• Kusadasi - A professional tour guide will warmly welcome you outside the customs/passport control building, holding a signboard with your name.

Your guide will then escort you to your private transport, marking the start of your exclusive tour.

• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - During the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, he entrusted his mother to his apostle St. John with his final words, as Jerusalem was no longer safe for her. St. John brought Mary to the top of Bulbul Mountain near Ephesus, which he deemed a secure location.

It is believed that the Virgin Mary spent her final years in this house and passed away there.

The House of the Virgin Mary is now an officially recognized pilgrimage site, visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.

• Ancient City of Ephesus - The Ancient City of Ephesus is a key highlight of our private Ephesus tours. Ephesus was the third largest city of the Roman Empire, with a population of around 250,000 during the Roman era. It was also the capital and commercial hub of Asia Minor. You will have the opportunity to see the Library of Celsus (the third largest library of the ancient world), the Great Theater of Ephesus (the largest in Anatolia), latrines, the Temple of Hadrian, and more…
• Ephesus Terrace Houses - The Terrace Houses (optional), also known as the Houses of the Rich, are located within the ancient city of Ephesus. This complex of six luxury villas provides remarkable insight into family life during the Roman period. Featuring their own heating systems and adorned with impressive Roman mosaics and frescoes, the oldest of these houses dates back to the 1st century.
  Please note that the Terrace Houses contain many steep stairs, are not wheelchair accessible, and may not be suitable for elderly visitors or those with mobility difficulties.
• The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was constructed in the 6th century BC. The temple reached its final form in the 2nd century. With its size, it was the largest pagan belief center of the time. Although only the basic structure, a single column, and a few ruins remain today, it is still worth visiting to experience the current atmosphere.
• Kusadasi Castle - The Kusadasi Castle, also known as Pigeon Island, is located near the port of Kusadasi. It is visible from your cruise ship, or you can choose to explore it independently after your tour.
• Kusadasi Shopping Center - We will pass by the Kusadasi Shopping Center, conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the port. After the tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. Your guide will point out the shopping area for you to enjoy at your leisure post-tour.
• Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - We will pass by the Caravanserai, situated close to the port, just a 5-minute walk away. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the area on your own.
• Kusadasi - End of the tour. We will return to the Kusadasi port where your ship is docked.

• Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
• All Taxes and Parking Fees
• Private Tour offering a more personalized and tailored service
• Kusadasi Cruise Port / Pick-up & Drop-Off
• Guaranteed on time return for cruise passengers
• Transportation with luxury Mercedes A/C Van with separate driver

• Entrance fees

This tour is privately organized for your group only; it is not a shared group tour. Embark on a journey to discover the highlights of Ephesus, accompanied by a knowledgeable and professional local tour guide. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, walking along the same streets that were once tread by Apostle Paul and John. Witness the grandeur of the Ephesus Theatre, where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians, and capture stunning photos of the Celsus Library. Discover the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, and Agora, among others. Explore the very well-preserved Terrace Houses, renowned for their unique mosaics and frescoes. Experience the peaceful ambiance of the House of the Virgin Mary, the most significant Biblical site in Turkey. Visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

If desired, there is also an opportunity to enjoy a local lunch upon request.

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