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Private Tour to House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus with Selcuk Museum

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 7 to 15 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Embark on a private tour to the ancient city of Ephesus from your choice of departure city including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Selcuk, or Bodrum. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus and explore its ancient ruins, and the Selcuk Archaeology Museum. Learn about the history and culture of the region from your guide and enjoy a customizable experience according to your preferences.
  • This experience is offered in English, Portuguese and Spanish
  • Skip the long tourist lines with pre-booked exclusive tickets
  • Learn about the history of the region at the Ephesus Museum
  • Discover the lives of the rich at wealthy at Ephesus Terrace Houses

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off services for ports or hotels in Istanbul, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Selcuk
  • Istanbul - Izmir round-trip flight tickets (only valid for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option)
  • Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Lunch
    The serve of the lunch will be at local restaurant
  • Private transportation
    Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fee - Ephesus Ancient City
    €40.00 per person
  • Entrance fee - House of Virgin Mary
    €11.00 per person
  • Entrance fee - Ephesus Archaeological Museum
    €10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

This tour program offers pick-up and drop-off services from hotels in Istanbul, Bodrum, Kusadasi, and Selcuk, as well as from the Kusadasi and Bodrum cruise ports, so that you can explore the ancient city of Ephesus and its surroundings. You can take advantage of this great benefit by selecting the options provided for you.

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Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Istanbul

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Bodrum City

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

3

Kusadasi

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Ephesus Ancient City

1 hour 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Ephesus Experience Museum

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses (Pass By)

6

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Selcuk

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

8

Ephesus Museum

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Ephesus Archaeological Site (Pass By)

9

İstanbul

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Historic Tour!

anirudh_g, Aug 2022
Our tour guide Erman showed us the amazing history of Ephesus. This was not part of our trip initially but we are glad we booked the tour last minute. This is a must visit to understand the history of the region. Our tour guide Erman is highly capable and spoke perfect English to explain various details of the place.

From $113.15

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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