Private Tour: Biblical Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi & Selcuk Hotels
Private Tour: Biblical Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi & Selcuk Hotels
This full-day tour that explores the ancient city of Ephesus with a focus on its religious significance. The tour includes visits to the House of Virgin Mary, believed by many to be the final home of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of St. John, where the apostle John is said to be buried.
The tour also includes a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus and its many important religious sites, such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Artemis.The tour is private, meaning you'll have a personal guide who will customize the tour to your interests and pace. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kusadasi or Selcuk is included in the tour.
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Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.
3 hoursMeryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
1 hourEphesus Terrace Houses
Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, important for the reason give us about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angels.
1 hourThe Basilica of Saint John
St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
45 minutesTemple of Hadrian
Inside the Hadrian Temple above the door, a human figure, probably Medusa stands with ornaments of acanthus leaves. On both sides there are friezes depicting the story of the foundation of Ephesus - Androklos shooting a boar, Dionysus in ceremonial procession and the Amazons. The fourth frieze portrays two male figures, one of which is Apollo; Athena, goddess of the moon; a female figure, Androkles, Herakles, the wife and son of Theodosius and the goddess Athena.
10 minutesHercules Gate
In these reliefs Heracles was depicting with the skin of the Nemean lion in myhtology. The Nemean lion had been terrorizing the area around Nemea, and had a skin so thick that it was impossible to kill it. Finally he wrestled the lion to the ground, eventually killing it by thrusting his arm down its throat and choking it to death.
5 minutesCuretes Street
There were also many houses on the slope.These were used by the rich of Ephesians.Under the houses there were colonnaded galleries with mosaics on the floor were located in front of the shops with a roof to protect the pedestrians from sun or rain.
10 minutesIncluded
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Insurance
- Entrance Fees
- Meal
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Hercules Gate
- Entry/Admission - Curetes Street
- Entry/Admission - Ephesus Terrace Houses
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hadrian
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - The Basilica of Saint John
Not Included
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.