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Private Biblical Ephesus Full-Day Tour From Izmir
1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
Following a morning pickup from Adnan Menderes Airport, the cruise port or your Izmir hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle toward Ephesus as a private guide shares details of the region’s history and heritage.
Stop for a 10- to 15-minute break at the Temple of Artemis — constructed to honor the goddess Artemis — then head onward to the historic ruins in Ephesus.
On arrival explore with a private guide and discover top sites of interest including Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre and the Temple of Hadrian. Visit the Church of Mary, where the third ecumenical council was convened in 431 AD.
Next, head onward to the House of the Virgin Mary — a popular Catholic pilgrimage site — and enjoy a traditional lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.
Visit the 6th-century Basilica of St John, once a great church in Ephesus. Constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, it stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle.
Explore the Cave of Seven Sleepers then, when your time in Ephesus is at an end, return in comfort to your starting point in Izmir to conclude your tour.
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Stop for a 10- to 15-minute break at the Temple of Artemis — constructed to honor the goddess Artemis — then head onward to the historic ruins in Ephesus.
On arrival explore with a private guide and discover top sites of interest including Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre and the Temple of Hadrian. Visit the Church of Mary, where the third ecumenical council was convened in 431 AD.
Next, head onward to the House of the Virgin Mary — a popular Catholic pilgrimage site — and enjoy a traditional lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.
Visit the 6th-century Basilica of St John, once a great church in Ephesus. Constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, it stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle.
Explore the Cave of Seven Sleepers then, when your time in Ephesus is at an end, return in comfort to your starting point in Izmir to conclude your tour.
Included
- Professional, private, licensed tour guide
- Private air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
- Traditional Turkish lunch
- Gift bag, guide book for 'Highlights of Turkey'
- Round-trip travel from Adnan Menderes Airport, the cruise port or your Izmir hotel
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - Ephesus Terrace Houses
- Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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