Itinerary
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Ancient Greco Roman city from the 3rd cent BC
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House): the mother of Jesus, was taken to this house by Saint John and lived there her final day
- Ephesus Museum: Indoor museum where we will see the artefects from Ephesus ancient city.
- The Temple of Artemis: One of the ancient wonders of the world
- Saint John Kilisesi: During this tour we will visit the Basilica of St. John and see his burial place.
Includes
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Details
Your guide will meet you in Kusadasi or Selcuk (in a hotel you stay in or at the port pier); after short drive we will visit the House of Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days there. This church was erected on the foundation of that house.
Afterwards, we will drive for 10 minutes to the ancient city of Ephesus, the largest open-air museum in Turkey and the best preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Virgin Mary and John the Apostle once walked its streets. Your guide will explain you about life in ancient Rome as you walk through the history of this important city. Then you will visit the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven wonders of the ancient World. During this tour you can also visit the Basilica of St. John and Ephesus indoor Museum where you can see statues and fragments found in Ephesus. .
Afterwards, we will drive for 10 minutes to the ancient city of Ephesus, the largest open-air museum in Turkey and the best preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Virgin Mary and John the Apostle once walked its streets. Your guide will explain you about life in ancient Rome as you walk through the history of this important city. Then you will visit the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven wonders of the ancient World. During this tour you can also visit the Basilica of St. John and Ephesus indoor Museum where you can see statues and fragments found in Ephesus. .
Know Before You Go
- 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
- Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 6; please do not forget to bring their id or passport copy as an age proof)
