5-Hour Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası Port with Virgin Mary House

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the UNESCO-listed Ephesus Ancient City with its Library of Celsus and Great Theatre
• 02 Visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, a major Christian pilgrimage site
• 03 Explore the opulent Terrace Houses featuring mosaics and ancient frescoes (optional visit)
• 04 Enjoy lunch at your choice of a vineyard, village, or farm-to-table restaurant

This private tour for cruise guests visits Ephesus Ancient City and the House of the Virgin Mary, starting with a meeting at Kuşadası Cruise Port. Explore one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, where Saint Paul preached and which is mentioned in the New Testament, with the option to visit the Terrace Houses, known for their mosaics, frescoes, and one of the earliest central heating systems. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her last years and an important Christian pilgrimage destination. The tour also includes a lunch break at a local restaurant of your choice and free time for shopping in local stores.

Explore one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, where Saint Paul preached and which is mentioned in the New Testament, with the option to visit the Terrace Houses, known for their mosaics, frescoes, and one of the earliest central heating systems.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary from Kuşadası Port

• Ancient City of Ephesus

  Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins, including the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, and Marble Road.

• House of the Virgin Mary

  See the historic stone house believed to be Mary's final residence.

• Return to Kuşadası Port

  Transfer back after the tour.

Lunch options include a fine-dining vineyard restaurant, a village eatery, or a farm-to-table experience. Your guide will assist with the selection.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transport by an A/C 'NO SMOKING' vehicle
• Kuşadası Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off service
• Professional tourist guide

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Personal expenses
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Everything not specified as included

What to bring

Please keep in mind to wear comfortable shoes regardless of your choice.

Know before you go

The region offers a variety of lunch options. Depending on the departure time of your cruise and your preference, lunch can be arranged at a fine-dining restaurant with a vineyard, a local village restaurant, or a farm-to-table restaurant. Your guide will explain the available options during the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kuşadası Limanı, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Tour start

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.