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Small-Group: Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Day Trip from Istanbul

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Small-Group: Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Day Trip from Istanbul

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16 Mar
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17 Mar
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18 Mar
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Highlights

Rewind 2,000 years on this day trip to incredible Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul, including round-trip flights. Fly to Izmir and drive to the eastern Mediterranean’s finest preserved ancient city for an enthralling tour. Walk pavements once strutted by toga-clad Romans; admire the spectacular Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, and see shops, streets, temples and more. View the remnants of the Temple of Artemis and after a complimentary lunch, visit the stone-built house standing on the site many believe to be Mary’s last home. Numbers limited to 14 on this small-group tour.

Itinerary

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Leave Ephesus and visit the nearby House of Virgin Mary, said to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. See inside the tiny house, whose foundations may date from Mary’s time in the 1st century AD, as your guide explains why it’s believed to sit where her last residence stood.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Continue to Ephesus, the eastern Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city. An important hub of early Christianity and thriving Greco-Roman port, this spectacular place boasts streets, shops and temples that make it easy to imagine those who lived here 2,000 years ago. Hear the history of the city as you explore with your guide. View the remains of the nearby, immense Temple of Artemis, once an Ancient Wonder of the World, and wander the streets that formed Ephesus’s heart. Marvel at the 25,000-seater Great Theatre, ogle the façade of the Library of Celsus, and see well-preserved shops and temples. On route, see captivating details such as the chariot wheel grooves and brothel signposts carved in the sidewalks.
  • The Odeion

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The Odeion of Ancient Ephesus is a small, semi-circular theater originally constructed in the 2nd century A.D and financed by PubliusVedius Antonius and his wife FlaviaPaiana.
  • Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Grand Theater
  • The Temple of Artemis

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Temple of Artemis

What's included

INCLUDED

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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