Magnificent Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels
- Live Guide
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- Day Trip
- Pickup Service
- E-Ticket
The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk, where you'll meet your expert guide and driver. As you walk through the streets of Ephesus, your guide will share fascinating stories about life in the city during Roman times. You'll learn about the different architectural styles and marvel at the impressive feats of engineering that made it all possible. Next, you'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that the Virgin Mary lived her final years. The tour ends with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only a few ruins remain of this once magnificent temple, it is still an awe-inspiring sight. After the tour, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Overall, the Magnificent Ephesus Tour is a perfect way to explore one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey, accompanied by an expert guide who will bring the history of the city to life.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Turkey Tours Company
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also know less pracisely as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.
Duration: 45 minutes
