Private Ephesus Full Day Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk
1 day
Private
Full Day
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Your private guide will meet at the hotel or airport lead you to your own luxury vehicle, in which you can relax as your private excursion to Ephesus begins. (** This tour can start & finish at your hotel in Kusadasi / Selcuk.)
Your first visit will be House of Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Selcuk, 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. you will continue and enter the Ephesus Ancient City and pass by the Magnesia gate. The guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, the temple of Hadrian and the impressive library of Celsius. The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, is the largest theater in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats. You will return to your private vehicle through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. After the termination of the visit to Ephesus, You’ll also see one of the most popular sites in Ephesus, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. First built during the Archaic period, the temple is one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World. Next See, Selcuk / Ephesus Archaeological Museum where you can see a lot ancient furnitures, sculptures, mosaics, frescos and more. After all the visits, you will turn back to Kusadasi or...
Note : Participants must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and steps, continually standing up and walking up and down. They are advised to wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat as it will be quite warm and sunny and sometimes without a shade.
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Your first visit will be House of Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Selcuk, 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. you will continue and enter the Ephesus Ancient City and pass by the Magnesia gate. The guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, the temple of Hadrian and the impressive library of Celsius. The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, is the largest theater in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats. You will return to your private vehicle through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. After the termination of the visit to Ephesus, You’ll also see one of the most popular sites in Ephesus, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. First built during the Archaic period, the temple is one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World. Next See, Selcuk / Ephesus Archaeological Museum where you can see a lot ancient furnitures, sculptures, mosaics, frescos and more. After all the visits, you will turn back to Kusadasi or...
Note : Participants must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and steps, continually standing up and walking up and down. They are advised to wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat as it will be quite warm and sunny and sometimes without a shade.
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- 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
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cultural
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