Overview
Why Private Tours with us ?
NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time.
Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites.
You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
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What's included
Traditional Turkish Lunch
Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
Private transportation with A/C vehicles
Landing and facility fees
ENTRANCE FEES ( Your Tour guide will have Pre-Paid tickets to skip the lines )
Parking fees
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips to your tour guide and driver
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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15 min
Your private guide will meet you at Bodrum port with a sign written “Your Name“ on it,
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Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours
After greeting, we will have 2,5 hours drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. Terrace Houses can be included into the program by paying the entrance fee during the tour -
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour
After Traditional Turkish Lunch, our next destination is The House of Virgin Mary 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.
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The Temple of Artemis
15 min
We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Bodrum port.
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2 hours 30 min
After our tour, we drive back to Bodrum.
Arrival to Bodrum. You will be dropped off back to your pick up point (Bodrum Cruise port)or Bodrum city center for last minute shopping on your own.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- ur Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour
Can I cancel All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
- Private transportation with A/C vehicles
- Landing and facility fees
- ENTRANCE FEES ( Your Tour guide will have Pre-Paid tickets to skip the lines )
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips to your tour guide and driver
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ancient City of Ephesus, Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), The Temple of Artemis.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Ephesus Shuttle Private & Small Group Tours
