Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours
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Duration
1 day
Max Group Size
99
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Easy
Operated In
Turkish, English
Age Requirement
8 - 99 Ages
Highlights
- ✓Ancient City of Ephesus
- ✓House of Virgin Mary
- ✓Temple of Artemis
- ✓A/C Private Transportation
- ✓Proffesional Licenced English Speaking Guide
Overview
Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours..
Route
Starts from
Kusadasi
Ends in
Kusadasi
Pickup Location
Kusadasi
Dropoff Location
Kusadasi
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Itinerary
Turkish Aegean Coast
Ege Ports Our Tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port or your name sign at pre-arranged time
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) 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 kusadasi 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
Ancient City of Ephesus Our second stop is 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 kusadasi cruise port . 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
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Ephesus Terrace Houses Terrace Houses 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. additional entrance fee of 15 dollars depending on your preference
The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis is also known as the Temple of Diana. The temple dedicated to the Goddess Artemis was completed in Ephesus around 550 BC. The temple was built entirely of marble. Today, only a few pieces of marble remain from the temple, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world
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
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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