All inclusive Private Tour: Ephesus, Artemis, Virgin Mary House including Lunch

5 h
Lunch
Private
Instant confirmation
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey

Your tour guide will be ready at your hotel lobby in Kusadasi or at Kusadasi Cruise terminal at pre-arranged time.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Turgut Ozal Blv., Kusadasi Turkey

Drive to Ephesus through Gazibegendi Park to have the best view of Kusadasi Port and center

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

We drive to Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. You will start your Ephesus excursion at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor.

Along the way you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics.

You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey

Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage center of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI has visited this shrine

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk Turkey

Continue to visit Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of Ancient time

Duration: 20 minutes

Included
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Port or hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Original
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