5-Hour Tour to the landmarks of Ephesus
Highlights
Ephesus
religious, archaeological, historical
Group Tour
5 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, once the trading centre of the Greeks and Romans, and understand the city's religious significance through the shrine of the Virgin Mary at Meryemana, the Temple of Artemis - one of the seven wonders of the world Also, visit the Temple of Hadrian, the ruins of the Celsus Library and the fountain of Trajan.
Itinerary
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Ephesus day tour
- Meet your tour guide and move to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and the Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also, an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations is present here.
- In Ephesus, you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more. (2 hours)
- Stop at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) is a catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about Mother Mary's house before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then. (1 Hour)
- Proceed to the Temple of Artemis. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World completed in 550 BC at Ephesus's outskirts. It is a sanctuary built in a sacred place. The temple itself dates back to the 8th century BC, but the holy place dates way back. It has been destroyed three times and rebuilt. But it was abandoned after Christians started to rule the area. (1 hour)
- Enjoy an open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish food & vegetarian options in Selcuk (1-hour)
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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