House of Virgin Mary isthe place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967.

Ephesusis an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English speaking tour guide. In our tour, we will be seeingOdeon,State Agora,Prytaneion,Memmius Monument,Domatian Temple,Hercules Gate,Curetes Street,Hadrian Temple, andLatriens. The visits to Private House (so-called brothel, 'Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 25 ₺/person and your guide should be informed before hand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration withCelsus Library,Marble Road,Commercial Agora,Great Theather, andArcadine (Harbour Road). After lunch; we will carry on with the visit toTemple of Artemis; which is one of the Seven Wonders of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos ofChurch of St. JohnandMosque of Isa Beyfrom the best angle as well.

we will carry on with the visit toTemple of Artemis; which is one of the Seven Wonders of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos ofChurch of St. JohnandMosque of Isa Beyfrom the best angle as well.