Private Ephesus Experience Including Virgin Mary and St John

From Port to Legacy: Luxury and warmth meet as your Ephesus journey begins from Kusadasi Port.

Ephesus Ancient Wonders: Enjoy a walking tour of this incredible site and pass by the Temple of Hadrian, the 25,000-seat Great Theatre, and perhaps the most recognizable building in the city, The Library of Celsus. With your guide, you will enter the city through the Magnesian Gate, the ancient entrance to the city at the top of Kuretes Street.
Listen to detailed historical and architectural information supplementing your guided visit, this is an awe-inspiring journey through time. By using state-of-the-art technology, you will see the reconstructed 10 highlights of the famous ancient city. It is not only a visual show but a valuable, detailed historical and architectural audio and visual lesson with information enhancing your guide's explanations.

Mary’s Last Home: Believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, the small stone building contains a bedroom, kitchen and an altar adorned with images of Mary. A sacred spring known as the Fountain of Our Lady runs under the house, and you will be welcome to drink from it.

Echoes of the Goddess: Temple of Artemis the first temple of its size to be built entirely of marble, it was considerably larger the Parthenon. The Roman author, philosopher and military commander Pliny the Elder wrote about the temple in detail, including its measurements and furnishings.

Pilgrimage to the Past: Built in the 6th century, the church stood over the spot where St. John is supposedly buried. Although a Mongol army destroyed the building and pillaged much of it, part of the basilica has been restored to show its scope.

The Mosque of Harmony: Isa Bey Mosque occupies an important place in the history of art because it was there that a second hall for the worshippers was built for the first time and also because it constituted a transitional architecture between the Selcuk and Ottoman periods.

Return to Port: Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey through history, culture, and style. It was a pleasure to host you on this exclusive experience. Wishing you a smooth return to Kusadasi Port and safe travels ahead.