Ephesus Sightseeing Tour
Kusadasi, Turkey
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Discover the magic of the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the House of the
Virgin Mary on this day trip from Kusadasi. Visit the Temple of Artemis,
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one the
best-preserved ancient ruins in the Mediterranean. See the Great Theater
and the Library of Celsus. Sample Turkish delicacies during lunch, then
discover the House of the Virgin Mary, the place where Mary lived her
final days.
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Discover the magic of the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the House of the
Virgin Mary on this day trip from Kusadasi. Visit the Temple of Artemis,
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and one the
best-preserved ancient ruins in the Mediterranean. See the Great Theater
and the Library of Celsus. Sample Turkish delicacies during lunch, then
discover the House of the Virgin Mary, the place where Mary lived her
final days.
Enjoy pickup from your Kusadasi hotel and relax on the drive to Ephesus.
When you arrive, stop at St John's Basilica on the top of Ayasuluk
Hill. Visit the basilica and see the 4th-century tomb where the remains
of the saint are said to be housed.
Next, travel to the ancient city of Ephesus, an important center of early Christianity. Ephesus was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in a vision, according to the book of Revelation. With your guide, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then see the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus and many other well-preserved ancient temples.
Take a break to enjoy a delicious lunch of Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant, while your local guide explains interesting facts about Ephesus and its surroundings.
After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life. The cottage has been a pilgrimage place for many centuries, and was authenticated by Pope Paul VI in 1967.
Next, relax on your comfortable coach on the drive back to your hotel.
Next, travel to the ancient city of Ephesus, an important center of early Christianity. Ephesus was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in a vision, according to the book of Revelation. With your guide, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then see the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus and many other well-preserved ancient temples.
Take a break to enjoy a delicious lunch of Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant, while your local guide explains interesting facts about Ephesus and its surroundings.
After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life. The cottage has been a pilgrimage place for many centuries, and was authenticated by Pope Paul VI in 1967.
Next, relax on your comfortable coach on the drive back to your hotel.
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