Private Tour from Izmir to Ephesus, Artemission, Virgin Mary House incl. Lunch

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Izmir

  Your private guide will meet you at Izmir Airport / Hotel / Port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 50 mins. to reach Ephesus.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

  First visit The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Ancient City of Ephesus

  Our second stop is Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 4
  The Temple of Artemis

  After lunch stop, We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world .

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Izmir

  Drive back to Izmir. Arrival and drop off to your hotel. The end of our services

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, passengers must provide hotel name
• Private guided tour of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Entrance fees, A/C transportation,and lunch are included in the price.

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