Explore the marble streets of Ephesus and admire the city's many ruins
Gain revealing insights into the past from your knowledgable tour guide
Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
See the House of Virgin Mary
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Private transportation
✓ Professional Licensed Guide
✓ Parking Fees
✗ Lunch
✗ Landing and facility fees
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Ephesus Terrace Houses
Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor), located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through its historic marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them: the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater.
2. Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
House of Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains, 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it as a place of pilgrimage in 1892.
3. The Temple of Artemis
Artemission Temple, which used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world,
ADDITIONAL INFO
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
CANCELLATION POLICY
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
