Biblical Ephesus with Bible Oriented Guide & Lunch NO HIDDEN FEES

1. 10m
   Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want.
2. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
   
   Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
3. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit 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.
   
   Lunch is included ( 4 kinds of Turkish Mezes, Salad, Chicken Shish & Meat Ball, Fruit )
4. 45m · Admission ticket included
   After House of Virgin Mary, drive to Basilica of St. John, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
5. The Temple of Artemis
   15m
   We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.
6. Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi
   Pass by
   Drive by Kusadasi, Setur Marina
7. 5m
   Arrival to Kusadasi . You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Kusadasi center for last minute shopping on your own.

Pickup details

The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email.

NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Lunch, Bible Oriented Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations are included

Pick up from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruisers. The receptions of listed hotels with room numbers because of traffic, parking and other meeting problems in Kusadasi town center.

Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.
Private Biblical Ephesus - House of Virgin Mary - Basilica of St John - Artemis Temple Tour with LUNCH

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, LUNCH, Bible Oriented Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, You will decide on departure time.
• Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.