Small Group Tour - House of Mary, Temple and Ancient Ephesus
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Overview
You will be met at the port of Kusadasi, you will then be guided to your air conditioned transportation ready to commence this tour.
This tour is a small group tour, which has a maximum of 12 passengers per vehicle, so please reserve your seats as early as possible because this tour sells out quickly. Leaving from the port of Kusadasi, we will make our way to the famous site of House of Virgin Mary. The journey to House of Mary will take approximately 20 minutes (traffic depending), along the route your professional English speaking guide will be giving you commentary on the history and the culture of the area.
On arrival at House of Mary, your guide will walk you through the site, taking you to the entrance of the small church, here you will enter the church alone, please be aware, there is limited space in the church. As you exit the church, there is a opportunity to light a candle to display. In this area you will also find a wall, which holds a lot of hand written notes tied to the wall, where visitors have left their thoughts for all to read. The wells here also have taps to refill your water bottles, this water is said to be holy water.
Meeting up with your tour guide again, the tour will then commence to Ephesus the historical site. On entering Ephesus with your guide, they will be giving you information about the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, the Biblical and the Grand Theatre are just some of the sites you will get to view and learn about. Ephesus is truly a most wonderful experience and one not to be missed. Please note there are not a lot of shaded area's in Ephesus and can get extremely hot, it is advised to wear comfortable footwear and take plenty of water.
Free time will be given to explore the many souvenir stands at the end of the tour of Ephesus.
Finally, when reaching the bottom of this most historical site, we will head toward the Artemis Temple, said to be one of the original wonders of the world. Unfortunately, there is not a lot left of this famous temple, but the guide will talk you through how it would have looked so many years ago and also explain the stories of this once, amazing area.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to Kusadasi port, in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
What's Included
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Cruise Port Pick-up
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Air-Conditioned Transportation
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Professional English Speaking Guide
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Entrance Fees to Ephesus and House of Mary
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Small Group Tour - Max 12 Guests
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Food and Beverages
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Personal Expenses
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Tips/Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet and Greet at the Port
Tour Start
Panoramic Drive 40 Minutes
Drive to House of Virgin Mary
Walking Tour 45 Minutes
Visit to House of Virgin Mary
Panoramic Drive 10 Minutes
Drive to Ephesus
Walking Tour 90 Minutes
Visit to Ephesus
Panoramic Drive 10 Minutes
Drive to Artemis Temple
Photo Opportunity 10 Minutes
Photo Stop At Artemis Temple
Return back to the cruise port 20 Minutes
Tour End
Considerations
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This tour is not be suitable for those who have walking difficulties
Special Instructions
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Wear comfortable footwear, as this tour involves a lot of walking.
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Most of the religious communities require ladies to cover their shoulders and knees as a sign of respect when entering religious sites, such as cathedrals and churches.
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You will be able to purchase souvenirs and refreshments at the House of Virgin Mary or Ephesus. Restrooms are also available at these sites (there may be a small charge to use the facilities).
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During peak season, this region may experience very high temperatures. Please make sure to dress accordingly and hydrate often
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This is a small group tour with a maximum of 12 passengers
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
Small Group Tour - House of Mary, Temple and Ancient Ephesus
Per Person
USD $ 139.00
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