Enjoy the Roman Ephesus & Its Christian Heritage

$ 60 pp

Total Tour Duration: 8 Hours

We will welcome you at the port of Kusadasi or Izmir. After 30 minutes drive a spectacular day will start for you. For a few hours you will feel like a Roman citizen living in the history of the ancient site of Ephesus. You will have an extensive tour in this ancient site where you will see the Hadrian’s, Trojan’s and the Domitian’s Temples, the huge Roman bath, the Celcus Library and the biggest amphitheater of Turkey. During the tour you will visit Terrace Houses.

The main goddess of Ephesus was Artemis and the Ephesians dedicated the biggest ancient temple ever built to her. So you will visit the ruins of Artemision which is one of the Seven World Wonders.

Before having 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 the believed 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 Seljuk, which 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 Guiding
Private non smoking A/C car or minibus
Entrance fees
Terrace houses entrance
Parking, etc.

NOT INCLUDED:
All the beverages
Tip to guide and driver

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

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

Please note that extra 25USD per person is charged for Izmir port transfers.

Level of Activity: 1.5km walk

Enjoy the Roman Ephesus & Its Christian Heritage

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR - FULL DAY

DURATION: 8 Hours 

HIGHLIGHTS: Ephesus Ancient Site - The ruins of Artemis Temple which is one of the Seven World Wonders - House of Virgin Mary - St. John's Basilica - Terrace Houses
 
People Price Per Person(USD)
9 or more people $60
8-6 people $70
5-4 people $80
3-2 people $90