Itinerary
- Your tour guide will meet you at KUSADASI PORT with Your name sign . ( Meeting time will be given during your confirmation )
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House): We drive around 30 min. to Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Continue to our tour with our second stop Ephesus Ancient City. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. - Ephesus Terrace Houses: Terrace Houses ( included in 2 options. Private with Terrace Houses and Group with Terrace Houses. Terrace Houses are not included in without Terrace Houses options ) is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top.
Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights). - The Temple of Artemis: Our last stop is The Temple of Artemis to take pictures
- Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park: Pass by Gazi Begendi Park where you have the best view of town
- Kusadasi: Arrival to Kusadasi. Drop off to Kusadasi port . The end of our services
Includes
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Professional Licenced Tour guide
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
- A/C transportation
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Details
NO HIDDEN COSTS : All ENTRANCE FEES ARE INCLUDED in the price as well as Professional Licenced English speaking Tour guide, A/C Transportation, Parking fees. Tour program includes : Ephesus , Terrace Houses ( not in without Terrace houses option ) , The House of Virgin Mary and Artemission Temple.
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Option with Private Tour for your family
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Option with Private Tour for your family
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- NO HIDDEN COSTS : All ENTRANCE FEES ARE INCLUDED in the price as well as Professional Licenced English speaking Tour guide, A/C Transportation, Parking fees.
- Option with Private Tour for your family
