About This Tour
Disembark at Kuşadası and meet your private guide directly at the port. Over 6 to 7 hours, you'll visit three of the region's most extraordinary sites in your own air-conditioned vehicle — with all logistics handled for you, so you can be fully present in the experience.
Begin at the House of the Virgin Mary, officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986. Set in the hills above Ephesus, this is where Mary is believed to have spent her last days — a deeply peaceful place of pilgrimage.
Then walk Ephesus — the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, and one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Your guide leads you along the marble streets through 2,500 years of history: the Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Temple of Hadrian, Latrines, Library of Celsus, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theatre, and the Arcadiane.
After lunch in Selçuk, continue to the Temple of Artemis — once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From here, admire the Church of St. John and the Mosque of Isa Bey before heading back to the port in comfort.
Tour Highlights
- Private tour — your own guide and A/C vehicle, completely at your pace
- Explore the historic city of Ephesus with a professional local guide
- Walk the marble streets where Apostle Paul and early Christians walked
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary — an official Roman Catholic shrine since 1986
- See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Admire views of the Church of St. John and the Mosque of Isa Bey
- Convenient roundtrip transfer from Kusadasi Port — no outside transfers needed
Sites You'll See in Ephesus
Itinerary
Kuşadası Cruise Port
Your private guide meets you at the port holding a name sign. You will be notified of the exact meeting time one day before the tour. Private van transfer begins here.
Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary in your private A/C vehicle.
House of the Virgin Mary
Officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, this is where Mary is believed to have spent her final days. Set peacefully in the hills above Ephesus, it is visited by pilgrims of all faiths.
Ephesus Ancient City
Walk the marble streets of one of the most magnificent archaeological sites in the world. Your guide brings each monument to life through the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods.
Selçuk — Lunch
An hour in Selçuk for lunch. Lunch is at your own expense and not included in the tour price.
Temple of Artemis
Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this was the most important religious sanctuary of its era. From this location, you'll also enjoy views of the Church of St. John and the Mosque of Isa Bey — your guide will point out the best angles for photography.
Private return transfer to Kusadasi Cruise Port.
Back at Kuşadası Cruise Port
Your guide drops you back at the port. Parking fees are included — no surprises.
Entrance Fees
Attraction entrance fees are not included in the base tour price but are available as an all-inclusive option at booking. The individual fees are:
House of Virgin Mary
15 EUR
per person
Ephesus Ancient City
40 EUR
per person
Select the all-inclusive option at booking to have entry fees included in your tour price.
What's Included
Included
- Port pickup and drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional licensed local tour guide
- Parking fees
- Attraction entrance fees (with the all-inclusive option)
Not Included
- Attraction entrance fees (unless all-inclusive option selected)
- Lunch (at your own expense)
- Drinks
Know Before You Go
Entrance fees: House of the Virgin Mary 15 EUR, Ephesus 40 EUR. These are included if you select the all-inclusive option at booking.
You will be notified of your exact meeting time one day before the tour.
Your guide will be waiting at Kusadasi Port holding a sign with your name.
Skip-the-line entry is included — your guide holds pre-arranged tickets to avoid queuing at the sites.
This is a fully private tour. Your vehicle and guide are exclusively for your group for the entire day.
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Meeting Point
Kuşadası Cruise Port
Your guide will be waiting at the port with a sign bearing your name. Meeting time is confirmed one day before your tour.
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What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat & sunscreen
- Camera
- Cash for entrance fees (if not on all-inclusive option)