🏨 Tour to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John Activity

Tour to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John

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Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey travel plan with this flexible daily trip. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St.John church where St John lived with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37 to 42 AD. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant. Also, entrance fees are included and you will be skipped the long ticket lines.

What's Included

Entrance fees

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off

Lunch

Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Ticket for one way flight from Istanbul to Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Kusadasi)

Tickets for round trip flights between Istanbul and Izmir (Valid for option of Istanbul to Istanbul)

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

What's Not Included

Drinks

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 5
ADULT: Age: 6 - 99

Additional Info

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infant meals not included.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
Tour Durations (Approximately) : from Kusadasi to Kusadasi 7 hours // from Istanbul to Istanbul 15 hours // from Istanbul to Kusadasi 12 hours // from Bodrum to Bodrum 11 hours.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infant meals not included.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
Tour Durations (Approximately) : from Kusadasi to Kusadasi 7 hours // from Istanbul to Istanbul 15 hours // from Istanbul to Kusadasi 12 hours // from Bodrum to Bodrum 11 hours.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival Izmir airport, your private driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then drive to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to options of "Istanbul to Istanbul" or "Istanbul to Kusadasi".

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum City

We will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum or Bodrum airport and then transfer to Selcuk town. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of "Bodrum to Bodrum".

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi

Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of "Kusadasi to Kusadasi".

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The 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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Basilica of Saint John

You will visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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