Unique Tour of Ephesus with House of Mary and Basilica of San Juan

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5 hours 6 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour from Kusadasi takes you on an enriching day of history and culture in Ephesus. Start with comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle transfers from your hotel or port, then start exploring this cool, historic site. Discover marvelous Roman architectures such as the Celsus Library and the Grand Theatre, guided by an expert who will bring these ancient wonders to life. In addition, you can taste authentic Turkish cuisine, combining its cultural adventure with delicious flavors. They also have the opportunity to visit local workshops to get an idea about what kind of crafts and products this region has.
Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, Mary’s final resting place.
Discover the monuments and art on display in Ephesus.
Visit the sacred site of the Temple of Artemis. one of the wonders of the world
Visit the Basilica of San Juan I consider the place where buried San Juan
Enter the ancient Greek theatre of Ephesus and Celsus Library

What's Included

Guia Professional Speaks Spanish
Lunch at the Local Restaurant
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinks at Lunch
Personal Expenses
Tip the Guide and Driver

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from any hotel or airport around Kusadası and İzmir

OR
Meeting point
Ephesus Archaeological Site

Ephesus' Door Up We Can Pick You Up

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 6 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    We will visit the site of Ephesus, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities in Turkey. Since you will have the guide at your disposal, you can ask him all the questions you have about this ancient city. During the private tour of Ephesus we will see the Library of Celsus which is a wonder in the heart of the city, the Greco-Roman Theatre which has capacity of 25,000 people, Latrines were used not only for body needs at the same time to socialize, the Temple of Hadrian with reliefs on foundation of Ephesus according to mythology, 3 Main Streets of numerous marbles with different colors, First symbol of pharmacy, Monuments, Fountains, Aquaducts, Temples, Ancient Markets, House of Ancient Love and More that you can not imagine before visiting it.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Virgin Mary's House

    House of the Virgin Mary, which is a very important place for Christian believers. We will head to Selçuk city. Upon arrival, we will explore the grounds of the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final resting place of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We will visit the small chapel of the site, where you can offer prayers or reflect in the quiet surroundings. Then take the time to explore the interior of the house, which has been restored and contains a small altar and various religious artifacts. After your visit, take a moment to appreciate the serene beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Basilica of St. John

    Visit the impressive ruins of the Byzantine church of St. John, mark the place where St. John the Evangelist was buried. This church was built on the tomb of St. John. The presently visible church is cruciform and covered with six solid domes, and was donated by Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. The capitals facing the nave (central corridor) bear their monograms. The Door of Persecution forms the entrance to the walls of the Byzantine fortification and is decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of persecution of the life of the Greek hero Aquileo. It probably dates from the 6th or 7th century AD.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    The Temple of Artemis

    The Temple was considered one of 7 wonders of the ancient world, although it remained only one column after excavations by English archaeologists is a unique place where you can take a photo of 3 buildings of 3 different religions.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by YEKMAN TRAVEL AGENCY

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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