High Lights Of Ephesus

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High Lights Of Ephesus

The ancient city of Ephesus (Turkish: Efes), located near the Aegean Sea in modern day Turkey, was one of the great cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, House of the Virgin Mary,Ephesus Museum

Upon your request we are meeting at airport or pick you up from hotel around Izmir ,we drive to 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 Theater, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.

Basilica of St. John - Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.

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.

Ephesus Museum - This small museum in Selcuk boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artifacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. The famous statue of Artemis (goddess of fertility) is housed there.

General Information

Duration:
1 Days
Location Start:
Upon Your Request
Location Finish:
Upon Your Request
Payment Types:
Paypal, Payment Transfer
We Speak:
English

Extra Information

Inclusions -
Entrance fee lunch guiding transportation
Extras -
Private tours and we have more option,please inform us whats your expects.

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