The House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus – Private Tour from Kuşadası

Highlights of the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus

Make a peaceful pilgrimage to the House of the Virgin Mary above Ephesus on this private half-day tour from Kuşadası, with comfortable door-to-door transfers and a flexible, unhurried pace.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Kuşadası

Arriving in Kuşadası on a cruise ship? The The House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is one of the shore excursions we regularly arrange for cruise guests calling at the port of Kuşadası. Because it runs as a private tour, we plan the timing around your ship: your guide and driver meet you at the cruise terminal, and the programme is adjusted to your all-aboard time. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Send us your ship name and the date of your call in Kuşadası and we will confirm availability.

Day Trip to Kuşadası from the Greek Islands (Samos and Patmos)

Holidaying on Samos or Patmos? The The House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is an easy day trip from the Greek islands: take the morning ferry to Kuşadası, join the tour, and sail back in the evening (from Samos the ferry takes 45 minutes; from Patmos the ferry takes about 3 hours). We meet you at the Kuşadası ferry port with your private guide and vehicle and time the programme to the ferry schedule. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

Visit one of the most sacred sites of the Christian world on this tour to the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus. Set on the forested slopes of Mount Koressos above the ancient city, this modest stone chapel is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent the final years of her life, and it is honoured as an important place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims alike. During your visit you can light a candle in the chapel, drink from the sacred spring and tie a wish to the famous wishing wall in this peaceful, spiritual setting.

The tour combines the House of the Virgin Mary with the surrounding Ephesus region, one of the greatest archaeological areas in the world, and the lively seaside resort of Kuşadası from which the tour departs. It is an ideal half-day excursion for travellers staying on the Aegean coast who wish to experience the faith, history and atmosphere of Selçuk and Ephesus in comfort, with convenient private transfers from your hotel.