Embark on an unforgettable journey through time with our Ephesus Day Tour from Bodrum. Begin your day with a visit to the sacred House of Virgin Mary, where tradition holds that Mary spent her final years. Then, explore the awe-inspiring ruins of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where ancient streets and monuments whisper tales of civilizations past. Marvel at the grandeur of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With expert guides and comfortable transportation, this tour promises a day filled with history, spirituality, and cultural delights.
| Tour Name | Private Ephesus Day Tour from Bodrum |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approximately 10 Hours |
| Tour Type | Private Tour |
| Departure Point | Bodrum Hotels or Bodrum Cruise Port |
| Pickup Time | According to Your Preferred Meeting Time and Cruise Ship Schedule |
| Return Time | Approximately 10 Hours After Pickup |
| Pickup & Drop-off | Included – Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup and Drop-off in Bodrum |
| Language | English |
| Guide Service | Professional English-Speaking Private Tour Guide |
| Transportation | Private, Comfortable and Air-Conditioned Vehicle |
| Main Visits | House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City and Temple of Artemis |
| Lunch | Not Included; Available at a Local Restaurant Upon Request |
| Entrance Fees | Not Included |
| Terrace Houses | Optional; Separate Entrance Fee of €15 per Person Required |
| Availability | Daily, Subject to Availability and Cruise Ship Schedule |
| Group Size | Private Tour – Your Group Only |
| Walking Distance | Approximately 2 Hours of Walking in Ephesus |
| Walking Level | Moderate |
| Terrain | Uneven Ancient Marble Streets, Stone Paths, Slopes and Steps |
| Suitable For | Couples, Families, Solo Travelers, History Lovers, Cruise Passengers and Private Groups |
| Child Friendly | Yes |
| Accessibility | Not Fully Wheelchair Accessible Due to Uneven Ancient Surfaces, Slopes and Steps |
| Dietary Options | Dietary Requirements Can Be Arranged at the Local Restaurant Upon Request |
| What to Bring | Comfortable Walking Shoes, Hat and Sunscreen |
| Cancellation | Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours Before the Tour Start Time. Cancellations Made Within 24 Hours of Departure Are Non-Refundable. In Case of Cruise Ship Schedule Changes or Port Cancellations, a Full Refund Will Be Provided. |
| Price | From $209 per Person |
| Reservation | Advance Booking Recommended. Cruise Passengers Should Provide Their Ship Name in Advance. Guests Should Be at the Hotel or Port at Least 10 Minutes Before Departure. |
The tour starts with your pick-up from your hotel in Bodrum. The discovery of Ephesus starts with the house of Virgin Mary.
The House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come to the area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 1 hour, and after our visit, there will be a 10-minute drive to Ephesus.
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity, being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. In our tour, we will be seeing the odeon,state agora,the prytaneion,the memmius monument,the domatian temple,Hercules gate,curetes street,the Hadrian temple and the latriens. The visits to the private houses (So-called ‘Terrace Houses’) are an optional visit for an extra 15 € / per person, and your guide should be informed beforehand. After the terrace houses, we will carry on with our exploration of the Celsus library,marble road, commercial agora, great theatre, and arcadiane (harbour road).
A nice luncheon will be served in a quaint local restaurant. (Depend on you)
After lunch we will visit the temple of Artemis; which is one of the 'seven wonders of the world' of antiquity. Here, there will be a good chance to take gorgeous pictures of the church of St.John and the Mosque of İsa Bey.
We will bring you back to Izmir airport or your hotel in Bodrum.
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