Basilica of Saint John, Ephesus and The Virgin Mary's House Tours
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Duration
1 day
Max Group Size
20
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Easy
Operated In
Turkish, English
Age Requirement
8 - 90 Ages
Highlights
- ✓Ancient Ephesus City
- ✓Basilica of Saint John
- ✓House of Virgin Mary
- ✓Proffesional Licenced English Speaking Guide
- ✓A/C Private Transportation
Overview
Basilica of Saint John, Ephesus and The Virgin Mary's House Tours
Route
Starts from
Kusadasi
Ends in
Selcuk
Pickup Location
Kusadasi
Dropoff Location
Kusadasi
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Itinerary
Kusadasi
We will pick you from kusadasi cruise port 30 minutes to ephesus and 30 minutes back to kusadasi cruise port
Ancient City of Ephesus
This Is a Private Tour, nobody will be in the tour beside your family. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with well-educated professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO listed places that is Ancient City of Ephesus, walk on the streets where Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library, explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora, etc. See superb preserved Terrace Houses that are for the rich people during the Roman time in Ephesus, famous with unique mosaic and frescos. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of shrine that is the most important Biblical Site in Turkey, House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of Temple of Artemis that is one of the wonders of ancient world.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) 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 kusadasi declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
The Basilica of Saint John
The Basilica of Saint John
Visit the impressive ruins of the Byzantine Church of St John mark the spot where St John the Evangelist was buried. This church was built over the tomb of St. John. The presently-visible church is cruciform and roofed with six massive domes, and was donated by the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. The capitals facing the nave (central aisle) bear their monograms. Persecution Gate forms the entrance to the walls of the Byzantine fortification, and is decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of pursuit from the life of the Greek hero Achilleus. It probably dates to the sixth or seventh century A. D
Selcuk
Selcuk
Lunch traditional Turkish food and In our tours, we visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative in order to show you our handicrafts and culture as well as the historical and natural beauties of our country. This is a enjoyable, informative and interesting experience for our guests. We highly recommend you this experience. There is no obligation to buy anything. Trust us and enjoy this beautiful experience.
What's included
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Other not included
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