Ancient Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary
Energy Level
Duration
11 hours
Type
ONCE IN A LIFE, CULTURED
Accessible
No
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Visit the place (and official Catholic shrine) believed to be Virgin Mary's last home — and visited by at least three popes over the past 50+ years
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Visit a Greek theater dating back to the 1st century AD, expanded by the Romans to accommodate 25,000 people
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Walk along Ephesus' Marble Road, a sacred walkway connecting the Celsus Library and Hadrian’s Temple (118 AD)
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The Hadrian’s Temple depicts the head of Medusa — you know, with the serpentine hair — on its porch to protect the city from enemies
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Surrounded by the vibrant colors of the famed Turkish rugs, you’ll sample typical dishes with traditional dance moves on display
Need to know
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Approximately 3-hour drive to and from Ephesus
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The marble ground in Ephesus can be very slippery; Sailors should be aware and wear appropriate footwear with non-slip soles
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There will be a restroom stop en route to/from your Shore Things destination
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Cancellations made within 48 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty for this Shore Thing
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Dietary restrictions should be provided to the ship on the day of embarkation
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Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
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This Shore Thing involves long periods walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
