Ephesus,House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of Saint John Tour
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Ephesus,House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of Saint John Tour
You will start your day with a pleasant drive through the countryside to visit the House of Mary . Mt Pagus—a setting that is a shrine to some and a curiosity to others. It is reputedly the
home of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. She spends her last days in this area .
Archaeological evidence shows that the little house here dates from the 6th century AD but that its foundations are from the 1st century AD. This ties in with the commonly held belief that Mary moved to Anatolia. The basement of the house have been found and restored.
Today you can see two rooms inside the house. Papa has visited the house.
Then drive to see ruins of the city of
Ephesus, which dates predominantly from the later Roman period.
The stunning ruins here include the towering façade of the
Celsus Library and Hadrian's Temple, as well as the Sacred Way, which was one of the main thoroughfares used by the Ancient Romans.
Continuing from the library to the end of the marble street, you can look up at Ephesus' impressive amphitheater, where St Paul preached to the Ephesians.
You will drive towards town of Seljuk. Here you will visit the ruins of the
Basilica of St John.
The Basilica had a cruciform plan with four domes along its longitudinal axis and a pair flanking the central dome to form the arm of the cross.
The tomb of St John was placed under the central dome.
Lunch is recommended at a local restaurant .
Before returning to Kusadasi to enjoy a
carpet demonstration and some time for shopping. Explore the town and return to the pier at your own pace.
Please note: It takes approximately two hours to walk through the ruins, the pace is slow and over uneven surfaces. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring sunscreen.
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You will start your day with a pleasant drive through the countryside to visit the House of Mary . Mt Pagus—a setting that is a shrine to some and a curiosity to others. It is reputedly the
home of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. She spends her last days in this area .
Archaeological evidence shows that the little house here dates from the 6th century AD but that its foundations are from the 1st century AD. This ties in with the commonly held belief that Mary moved to Anatolia. The basement of the house have been found and restored.
Today you can see two rooms inside the house. Papa has visited the house.
Then drive to see ruins of the city of
Ephesus, which dates predominantly from the later Roman period.
The stunning ruins here include the towering façade of the
Celsus Library and Hadrian's Temple, as well as the Sacred Way, which was one of the main thoroughfares used by the Ancient Romans.
Continuing from the library to the end of the marble street, you can look up at Ephesus' impressive amphitheater, where St Paul preached to the Ephesians.
You will drive towards town of Seljuk. Here you will visit the ruins of the
Basilica of St John.
The Basilica had a cruciform plan with four domes along its longitudinal axis and a pair flanking the central dome to form the arm of the cross.
The tomb of St John was placed under the central dome.
Lunch is recommended at a local restaurant .
Before returning to Kusadasi to enjoy a
carpet demonstration and some time for shopping. Explore the town and return to the pier at your own pace.
Please note: It takes approximately two hours to walk through the ruins, the pace is slow and over uneven surfaces. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring sunscreen.
Included
- Parking Fees.
- Full Insurance For The Duration Of The Tour.
- Round Trip Transfer In Luxurious Vehicles.
- Professional Tour Guide.
Not included
- Personal Expenses.
- Lunch.
- Entrance Fees.
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
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