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Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John

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Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John

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from-to Bodrum Port & Hotels

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Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Available for cruise port of Bodrum or hotels in Bodrum city.
Duration: 10 hours: This duration is an estimate.Depending on the crowd levels in museums and traffic, there may be variations of +/- 45 minutes.
Class of Service: Private Tour - You will not be sharing the tour car and tour guide services with any other passengers or travelers.
Starting points:
Bodrum Cruise Port, 14, Kumbahçe, İskele Cd., 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
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from-to Istanbul Hotels

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Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Available for hotels (or AirBnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul city.
Domestic Flights: INCLUDED // Istanbul - Izmir round-trip flight tickets
Duration: 15 hours: This duration is an estimate.Depending scheduled timing of flight on your tour date, there may be variations of +/- one hour.
Class of Service: Private Tour - You will not be sharing the tour car and tour guide services with any other passengers or travelers.
Starting point:
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
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from-to Kusadasi Port & Hotels

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Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Available for cruise port of Kusadasi or hotels in Kusadasi & Selcuk cities.
Duration: 7 hours: This duration is an estimate.Depending on the crowd levels in museums and traffic, there may be variations of +/- 45 minutes.
Class of Service: Private Tour - You will not be sharing the tour car and tour guide services with any other passengers or travelers.
Starting points:
Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
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Highlights

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St.John church where St John lived with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37 to 42 AD. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.

Itinerary

  • Istanbul

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: We will pick you up from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transfer you to airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the arrival terminal exit gate. They will then drive you to Selcuk town for your full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
  • Bodrum City

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    DEPARTURES FROM BODRUM CRUISE PORT OR HOTELS IN BODRUM: Your private guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Bodrum or at the arrival terminal exit gate of Bodrum Cruise Port. They will then drive you to Selcuk town for your full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Bodrum Port & Hotels' option.
  • Kusadasi

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    DEPARTURES FROM KUSADASI CRUISE PORT OR HOTELS IN KUSADASI: Your private guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Kusadasi or at the arrival terminal exit gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port. They will then drive you to Selcuk town for your full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Kusadasi Port & Hotels' option.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    1 hours 45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
  • Ephesus Experience Museum

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory. (Admission to the Ephesus Experience Museum is free if you have a ticket for Ephesus Ancient City)
  • Ephesus Terrace Houses(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You will be walking from front of Terrace Houses during your tour, and your guide will provide information about the Terrace Houses of Ephesus Ancient City. (There is no visit to this place included in the guided tour. However, you may add a short visit if your schedule allows.)
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The next visit of your tour will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
  • Selcuk

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.
  • Basilica of St. John

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Another visit of tour will be to this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.
  • Ephesus Archaeological Site(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    At the end of the tour of Ephesus and its surroundings, we will drop you back at the cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi or Bodrum, depending on your pick-up location. If you booked the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option, you will be transferred to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
  • İstanbul

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Please note that this service is only included if you select the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.

What's included

INCLUDED

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
The serve of the lunch will be at local restaurant
Pick-up and drop-off services for ports or hotels in Istanbul, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Selcuk
Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Istanbul - Izmir round-trip flight tickets (only valid for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option)

NOT INCLUDED

Drinks
Ephesus Ancient City
House of Virgin Mary
Basilica of St.John

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Departures from Cruise Ports of Kusadasi & Bodrum : The local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Infant meals not included.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.

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