Enjoy Roman Ephesus & Its Christian Heritage

$ 55 pp

Total Tour Duration: 8 Hours

We will welcome you at the port of Kusadasi or Izmir. After 30 minutes’ drive your spectacular day will begin. For a few hours you will feel like a Roman citizen living in the past in the ancient city of Ephesus. You will have an extensive tour in this ancient site where you will see Hadrian’s, Trajan’s and Domitian’s Temples, the huge Roman bath, Harbour Street, Marble Street, the Gates of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora, Latrina, the Scolastica Baths, Curetes Street, Polio Fountain, Memnius’ Monument, the Prytaneion, Odeon, the Satet Agora, the Celcus Library and the biggest amphitheater in Turkey.

Artemis was the main goddess of Ephesus and the Ephesians built the biggest ancient temple ever dedicated to her. You will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis (Artemision), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Before lunch, you will visit the Basilica of St. John, which was a great church in Ephesus, constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. It stands over what is believed to be the burial site of St. John, who is identified as the Apostle, Evangelist (Author of the Fourth Gospel) and Prophet (Author of Revelation). From the hill where the Basilica was erected, you will have a wonderful panoramic view of the valley of Ephesus.

Finally, after lunch we will drive to the mountain where the House of the Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Selçuk. This is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims. This House was later visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, who confirmed its appropriateness as a place of pilgrimage. On November 29, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.

INCLUDED:
• Lunch
• Private English-speaking Guide (If you would prefer a Spanish, German or French-speaking guide, please ask at the time of booking)
• Private non-smoking, A/C car or minibus
• Transfers from Kusadasi passenger terminal (Picking up visitors from Izmir Port will be an extra 10USD per person return trip)
• Entrance fees
• Parking
• Tax

NOT INCLUDED:
• Beverages
• Tips to guide and driver

HIGHLIGHTS:
Ancient Ephesus
The ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
House of the Virgin Mary
St. John’s Basilica

Optional: Terrace Houses 10USD per person (The entrance fee to the main Ephesus site does not include entrance to the Terrace Houses which will be an additional 10USD per person). Children under the age of 6 are free.

Please note: The Terrace Houses are not suitable for wheelchair users and those who have difficulty in climbing stairs.

NOTE: This is a private tour program for a minimum of 2 people.

Level of Activity: 1.5km walk

Enjoy Roman Ephesus & Its Christian Heritage

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR - FULL DAY

DURATION: 8 Hours

HIGHLIGHTS: Ancient Ephesus - The ruins of the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World - House of the Virgin Mary - St. John's Basilica

Group Size	Price Per Person(USD)
For 2 to 3 people	$85
For 4 to 5 people	$75
For 6 to 8 people	$65
For 9 people	$55

Children under the age of 6 are free. Children 6 to 12 are half price for the main tour but pay the full adult price to enter the Terrace Houses which is optional.

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