From Bodrum Port: Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Full Day Tour
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From Bodrum Port: Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Full Day Tour
Make the most of your time on land with a private Ephesus shore trip from Bodrum Port. This excursion brings ancient history, biblical roots, and easy drop-off and pickup in one full day.
Perfect for cruise guests, its a smooth ride to one of Turkey's top archaeological places.
Walk through Ephesus Ancient City along marble paths passing major spots like Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and Great Theater. Go to the House of the Virgin Mary, a major place for pilgrims, and see the Temple of Artemis, which was once among the Seven Wonders.
After the tour, you'll get a quick return ride back to Bodrum Port so you can rejoin your ship without stress.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Ephesus (Kusadasi) - Bodrum
- Duration: 8-9 Hours
- Start Point: Bodrum Port
- End Point: Bodrum Port
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Transportation by Private Van
- Exclusions: Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Ephesus Ancient City, Celsus Library, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, Temple of Artemis, Baths of Scholastica
Situated on Turkey’s Aegean coast, Bodrum has some of the most picturesque cruise ports, making a private Ephesus shore excursion from Bodrum Port a fantastic way to visit Ephesus Ancient City and the House of the Virgin Mary in a day.
Your private guide will be waiting for you with a sign at the scheduled time. Following a pleasant two-hour journey, you will have the chance to explore Ephesus Ancient City, one of the Mediterranean’s finest and most well-preserved classical cities and former key trade center of Asia Minor.
As you walk along the ancient city’s marble roads, you will be able to appreciate the city’s most well-known sites such as, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Baths of Scholastica, and the Great Theater that was expanded to seat 24,000 spectators. Your guide will explain Roman life at the time and the city’s significance.
Then, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a recognized pilgrimage location and to many, she is believed to have passed away. Before indulging in a traditional Turkish meal (optional), you will visit the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After the tour, you will have a comfortable transfer back to Bodrum Port to board your cruise.
This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you again on another journey along the beautiful Turkish coast!
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below. Our operations team will contact you.
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Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Transportation by Private Van
Exclusions
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
2 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 2 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 2 days of the start time, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.