Biblical Ephesus Tour: Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, The Temple of Artemis and St. John Basilica | Lunch Included

Product Code: 662473

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Walk on the ancient streets of Ephesus and see monuments such as the Celsus library and the largest roman theatre on Asia continent
    • Visit Mary House, where she spent her final days
    • See The Temple of Artemis; one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World
    • Visit St. John Basilica; Where he wrote his Gospel
    • Learn history about early christians from your oriented bible guide
    • Enjoy typical Turkish food in a local restaurant
Tour Code
662473
Duration
7 hour
Departure City
Kusadasi
End City
Kusadasi
Tour Type
Culture
Language
English, German, Russian, Spanish
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Explore Ephesus; one of the Seven Chruch mentioned on the book of revelation, Learn the story of the first Christians from your bible oriented guide walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Theatre. Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the assumption took place. After that, you visit the Basilica of St. John and Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient World. Bible Oriented Guide, Skip-The-Line to get Tickets provided.
According to your Private tour pick-up time meet with your guide and drive to Ancient Ephesus, An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next; House of Virgin Mary: Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
After lunch at a local restaurant continue on to St John Basilica 3 km away from the ruins of Ephesus a small church was built dedicated to John in 2C AD, Later in 6C AD it was replaced by a huge basilica built by Emperor Justinian, The impressive ruins are still standing today. Our last visiting place will be the Temple of Arthemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There was a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.

Tips:
* Admission fees (per person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 400TL
- House of Mary: 200TL
- St. John Basilica: 100TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets for each site to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry fees can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
* Departure Time: Please suggest your private tour pick up time (8:00 am is recommend tour starting time).
* Departure point: Kusadasi Port.
* Ending point: Kusadasi Port.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ephesus Ephesus
  • House of the Virgin Mary House of the Virgin Mary
  • Basilica Of Saint John Basilica Of Saint John

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • English Speaking Guide
    • Lunch in the local restaurant
    • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
    • Transfer service from/to Kusadasi Port
    • Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

Package Excludes

    • Admission fees to attractions
    • Beverage during the tour
    • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
    • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date.
    • Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
    • It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
    • Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
    • If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
    • Please take passport for childrens if any.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
    • In case of delays or any changes on the cruise itinerary, the total amount of the booking will be refunded by the provider without any cancellation penalties.
    • There will be roughly 1mile walking in Ephesus Ancient City.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

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* Adult: 8+
* Child: 0-7

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