Ephesus & Virgin Mary Shrine (Guided in German)

Ephesus & Virgin Mary Shrine (Guided in German)

4 hours | Kusadasi | K U 1 - 2 0 8
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Basilica of St. John
  • Ephesus
  • House of the Virgin Mary
Shopping Opportunities, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your scenic motorcoach ride travels north from Kusadasi past the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the Basilica of St. John en route to the sacred Virgin Mary Shrine. Great vistas of the valley can be seen as you travel through the picturesque Solmissos Mountains to the House of the Virgin Mary, considered by the Vatican to a Holy Place. The small shrine, surrounded by greenery, was found in the ruins when the house was discovered. Then, travel to Ephesus, the Roman provincial capital. Your guide will take you on a downhill walk through the ruins of the city, highlighting archeological finds along the way. You'll see the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, the majestic Celsus Library and the Great Theater. Before returning to Kusadasi you will visit a local leather center where you can see the wonderful samples of Turkish leather products.
Back at port, browse the colorful bazaars at your leisure.

Special Notes:

Ephesus requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces. The drive from Ephesus to the Virgin Mary Shrine takes approximately 20 minutes over a winding mountain road. Visitors to the House of Virgin Mary must climb a few steps.

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

This tour uses headsets.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided tour of the House of Virgin Mary

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 10
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 46
Steps: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Guided tour of Ephesus

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:10
Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 2200
Steps: 50
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Carpet Weaving Demonstration and Shopping in Kusadasi

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 01:00
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 50
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Walk back to your ship at your own leisure

Transport type: Walking