Izmir Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis
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When your cruise ship arrives in Izmir, make the most of your time with this private shore excursion to Ephesus, where you'll see some of most famous sights in Turkey. With your private tour guide, walk around the ancient city, a former center of the ancient world and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the eastern Mediterranean. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life, and try to imagine the beauty of the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.6 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transport by private vehicle and professional driver
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
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Ancient City of Ephesus
Selcuk, Turkiye, 35920Arrival to Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Off to Meryem Ana Yolu, Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk, Turkiye, 35100House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Saint John Kilisesi
Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk, Turkiye, 35920Basilica of St.John - Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of The Temple of Artemis.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
The Temple of Artemis
Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, , Selcuk, TurkiyeThe Temple of Artemis, which had been built at first during the Archaic period, today it's known one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participant. Please enter this into the special requirements field on booking
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
- Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time within 3 days of booking if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made: • Email: info@achtypistours.gr • Locally on 26 210 26301 • Internationally on +30 26 210 26301 • In order to define the departure time of the tour, you must send an email with the booking reference to info@achtypistours.gr • if you do not contact the local supplier in due time before your activity to arrange a departure time, your guide and transportation will be waiting at specified meeting point half an hour after the indicated by you (in the booking form) disembarkation time. In this case guide/vehicle in service will be standing-by at meeting point, no longer than 1 hr 15min after your disembarkation time (after this time frame client will be considered as "non show" and staff will leave) Opening hours are: 09:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.Cancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Cancel at least 6 day before activity starts in Europe/Istanbul time to receive 100% refund.
- Cancel at least 2 day before activity starts in Europe/Istanbul time to receive 50% refund.
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