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Ephesus Daily Tours
offered by supplier M15437 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 60
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 30 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 175 US Dollar (USD)
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The ancient city of Ephesus (Turkish: Efes), located near the Aegean Sea in modern day Turkey, was one of the great cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor. In ancient times Ephesus was the home of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Ephesus remains a sacred site for Christians due to its association with several biblical figures, including St. Paul, St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary.
Visit Ephesus which is known to be Commercial, the Religious and Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the highlights of any visit in Turkey. With the mythological stories and spectacular ruins you will feel the life in ancient Ephesus.
You will visit the Fountains of Trojan, Polio, The Temples of Hadrian and Domition, Private House, the Library of Celsus, Various and Scholastic Baths, Bouloterion and the Great Theatre with capacity of 24.000 spectators. After enjoying the Turkish cuisine at lunch, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus.
* Ephesus Daily Tour 1: (Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, House of the Virgin Mary,Ephesus Museum)
Upon your request we are meeting at airport or pick you up from hotel around Izmir ,we drive to Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
- Basilica of St. John - Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
- House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.
- Ephesus Museum - This small museum in Selcuk boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artifacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. The famous statue of Artemis (goddess of fertility) is housed there.
* Ephesus Daily Tour 2: (Ephesus, St. John's Basilica & Virgin Mary Shrine)
Upon your request we are meeting at airport or pick you up from hotel around Izmir and tour to Ephesus Enter the Magnesia Gate and explore the ruins of Ephesus on a guided walking tour. Visit the Basilica built over the grave of St. John. Then travel to the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
- Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
- Basilica of St. John - Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
- House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.
* Ephesus Daily Tour 3: (Ephesus & Virgin Mary Shrine)
Upon your request we are meeting at airport or pick you up from hotel around Izmir,tour to Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and walk downhill with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. It was here that Paul preached to the Ephesians. The theater has seating for 24,000 and is used today for a local spring festival.
- House of the Virgin Mary – The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were discovered.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Lunch
- Luxury transportation
- Experienced guiding
- Entrance fees
- Insurance
- All taxes
Price Does Not Include:
- All personal expenses
- All kind of tips
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