Itinerary
- Izmir: Your private guide will meet you at Izmir Airport / Hotel / Port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 50 mins. to reach Ephesus.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House): First visit The House of Virgin Mary is located on 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 there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Our second stop is Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. - The Temple of Artemis: After lunch stop, We will stop at Artemission Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world .
- Izmir: Drive back to Izmir. Arrival and drop off to your hotel. The end of our services
Includes
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- ENTRANCE FEES ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Details
Private guided tour of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Entrance fees, A/C transportation,and lunch are included in the price. Terrace houses can be added into the program (additional cost)
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, passengers must provide hotel name
- Private guided tour of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Entrance fees, A/C transportation,and lunch are included in the price.
- Terrace houses can be added into the program (additional cost)
