Private Ephesus Tour with the House of Virgin Mary
Ephesus → Virgin Mary → Artemis → Lunch
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets
- Licensed archaeologist guide
- Lunch at a family restaurant
Daily departures
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Biblical Ephesus Tour: St Paul, St John & the Virgin Mary
Daily departures · Free cancellation · Pay nothing online
A private faith tour through the Christian history of Ephesus with a specialist guide.
Full day · about 7 hours
Private
3 guide languages
3 stops
5 photos
Overview
Ephesus was one of the great centres of early Christianity. St Paul lived and preached here for nearly three years, St John is believed to have brought the Virgin Mary here, and the city is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
Your guide reads the sites through that history, with time for prayer, readings or mass at the House of the Virgin Mary when it can be arranged.
Highlights
- House of the Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site visited by three popes
- The Great Theatre, scene of the riot of the silversmiths in Acts 19
- Church of Mary, where the Council of Ephesus met in 431 AD
- Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk Hill and the tomb of the Apostle
- Cave of St Paul area and the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers (exterior)
In your price
Already covered for you
Licensed guide all day
Transport Private air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees on the itinerary
Pick-up Hotels in Kuşadası, Selçuk and İzmir
Lunch
No payment online. We confirm availability first.
You just enjoy the day, we take care of the rest.
See all inclusions and exclusionsRoute
- Virgin Mary1 hour
- Ephesus3 hours
- St John45 min
Itinerary
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1
08:30
Hotel pick-up
Pick-up from your hotel.
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2
09:00
House of the Virgin Mary
Chapel, holy spring and wishing wall.
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3
10:15
Ephesus & Church of Mary
The ancient city through the eyes of St Paul.
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4
13:15
Lunch in Selçuk
Traditional Turkish lunch.
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5
14:30
Basilica of St John
Justinian's basilica and the tomb of the Apostle.
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6
15:30
Return to your hotel
Drop-off at your hotel.
Times are approximate and may shift with traffic, opening hours or your ship's schedule.
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private licensed guide
- Private vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips
- Donations
Good to know
- Pick-up & meeting point
- Pick-up from your hotel in Kuşadası, Selçuk or İzmir.
- Start time
- Flexible
- Guide languages
- English, Spanish, Italian
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
Questions about this tour
How long do we spend inside Ephesus?
Around 2.5 to 3 hours walking the ancient city from the upper (Magnesian) gate down to the Great Theatre, so you see everything without walking back uphill.
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. The marble streets are uneven and there is very little shade between May and October. Shoulders and knees should be covered at the House of the Virgin Mary.
Is the tour suitable for children and older travellers?
Yes. The route is downhill and mostly paved. Strollers are possible but bumpy; tell us about any mobility needs and we will adapt the pace.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Shore excursions can be cancelled free of charge if your ship skips the port.
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