LEGENDARY EPHESUS TOUR
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LEGENDARY EPHESUS TOUR

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Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey

Your tour starts with House of Virgin Mary. Ephesus is an important place in Christian history as it is recognized as the final residence of Mother Mary. During the second half of the first century Christians were heavily persecuted under the Roman rule. According to tradition after the crucifixion of Jesus, St John did bring Mother Mary to Ephesus with him to hide escape persecution. They did spend their last years in Ephesus which was a very prosperous trading city. The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 kms (3.7mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall" which pilgrims have used by tying their personal intentions on paper or fabric. A water source is also located nearby, believed to have miraculous powers of healing. The shrine was visited by several popes.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

After Mary’s house, your guide will escort you at sights in Ephesus, informing you about history of outstanding Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is the most visited ancient site of Turkey and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once it was a trading center of Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two thousand year old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theatre of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others. Specially in this tour you will visit Terrace Houses to get more information about daily life in Ephesus.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

We will continue with St. John Basilica where apostle John died and burried after he completed his missions in Anatolia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk Turkey

The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of ancient World.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Included
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • licensed Guide
  • Private transportation
Not included
  • entrance fees
  • gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Entry/Admission - The Basilica of Saint John
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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