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Ephesus Ancient City Tour: Explore Virgin Mary House and St. John Basilica From Kusadasi Port

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Embark on a journey through time with an Ephesus Ancient City Tour from Kusadasi Port. Discover the ruins of ancient Ephesus and visit the Virgin Mary House and St. John Basilica, sacred sites of Christianity.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ancient City of Ephesus - Enjoy a walking tour of this incredible site and pass by the Temple of Hadrian, the 25,000-seat Great Theatre, and perhaps the most recognizable building in the city, The Library of Celsus. With your guide, you will enter the city through the Magnesian Gate, the ancient entrance to the city at the top of Kuretes Street.
Listen to detailed historical and architectural information supplementing your guided visit, this is an awe-inspiring journey through time. By using state-of-the-art technology, you will see the reconstructed 10 highlights of the famous ancient city. It is not only a visual show but a valuable, detailed historical and architectural audio and visual lesson with information enhancing your guide’s explanations.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, the small stone building contains a bedroom, kitchen and an altar adorned with images of Mary. A sacred spring known as the Fountain of Our Lady runs under the house, and you will be welcome to drink from it.
The Basilica of Saint John - Built in the 6th century, the church stood over the spot where St. John is supposedly buried. Although a Mongol army destroyed the building and pillaged much of it, part of the basilica has been restored to show its scope.
Isa Bey Mosque - Isa Bey Mosque occupies an important place in the history of art because it was there that a second hall for the worshippers was built for the first time and also because it constituted a transitional architecture between the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.
The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemis the first temple of its size to be built entirely of marble, it was considerably larger the Parthenon. The Roman author, philosopher and military commander Pliny the Elder wrote about the temple in detail, including its measurements and furnishings.

What's Included

All Taxes Included
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Licensed Tour Guide
Parking Fees Covered
Unlimited Bottled Water Provided
Luxury Air-Conditioned Vehicle for Private Transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch
Other services not mentioned
Optional Gratuities
Personal expenses
Entrance Fees (Tickets are pre-purchased. Total 23 Euro)

Additional Information

From the port of Kusadasi on Turkey’s Anatolian Coast, one travels into the past. Nearby stand the ruins of ancient Ephesus, a major site of archeological excavation. The city was once a Roman provincial capital and trading center. Ephesus is also home to several of Christendom’s holiest sites. St. Paul preached at the Great Theater and the ruins of Ephesus’ Basilica cover the tomb of Christ’s most beloved disciple, St. John the Apostle.

Location

Ancient City of Ephesus

Cancellation Policy

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

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