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- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
Your guide will meet you in Kusadasi or Selcuk (in a hotel you stay in or at the port pier); after short drive we will visit the House of Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days there. This church was erected on the foundation of that house.
Afterwards, we will drive for 10 minutes to the ancient city of Ephesus, the largest open-air museum in Turkey and the best preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Virgin Mary and John the Apostle once walked its streets. Your guide will explain you about life in ancient Rome as you walk through the history of this important city. Then you will visit the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven wonders of the ancient World. During this tour you can also visit the Basilica of St. John and Ephesus indoor Museum where you can see statues and fragments found in Ephesus. .
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Ancient City of Ephesus
Ancient Greco Roman city from the 3rd cent BC
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
the mother of Jesus, was taken to this house by Saint John and lived there her final day
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Ephesus Museum
Indoor museum where we will see the artefects from Ephesus ancient city.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4The Temple of Artemis
One of the ancient wonders of the world
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Basilica of St. John
During this tour we will visit the Basilica of St. John and see his burial place.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 6; please do not forget to bring their id or passport copy as an age proof)
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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