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FROM IZMIR Cruise Port: Ephesus and Mary's House Private Tour
Selçuk, Aegean Coast, Turkey, Europe
Izmir, Aegean Coast, Turkey, Europe
$158.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the top highlights of Ephesus on a private, stress-free shore excursion crafted exclusively for CRUISE PASSENGERS arriving at IZMIR CRUISE PORT. Travel in comfort with your own air-conditioned Minivan and expert local guide as you explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Your guide plans the entire day around your ship’s schedule—handling entrances, timing, comfort breaks, and optional cultural stops. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, personalised attention, and a guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.
• Private shore excursion from İzmir Cruise Port, designed specifically for cruise passengers
• Explore three major highlights in one day: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis
• Enjoy a flexible, personalised itinerary with your own licensed guide
• Worry-free booking with port pickup/drop-off and guaranteed on-time return
• Private shore excursion from İzmir Cruise Port, designed specifically for cruise passengers
• Explore three major highlights in one day: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis
• Enjoy a flexible, personalised itinerary with your own licensed guide
• Worry-free booking with port pickup/drop-off and guaranteed on-time return
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
EXCL. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS
MUSEUM TICKETS: On the day of your tour, you can choose the Museums you are interested in visiting and pay the entrance fees on-site.
PRIVATE TOUR: Tailor-made Private Tour excluding the Museum Entrance Tickets.
Pickup included
MUSEUM TICKETS: On the day of your tour, you can choose the Museums you are interested in visiting and pay the entrance fees on-site.
PRIVATE TOUR: Tailor-made Private Tour excluding the Museum Entrance Tickets.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
- Pick-up & Drop-off available only from Mentioned Places
- SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- Entrance Fees if the option is not selected
- Food and Drinks (optional)
- Gratuities recommended
- We will meet you at the Cruise Port! Once your tour is confirmed, we will promptly contact you with your personalised meeting time and exact pickup location, carefully planned according to your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. After greeting our team at the port, you will begin your journey with a comfortable 1-hour drive to Ephesus. Along the way, your guide will share valuable insights about Turkey, the region, and what to expect during your tour. (pass by)
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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)The House of the Virgin Mary is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites, believed to be where Mary spent her final years after coming to Ephesus with John the Apostle. The shrine has been honored by several Popes, including Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1979), and Benedict XVI (2006). Its discovery is linked to the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, a German nun who described the house in remarkable detail despite never having visited Ephesus. Her accounts, published by writer Clemens Brentano, inspired Father Poulin, a Lazarist priest from Izmir, to search for the site. In 1891, he found a small stone house that matched her descriptions perfectly, leading to archaeological studies and the preservation of the site we visit today.
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Ancient City of EphesusThe Ruins of Ephesus form Turkey’s largest open-air museum, showcasing extraordinary remains from the Greek and Roman eras. As you walk through this ancient city, you will see highlights such as the Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Temple of Domitian, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, the iconic Celsus Library, and the Grand Theatre—along with many other remarkable structures that reveal the grandeur of Ephesus.
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The Temple of ArtemisArtemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes. During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.
- We will pass through the charming town of Selçuk, giving you a glimpse of local life in this small community located right beside the Ephesus ruins. (pass by)
- You will also have the chance to explore authentic local handicrafts and, if you choose, enjoy a truly genuine shopping experience. Your professional local tour guide will be by your side to offer valuable insights—highlighting the finest traditional crafts, recommending the most reputable places to visit, and providing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and completely hassle-free experience. (pass by)
- In the end of our tour, we will hit the road back to Izmir and drop you. Please note that the pick-up & drop-off places; Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, and Izmir Centerally located Hotels. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you join this tour from Izmir Cruise Port, or from Airport, OUR TOUR OFFERS YOU GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN! (pass by)
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FROM IZMIR Cruise Port: Ephesus and Mary's House Private Tour
Selçuk, Aegean Coast, Turkey, Europe
Izmir, Aegean Coast, Turkey, Europe
$158.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!