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LESS Walking Tour : Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple

Kusadasi, Turkey 5h 5.0 · 45 reviews EN 10390P75
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 8–90
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Tour route
2 stops ~12 km
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Overview

Our private tour gives you the flexibility to spend how much time you want on each site. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members.
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour

Tour at a glance

Duration
5h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 30 travellers per booking
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Languages
EN
live guide
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Pickup
Hotel pickup
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Operates
Every day
Starts 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 +8
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 8–90
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Rating
5.0 / 5
45 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • Private AC transporttaion by Brand New vehicles
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Local Tax and Handling Fees

Not included

  • Tips Meals and Personal Expenses are not included
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port at pre-arranged time. Pick up time will be given during your confirmation.

    15 min Admission free
  2. 2

    After greeting we will have 30 minutes drive to Our first stop The House of Virgin Mary where is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

    45 min Admission not included
  3. 3
    Ephesus Ancient City

    Second stop is Ancient city of Ephesus is one of the largest open air museums in the World and it involves almost 1 mile walking. This itinerary is fully customized for people who want to see Ephesus with less walking and it takes apprx. 30 mins of walking in the ancient city. After we enter the Ancient City of Ephesus, we are going to see and visit the Roman Bath, Bouleuterion, Prytaneion, State Agora and Water Palace, then we will see the public section of Ephesus from the distance from the observation deck. We will then continue walking back to the gate and exit from the Ephesus.

    45 min Admission not included
  4. 4

    We will stop close to Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to your Kusadasi town center and port for last minute shoping

    15 min Admission free
  5. 5
    Kusadasi

    Drive back to Kusadasi city center and to port after the tour.

    15 min Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email. Less Walking Tour in Ephesus - The House of Virgin Mary and Artemission Temple . Private for your family & friends Meeting point is Kusadasi Cruise Terminal. Our guide will have Your Name sign at the port. You will walk 100 meters from your cruise to meeting point. After you pass through the custom, you will see your name sign just in front of you. Private Ephesus tour includes: private guiding and transportation are included. Our private tour gives you the flexibility to spend how much time you want on each site. Your tour guide will have a pre-paid ticket to skip the lines. • Private Tour for your family and friends • You will decide on departure time • Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign, • Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure, • You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary, • You do not have to wait for other group members • You may stop to have pictures during your tour.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:00

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our private tour gives you the flexibility to spend how much time you want on each site.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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brianam710 Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
4 hour tour felt like an hour it was that good

This experience was absolutely incredible. Totally worth it. I was weary of a 4 hour tour but the time passed so quickly it shocked me. Our tour guide, Alex, was the best- so knowledgeable and kind. Our driver, Ferit, took us anywhere we needed so smoothly. Truly remarkable experience cannot say enough good things.

Steve H Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
The wonderful sights of Ephesus and beyond

The experience was excellent, our guide Hazel was very knowledgeable and very understanding of my mother’s mobility needs. We adapted the tour as we wished, whilst Hazel also kept a track on time so we arrived back at the cruise ship in time. The vehicle was very comfortable, with good air conditioning and a supply of water. The driver did an excellent job navigating around the busy roads. A* would recommend to all, with or without mobility issues.

rossb843 May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Outstanding Tour

We booked the "Less Walking" tour of the Virgin Mary's house and the Ephesus Roman ruins. Aleyna was our tour guide and she did an amazing job. She arrived early, was responsive to our special needs and conducted an extraordinary tour. We highly recommend Curio Travel.

Tony_Shiling Sep 2025 · Tripadvisor
Positive review

The tour guide was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He met us right on time. He provided comfortable transportation and shared very interesting information. We would highly recommend him

Travel24028948199 Aug 2025 · Tripadvisor
Exceptional experience!!

CERN has been an absolutely wonderful guide. Her truth and wisdom about Kisadasi has been exceptional. Her warmth and caring has made our visit truly memorable and one we will cherish always. Thankyou CERN!

crissylove Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Great tour with Inan

Inan, my tour guide was amazing and super kind. He arrived on time for our Ephesus/Virgin Mary tour in a clean and comfortable Mercedes Sprinter Van. He was very knowledgeable about the various sites we visited. I would recommend.

BRUCE_K Jul 2025 · Viator
Ephesus

Great excursion for someone who can not walk far or using walker. We got to see everything we wanted to see and our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable of the area and history.

Tsxplayer Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Amazing tour!

Excellent excursion - we had Fusun as our guide. She was wonderful and explained things extremely well and took patience on the guide to go slow with elderly folks. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting via cruise as the whole experience was stress free and easy! Thanks, Chris & Family

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 5h.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Which languages is the guide available in?

Guide languages: EN

On which days does it run?

It runs Every day. Starts 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 +8

How fast is the booking confirmed?

Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.

Where do I complete the booking?

On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.

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