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Ephesus, House of Mary and Temple of Artemis Tour from Bodrum

Bodrum, Turkey · 9h · 2–15 people

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  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

Kerem Okur

Kuşadası, Turkey

With over 13 years of experience, Tour Altinkum Travel offers day tours, multi-day journeys, and shore excursions across Türkiye’s most popular destinations. We specialize …

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This is a private tour to Ephesus Ruins, Virgin Mary House and The Temple of Artemis. Learn history about early christians from your bible oriented guide

Highlights

  • Walk the ancient marble streets of Ephesus as your guide brings Roman history to life.
  • Admire the magnificent Library of Celsus and the impressive Great Theatre.
  • Discover the peaceful atmosphere and spiritual significance of the House of the Virgin Mary.
  • Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Step into the ancient world on an unforgettable Ephesus tour designed especially for cruise passengers arriving at Bodrum Port. Enjoy luxury transportation, convenient port pickup and drop-off, and the knowledge of an expert local guide as you discover magnificent Roman ruins, a revered sanctuary and the remains of an ancient wonder. Explore Ephesus, where marble streets lead past monuments that reveal the grandeur of this once-thriving city. Admire the striking façade of the Library of Celsus, take in the impressive Great Theatre, and discover the Fountain of Trajan and Odeon. Your guide brings the ruins to life with stories of Roman society, daily traditions and the region’s early Christian heritage. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, nestled in a peaceful hillside setting. Learn about its religious significance and take a moment to appreciate the tranquil atmosphere of this cherished pilgrimage site. Complete your journey at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Discover the story behind its surviving remains as your guide describes the extraordinary temple that once stood here. Benefit from skip-the-line ticket arrangements and capture memorable photographs throughout your journey. Cruise Return Guarantee: Your tour is coordinated with your ship’s schedule, with a guaranteed return to Bodrum Port before your ship’s all-aboard time, so you can explore with peace of mind.

What's included

  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Pick up and Drop off from Bodrum port
  • Transport by fully AC high model vehicle
  • Car park fees and local taxes

Not included

  • Lunch (The tour guide will suggest a restaurant if requested on tour day.)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entry tickets to historical sites

What to bring

  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)

Know before you go

  • Infant seats available
  • Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
  • We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
  • The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)

Meeting point: Bodrum Cruise Port

The tour guide meet you at Bodrum Cruise Port and will be holding a sign your name is written on it

Drop-off: Back at the meeting point.

We ensure your timely return to the port

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 5 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Drive to Ephesus
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    According to your pick-up time meet your driver and drıve to Selcuk where you meet your guide and start your tour.

  2. 2
    Ancient Ephesus
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    Ephesus:The best preseved classic city in Eastern Mediterranean. The largest Open-Air Museum in Turkey. Ephesus contains more then 30 buildings and structures linked together by stres that still have the Marks of Ancient Chariot wheels.

  3. 3
    Virgin Mary HOuse
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    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 on the 15th of August.

  4. 4
    The Temple of Artemis
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    The best preserved classic city in the Eastern Mediterranean. The largest Open-Air Museum in Turkey. Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by stress that still have the Marks of Ancient Chariot wheels.

  5. 5
    Drive to Bodrum
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    At the end of the tour drive you back to the Bodrum.

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220 USD / person · party of 2
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