Skip-the-line: Ephesus, House Of Mary, St John Basilica W/lunch

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5 Based on 3 Reviews
  • duration 6 hours
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 6-99 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36849
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Starts Kusadasi, Turkey
  • Ends Kusadasi, Turkey
TOUR OVERVIEW
The Skip-the-line: Ephesus, House Of Mary, St John Basilica W/lunch tour starts and ends in Kusadasi. The Skip-the-line: Ephesus, House Of Mary, St John Basilica W/lunch is a walking tour that takes 6 hours.

Visit Ancient Ephesus, Terrace Houses, House of the Virgin Mary and St John Basilica with expert local guide. Skip-The-Line tickets, Lunch in the local restaurant, Transportation providedAccording to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.

Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis.

Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

Terrace Houses; From the time of Augustus, these dwellings of wealthy Ephesians were decorated with beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The houses had luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Archeologists have been excavating 7 houses owned by the richest Ephesians. These were high ranking officers, governors and rich tradesman.

Next; the Basilica of St. John; 3 km away from the ruins of Ephesus a small church was built dedicated to John in 2C AD, Later in 6C AD it was replaced by a huge basilica built by Emperor Justinian, The impressive ruins are still standing today. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point
ITINERARY

According to your pick up time meet your guide and drıve to Ephesus

An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of ;
Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.


Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of ;

was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world

 3 km away from the ruins of Ephesus a small church was built dedicated to John in 2C AD, Later in 6C AD it was replaced by a huge basilica built by the Emperor Justinian, The impressive ruins are still standing ;

At the end of the tour, drive you back to your hotel

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
Transport
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Guide
  • Professional guide
OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)
  • Entry ticket to Ephesus
  • Entry ticket to House of Mary
  • Entry ticket to St. John Basil
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Entry tickets to the historical sites
  • Beverages with meal
  • Personal Expenses
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
  • Jenifer A
  • On Aug 28 2022
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Ho provato questa compagnia per il tour Efeso + Casa di Maria e mi sono trovato molto bene. Perl'organizzazione del tour ho messaggiato tramite wa per tutto il tempo con Kerem che  stato sempredisponibile ed ha risposto a tutte... Read more
  • Aria
  • On Aug 26 2022
5 - Excellent
Excellent
My husband and I took a private day tour to Aphrodisias and Pamukkale with Yavuz as our guide and Sharif as our driver. They were both excellent in knowledge of the area and extremely helpful. Aphrodisias is a must see (which we... Read more
  • Andy
  • On May 09 2022
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Great tour guide! Rosa was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The driver and vehicle were top rated as well!
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Skip-the-line: Ephesus, House Of Mary, St John Basilica W/lunch tour. You can cancel the tour up to 50 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 49 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 16 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 May 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 49 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Skip-the-line: Ephesus, House Of Mary, St John Basilica W/lunch tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Skip-the-line: Ephesus, House Of Mary, St John Basilica W/lunch tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Regular disinfection of frequently touched surfaces is highly encouraged.
  • Physical distancing will be followed as per the local government’s advice.
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