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A Private Experience to Sunday Mass in the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir

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Duration: 5 hours
Product code: 768
Overview

During our Private Tour From Izmir to Experience Sunday Mass in the House of the Virgin Mary, you will experience the spiritually uplifting Mass and see the House of Virgin Mary. The House which was the home of the Virgin Mary for the final years of her life is now a little chapel. Every Sunday and on Holy Days, there is a Mass held here.

In the summer an Open-Air Mass is held next to the chapel. With our Private Tours, you are picked up from your hotel, Izmir Port or a designated City centre meeting point at approximately 09.30 by our multilingual tour guide and a luxury air-conditioned minivan.

The journey to the House of the Virgin Mary takes around one hour. Upon arrival, guests are led to the area where the Mass is held at 11.00. The Mass is said by the resident Priest in English with some Latin and Turkish too. Hymns are sung by the choir and regular churchgoers. Before Mass starts, there is a book where you can write the names of people you wish the priest to pray for and after Mass, it is possible to light a candle too.

Once Mass is over, the tour guide will show you the House of the Virgin Mary (if Mass not held there), the Wall of Intentions and the Underground Spring where you make a wish before drinking the water. When all attractions have been visited, the Tour Guide leads you back to the transport and the return journey to Izmir, where you will be dropped off at the original pick-up point.

The House of the Virgin Mary is open for all religions, and everyone can attend Mass.

Highlights
  • Visit and Explore The Sacred Shrine and The House of Virgin Mary
  • Here you will have the chance to drink from the three fountains of Health, Wealth and Fertility
  • Participate in Mass which is celebrated by Monks who look after the house
Good to Know
  • Scheduling Scheduling: This is a Private Tour That is Run Exclusively for the Person or Group Who Booked the Tour.
  • Languages offered on the Activity / TourLanguages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration Duration: 5 hours
  • Skip the Line Skip the Line
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Pick-Up from Izmir Hotel, Izmir Port, Izmir ADB Airport or designated City Centre meeting point
  • Disability Services Disability Services
    Wheelchair accessible transport and facilities upon request
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
  • Mass
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Parking Fees
  • Entrance Fees
Exclusions
  • Drinks not stated in Inclusions
  • Snacks
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Pickup and Drop-off
Pick-Up from Izmir Hotel, Izmir Port, Izmir ADB Airport or designated City Centre Meeting Point.
Know Before You Go
  • All guests are asked to dress respectfully for entering the House of the Virgin Mary and attending Mass
  • Suncream, Sun Parasol and Sun Hats, caps etc advisable during the hot summer months
  • Wheelchair accessible transport upon request at booking stage
  • Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is open to all ages
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Reviewed by G Bryant CA   September 22, 2023
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Our guide provided expert insight and endless charm. Would not hesitate to recommend him or this tour to any traveller seeking to get beyond the surface of the city's charms.
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Reviewed by Johan GB   September 22, 2023
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WE REALLY ENJOYED THE TOUR. This tour was perfect for us. The guide was amazing.Our tour guide was so nice, helpful and sweet. Thanks.
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Reviewed by Gian US   September 22, 2023
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We booked two tours with this company which has been recommended by our friends. He guides very friendly and very knowledgeable people. We never waited in line and enjoyed each minute of our tour. The booking office was easy to deal with and assisted us very well.
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Reviewed by Paul US   September 22, 2023
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I liked the tour a lot. The guide were very nice and professional. The tour has many beautiful attractions. GREETINGS.
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Reviewed by Ankita IN   September 21, 2023
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We had a great guide. All was amazing. This is a very good tour and the people nice.
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Reviewed by HJ44 SE   September 21, 2023
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Absolutely fantastic tour! Our guide was so passionate, so helpful and so enthusiastic - she absolutely made our trip! She shared so much knowledge - and then more general advice as well - she was first class! Highly recommended!
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Reviewed by mohiki79 Barcelona, Spain ES   September 21, 2023
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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience so It was the perfect start to my holiday. We found the whole trip very relaxing. I recommend him to Anyone. Thank you.
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Reviewed by JJ US   September 21, 2023
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Our tour guide was very informative and patient with our group. He Spoke very good English and helped take our group photos upon request. Would hughly recommend. .
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Reviewed by Bianca AU   September 21, 2023
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Thoroughly recommend the tour! Our tour guide was fantastic and the girls loved him. She was very entertaining. If you want to have good time, DO IT.
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Reviewed by Carolyn G AU   September 20, 2023
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I would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family. Thank you and keep up the excellent service.
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