1 day

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About this activity

Meet your professionally trained guide and drive to Bulbul mountain where the House of the Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Selcuk, which is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims.

Start your Ephesus walking tour at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor. Along the way you will See the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, the temple of Hadrian and the impressive library of Celsius. The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, is the largest theater in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats. Return to your private vehicle through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. After the termination of the visit to Ephesus, take your lunch in Yavuz's Restaurant. Next visit, the Basilica of St. John.

Drive back to port of Kusadasi after learning about the rich history and stated claims of significant people connected to this wonder.

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Included

Port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Lunch
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Drinks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 45 people per booking