Private Ephesus Day Tour from Bodrum

$390 / per person
10 hours
Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis

About This Tour

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.

Highlights

Scenic drive from Bodrum to the ancient region of Ephesus through the Aegean countryside
Explore Ephesus for two hours, walking its ancient marble streets and visiting highlights like the Odeon, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and the Celsus Library.
Visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites
Enjoy a flexible pace tailored to your interests, with time for photos and questions

Tour Plan

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 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’) is an optional visit for an extra 15 € / per person and your guide should be informed before hand. After the terrace houses, we will carry on with our exploration of the Celsus library,marble road,commercial agora,great theather, 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 world wonders' 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. 


Included

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Hotel or Cruise pick up and drop off Bodrum
Private transportation with comfortable vehicle
Parking fees

Excluded

Lunch
Entrances Fees
Personal expenses

Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are highly recommended.
Tour itineraries may be slightly adjusted due to traffic, weather, or operational conditions.
Guests must be at the ports or hotels at least 10 minutes before departure time.
In case of cruise ship delay or port cancellation, please contact us immediately.
Cruise passengers are kindly requested to provide their ship names in advance.

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.
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