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Biblical Jewels of Ephesus Tour

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Biblical Jewels of Ephesus Tour

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27 Dec
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28 Dec
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29 Dec
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Biblical Jewels of Ephesus Tour

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Highlights

Don’t worry about any entrance fees on this all-inclusive excursion to the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus. Guided through the rich culture and history of this region, guests have a chance to see the Temple of Hadrian, House of the Mother Mary, and more.


Enjoy a fresh lunch to stay energized for an afternoon of epic sightseeing (in the biblical sense).

Itinerary

  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Then you will join your guide to get to the van. After 30min. driving you will be arrived to ruins stand. Firstly, you will stop in Ephesus Ancient City. The extensive ruins which include Varius Bath Complex, The Odeon, State Agora, The Temples of Dea Roma, Prytaneion, Domitian Square, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, The Fountain of Trajan, The Baths of Scholastica, Temple of Hadrian, Celsius Library, The Gymnasium, Great Theatre.. And much more monuments stand in the special atmosphere of Ephesus, charming each one. Once it was a commerce and trade center of the ancient world, later on became a sacred religious place of the early Christianity and today, a famous and unique tourism center proving all its perfects to the visitors as one of the biggest open air museum in the world.
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Next stop is to visit The House of Virgin Mary, the place where it is believed that she had spent last years of her life. It is considered that St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that a small house was built for her on Bulbul Mountain. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited The House of Virgin Mary and declared one of the pilgrimage center.
  • The Basilica of Saint John

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Next stop is to visit the Basilica of St.John where he was most probably buried. It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred years after the death of St. John, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church of St John was changed into a marvelous basilica during the region of Emperor Justinian (527 -565 AD)
  • The Temple of Artemis

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Then drive to the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, although there is one single column left today, magnificient temple had been built for the goddess of fertility and hunters, Artemis, known as Diana after city passed under the rule of Romans.
  • Kusadasi

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    To the end of your tour you are going to have chance to see a cooperative where turkish hand-made rugs carpets and klimms are weaven by ladies who comes from different villages around ephesus ancient city. Drive back to the port.

What's included

INCLUDED

Professional guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance Fees

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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