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Historic Private Guided Tour of Ephesus with van
1 day
Private
With guide
Instant confirmation
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
After a scenic short drive, you will arrive in Ephesus which was the Roman capital of Asia Minor, and home to over a quarter million people from slave traders to saints at its peak between 1 AD and 2 AD. 150 years of excavations at Ephesus have revealed the most complete Greco-Roman classical city on Earth. You will also see the House of Mother Mary where she is said to have spent the last years of her life. After a lunch break to taste the local flavors of rich Turkish cuisine (not included), continue to St John’s Basilica, which was the second largest church of Byzantine Architecture and the burial of Apostle John, one of The Four Gospel Writers. You will also visit local cooperative and a viewing center for a presentation that shows the influence of Christianity a traditional Turkish rug design. The final stop is at the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephesus and the above mentioned sites were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2015.
Duration: 7 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
After a scenic short drive, you will arrive in Ephesus which was the Roman capital of Asia Minor, and home to over a quarter million people from slave traders to saints at its peak between 1 AD and 2 AD. 150 years of excavations at Ephesus have revealed the most complete Greco-Roman classical city on Earth. You will also see the House of Mother Mary where she is said to have spent the last years of her life. After a lunch break to taste the local flavors of rich Turkish cuisine (not included), continue to St John’s Basilica, which was the second largest church of Byzantine Architecture and the burial of Apostle John, one of The Four Gospel Writers. You will also visit local cooperative and a viewing center for a presentation that shows the influence of Christianity a traditional Turkish rug design. The final stop is at the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephesus and the above mentioned sites were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2015.
Duration: 7 hours
Included
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- English speaking professional guiding services
- 2 small water bottles per person
- Parking fees for the vehicle
Not included
- Entrance fees to sites and museums
- Lunches
- Other beverages
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats available on request if advised at the time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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