By the
end of the tour drive back to Kusadasi port or hotel
Duration : 7 hours
Where you
visit: 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 Odeum, the Celsus Library, the
Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the
Great Theater. The Theater had seating for 25,000,
was the site where St. Paul preached to the
Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring
festival. House of the Virgin Mary
- The Vatican has recognized this small house in the
Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of
the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St.
Mary was found when the ruins of the house were
first discovered.
What you see along the way: From Kusadasi, you travel north to St. John’s
Basilica, passing the Byzantine fortress at Selcuk
and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Continue to
Ephesus Museum then up to the House of Virgin Mary
located in Bulbul Mountain. After the visit head for
the upper gate of Ephesus. By the end of touring
Ephesus, return to Kusadasi.
Special
notes:
Ephesus requires walking long distances over uneven
surfaces
Price:
39 USD (per person)
The above excursion
can be operated at any time with the mentioned rates
that include private transportation with A/C, non
smoking vehicles, lunch, professional licenced
guide, all entrance fees and VAT.
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