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On this tour, you will be introduced to the influence of the Bible on life and times in Ephesus. Observe or participate in an exclusive Mass while visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, where the Blessed Virgin Mother is reputed to have spent the last years of her life. Next to be taken on a guided walking tour through Ephesus, one of the most magnificent archaeological excavations in the world. The last major point of interest near Ephesus is the Church of the Virgin Mary. The tour includes a "Biblical lunch" at the Ephesus Theme Park where you will be served foods cited in the Bible.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
- Hand sanitizers and masks will be available for the best hygiene practice. - Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time and let the lobby staff know that you are expecting a tour guide. - Comfortable shoes are advised - Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move. - Cruise port pickups from Izmir International Cruise Port are included in the tour price. - Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport pick up service is included in the tour price
Itinerary
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1Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Our tour commences at House of Virgin Mary, is the house that Mother Mary lived her days after the Resurrection of Christ. She was brought to Ephesus by Apostle John. House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage for Christians where she had her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. We have some many things to tell you.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus, one of the most magnificent archaeological excavations in the world. Today you will be able to see the best preserved ancient city in the eastern Mediterranean. Stroll along roads once roamed by toga-clothed Romans. Enjoy visits to the Library of Celsus and the stunning Great Theatre. Gaze at temples and walk along shop-lined streets. Explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Ready to travel in time with us. Don't be a tourist. Stroll like an Ephesian.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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"The Pattern: A Language Before the Alphabet" The hand-made oriental rug is not merely a work of art, but a journey in time and space to an ancient realm of beauty and mystical charm. No other art form bridges so many centuries, spans so many cultures and captivities so many people as the Oriental rug. Hear the stories behind the attractive patterns and colors. They are stories, beliefs and prayers. See the original images, picture writings using tribal and religious symbols, the same symbols used in architecture and sculpture. See how the method of creation has remained relatively unchanged for over two millennia. Join us here today.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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