Private Ephesus Shore Excursion

Private Ephesus Shore Excursion

Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with a professional local tour guide. It will be a private tour only for you and your party. Visit one of the UNESCO-listed places, the Ancient City of Ephesus, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library, and explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street, etc. Feel the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine, one of Turkey's most respected Biblical sites, the House of the Virgin Mary. Other highlights include a tasty all-inclusive lunch and visits to wholesale artisans. It is a privilege to be at one of the wonders of the ancient world that is Temple of Artemis.

• Take a day-long trip to the ruins of Ephesus from Kusadasi.
• Experience local leather and carpet-making crafts through artisan visits
• Visit the final resting place of Mother Mary & The Basilica of Saint John
• Explore the Temple of Artemis, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

According to the Catholic Christian Society, John and Marry definitely lived in Ephesus and one of his tasks was to take care of Mother Mary. He was also spreading Christianity in Ephesus, in the reign of Domitian, John was exiled to the island of Patmos as a prisoner. When he regained his freedom, He returned to Ephesus and spent his remaining years in the Basilica. He was the only disciple of Jesus not to have been killed or executed by the Romans who were pagan, who worshipped the Greek gods and goddesses of Olympus.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 km away from the Ancient City of Ephesus. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jerusalem to Ephesus by St. John the apostle to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich’s visions and was founded in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the earthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Ephesus is one of the most important ancient cities of the world and it is a UNESCO heritage site and was the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor in the Roman period. It was the beginning and the end of King Road. (One of the three ancient trade routes, the others being the silk and spice roads) of the World. You will have a chance to see the beautiful temples, a library (which was the third-largest in Ancient World), and the buildings that were built in the Roman period.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye

Terrace Houses are also known as “the houses of rich” are located in the ancient city of Ephesus, opposite the temple of Hadrian. It has a remarkable place for us since it gives us very significant pieces of information about roman family life. In Terrace Houses, you will see all parts of the house which is covered by beautiful mosaics and frescos that show us how rich they are, and the heating system is the same as roman baths.

Stop At: Can Carpet, 35920, Turkey, Atatürk, Cengiz Topel Cd. No:4, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Any traveler visiting Turkey is bound to head home with one or more souvenirs as memories of their time spent in the country. Apart from Turkish delight and the well-known Nazar Boncuk (Evil Eye), another popular choice is a Turkish rug or carpet that is more than a souvenir because they reflect the country's rich cultural heritage. We will have a tasty all-inclusive lunch and visits to wholesale artisans.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

It is known as the first settlement of Ephesians where the Temple is. However, today only the basic structure and a column remained from the temple, but worth a visit even in the current atmosphere of the temple.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"N/A"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
CRUISE PASSENGERS, JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT !!!
Please contact with TAKK Travel Team or Viator to let us know your requested pick-up time.

Ports

  • Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye


Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

  • Private Tour with Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Port or Hotel pick-up and drop off by guide with air-conditioned van or coach
  • Visit wholesaler carpet farm and wholesaler leather jacket artisans
  • All Taxes

Not Included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance Fees (Our Guide will arrange the tickets in advance, so you don't need to wait on the line)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Facilities


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