Private Ephesus Tour (1-4 Person)

Ephesus / İzmir / Turkey

Price

$350.00

Duration

8 hours

Tour Type

Artemis Temple, Ephesus Tour, Virgin Mary Tour

Overview

” Not only a tour but also a journey into the ancient times ”

A full day private tour from Kusadasi port or hotel to Ephesus, The House of Virgin mary, The Terrace Houses, St.John Basilica and the Artemis temple

First visit The House of Virgin Mary and feel the holy atmosphere, next
explore the remarkable ruins of Ephesus ancient city and visit the The Terrace houses to see the colourful lives of the past wealthiest Romans. Drive to visit The Basilica of St.John.and our last visit will be The remains of Temple of Artemis.
Drive back to Kusadasi port or to the hotel.

Highlights
The House of Virgin Mary > Ephesus >Terrace Houses > St.John Basilica >Artemis Temple

The House of Virgin Mary
A Pilgrimage place for Christians as a Holy Shrine where Virgin Mary and St John supposedly lived their last years

Ephesus
A Greco-Roman port city which is in the Unesco World Heritage List and a world wide famous Open Air Museum as one of the most visited archeological sites of Turkey.
One of the Seven Apocalyptic Churches as the city where the third Ecumenical Council of Christianty was held and where Virgin Mary with St John lived.
The capital city of Asia minor of Romans with one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and with the third largest library of antiquity

Terrace Houses The hillside villas of wealthiest romans with private latrines,central,heating systems and rooms with deco mosaics&frescos.

The Basilica of St.John
The burrial place of St.John(The Apostle)6th century Basilica from Byzantium Empire period.

The Temple of Artemis
One of the seven wonders of the Ancient World as one of the largest & most ornamented structures of its times.

Included/Exclude

Licensed Tour guide
A/C Latest Model vehicle
Pro-Experienced driver
Pick up & Drop off Services
All Parking Fees
Local Taxes
Entrance Fees
Lunch

Gratuities
Personal Expenses

Tour Plan

After a warm welcome at Kusadasi Port or Hotel at pre-determined time , in 30 minutes we will arrive at The House of Virgin Mary to see the Church, The cistern , Holy water fountains , The wishing wall. Then , we will be heading to the upper-gate of Ephesus ancient city to explore the ruins such as Celsus Library , the Great Theatre , the Odeon , Curettes Street , Hadrian Temple, Trajan Fountain , Roman Baths and more . We will visit the private baths, latrines , the kitchens and the rooms decorated with mosaics and frescoes in the Terraces Houses. After completing our tour to Ephesus at the lower gate ,we will drive to visit The Basilica of St.John.On the way back we will stop to see the Artemis Temple and the impressive view of Selcuk Fortress , Isabey Mosque and St John's Basilica. End of our services and back to the pick up point. Note: A Local Restaurant can be a good choice recommended by your tour guide according to your personal choice.