Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Private Tour from Izmir Port

Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Private Tour from Izmir Port

Take a glance back to envision the traditional Greco-Roman world come alive within the historic ruins of an Ephesus tour and learn the secrets of this once Aegean metropolis.

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

Once the bustling capital of Roman Asia Minor, Ephesus was one of the region's great attractions a wealthy and influential city and home of the famed Temple of Artemis and one of the wonders of the ancient world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

Less than a quarter of this archaeological site has been excavated, and it is still considered a complete example of a classical Greek metropolis. Listen to perceptive stories regarding the lives of the those who filled the city throughout past centuries as you wonder at the well-preserved ruins and revel in a delicious lunch in a local restaurant notable for its authentic Turkish cooking.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey

Your tour also takes you to other significant sights such as the House of the Virgin Mary, where Catholic belief says that the mother of Jesus spent her final days.

Duration: 1 hour

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

You will also visit the ruins of the 6th-century Basilica of St. John, built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I.

Duration: 1 hour