Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking

1. The House of the Virgin Mary
   40m · Admission ticket not included
   The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall," which pilgrims have used by tying their intentions on paper or fabric. A nearby water source is also believed to have miraculous healing powers. Several popes visited the shrine after the first visit of the VI. Paul in 1967.
2. Ephesus Ancient City
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   After Mary's house, your guide will escort you to sights in Ephesus, informing you about the history of impressive Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is Turkey's most visited ancient site and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theater of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
3. The Temple of Artemis
   15m
   The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World.

Pickup details

1. Upon your cruise ship's arrival, your designated private tour guide will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your surname, positioned at the immigration exit gate.

2. It is our earnest recommendation that our esteemed guests opt for an early selection of their preferred pick-up time, aligned with their ship's arrival. Doing so will facilitate a seamless rendezvous with your guide, mitigating congestion stemming from the influx of shore excursion vehicles.

3. In the case of hotel accommodations, your dedicated private tour guide will extend a warm welcome in the comfort of the hotel lobby.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required