. Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1 hour

   According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the port and set out towards the first visit point

2. 2

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   45 min

   it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.

3. 3

   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

4. 4

   Selcuk

   45 min

   Lunch. Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.

5. 5

   The Temple of Artemis

   30 min

   Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long. Paul’s successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this very temple.The city reached the Golden Age and became a good model to the Antique World in culture and art, as well.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1 hour

   At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
• Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.

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