What You Will Do
Are you ready to spend an unforgettable day in Kusadasi and Ephesus? We will explore Roman history with the most classic private Ephesus tour. Good choice for people who are interested in ancient history and want to see everything possible in one day without being in a rush. You will visit the most significant places with skip-the-line tickets and the most professional guides!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
40 minutes
The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall," which pilgrims have used by tying their intentions on paper or fabric. A nearby water source is also believed to have miraculous healing powers. Several popes visited the shrine after the first visit of the VI. Paul in 1967.
2
Ancient City of Ephesus
1 hour 30 minutes
After Mary's house, your guide will escort you to sights in Ephesus, informing you about the history of impressive Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is Turkey's most visited ancient site and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theater of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
3
Turkmen Art and Rug
1 hour
This is a co-op place substituted by the Turkish Ministry of Education to support village life in the Aegean Region of Turkey. There will be an optional demonstration of weaving world wide famous Turkish rugs while our lunch is preparing. The lunch is a set menu of different types of Turkish Meze (Starters), vegetables, bakeries, chicken shish kebab and regional meatballs. You can inform us if you have any diet or food restrictions.
4
The Temple of Artemis
15 minutes
The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World.
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