Ephesus and St. Mary's House tour from Kusadasi with Lunch

Overview

Discover the magic of the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on this day trip from Kusadasi. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one the best-preserved ancient ruins in the Mediterranean. See the Great Theater and the Library of Celsus. Sample Turkish delicacies during lunch, then discover the House of the Virgin Mary, the place where Mary lived her final days.

Itinerary

1. Temple of Hadrian

   Enjoy pickup from your Kusadasi hotel and relax on the drive to Ephesus. When you arrive, stop at St John's Basilica on the top of Ayasuluk Hill. Visit the basilica and see the 4th-century tomb where the remains of the saint are said to be housed. Next, travel to the ancient city of Ephesus, an important center of early Christianity. Ephesus was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in a vision, according to the book of Revelation. With your guide, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then see the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus and many other well-preserved ancient temples. Take a break to enjoy a delicious lunch of Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant, while your local guide explains interesting facts about Ephesus and its surroundings. After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life. The cottage has been a pilgrimage place for many centuries, and was authenticated by Pope Paul VI in 1967. Next, relax on your comfortable coach on the drive back to your hotel.

   · 30 min· Admission included

2. The House of the Virgin Mary

   Virgin Mary's House

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Temple of Domitian

   temple of domitian

   · 10 min· Admission included

4. Bibliothèque de Celsus

   Ephesus

   · 15 min· Admission included

5. Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu

   Ephesus

   · 2 h· Admission included

6. The Temple of Artemis

   Temple of Artemis

   · 30 min· Admission included

7. Vieille ville d’Éphèse

   Ephesus

   · 2 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Centrally located Kusadasi hotels

How to use your ticket

Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
• Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
• Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 3795KUS02

Activity offered by Neon Tours via Viator.