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WHAT
YOU VISIT
House of the Virgin Mary
You will visit the shrine thought to be the House of the Virgin
Mary. Tradition states that Mary, accompanied by John the
Apostle, came to Ephesus at the end of her life. In 1967, Pope
Paul VI claimed the site authentic and each year a traditional
service, celebrated by Orthodox and Muslim clergy, honors Mary’s
Assumption into heaven.
Ephesus
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow,
downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman
provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the
Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan
and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 25,000, which
was the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is
used today for a local spring festival.
You will stop for a traditional Turkish open-air lunch just
outside of Ephesus before continuing the tour.
Archeological Museum
you will be escorted through the nine exhibits tracing the
religious and chronological history of the ancient city. Filled
with attractively displayed mosaics, statuary, and other
artifacts, the museum exhibits several marble statues of the
Mother Goddess Artemis, goddess of nature, childbirth, and the
harvest. Combining the Information at the Open Air Museum and
the Archeology Museum will give you a very fulfilling idea of
the city of Ephesus and its importance in the ancient times.
St. John’s Basilica
a once great church built on a 2nd century tomb thought to hold
the remains of St. John. While the church is now in ruins, many
frescoes, mosaics and graceful columns attest to the glory that
marked the place where St. John, the Evangelist, lived and died.
The site requires stair climbing at the entrance and walking
over uneven dirt, stones and gravel walkways. The site has some
fallen ruins and some light climbing will be required. There
will be time for browsing and shopping once back in Kusadasi or
you can return directly to the ship.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG
THE WAY
From Kusadasi, you travel north to
Ephesus, passing the Byzantine fortress at Selcuk and the ruins
of the Temple of Artemis. The drive to the House of the Virgin
Mary is long and winding but with great vistas of the
valley.Archealogical museum where findings of Ephesus exhibits.
Basilica of st. John After your tour, return to Kusadasi, where
you may either choose to take in a carpet exhibition, or shop on
your own in the bazaars.
SPECIAL NOTES
Guests must be able to walk approximately 2.5 miles
over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 10 - 30
steps. Comfortable shoes, a hat and plenty of sunscreen are
recommended. The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order
to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their step at all times
in order to avoid injuries. Due to the nature of this tour, it
is not recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. Bring
sunscreen and a hat, as shade is limited. Expect dense crowding
and congestion at the sites.
LUNCH
Lunch, featuring a selection of
Turkish cuisine
DURATION:
Approximately 7 hours
Tour Price Includes
Pick up from/to hotel or
Port. Professional English speaking tour guide, entrance fees
air conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch (only on full day
tours).
PS.Excursions from Kusadasi are regularly running all year round.
Private arrangements,for group requirements other languages are
available demand.
Departure and
arrival times can be changed according to the flights schedule.
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Price
from Izmir: ? €
Price
from Selcuk:
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€
Price from Kusadasi:
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Price from Sirince
Village: ? €
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