Activities

Overview

Visiting: Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary

Highlights:
Visit the ruins of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary.

Learn the Ephesus history and explore the ancient ruins
See the spectacular Celsius Library and marvelous Grand Theatre
Make a wish in the House of Virgin Mary
On the way to the Kusadasi enjoy breathtaking views of harbour town.

 
Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet with your professional guide at Kusadasi port or your hotel. Drive to Ephesus-Selcuk. Ephesus is considered to one of the spectacular open-air museums in Turkey and in the world – and one of the highlights of any visit to Turkey. During this privately guided tour, Ephesus city will come alive as you walk through 2,000 year-old marble streets to admire the Library of Celsius, Hadrians Temple, the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, The Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, Vedious and Scholastic Baths, Bouloterion, and the Great Theatre with the capacity of 24.000 spectators. After visit Ephesus, we will continue on to the 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. At the end of the day, you will return to Kusadasi port or your hotel

 WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Licensed professional guide in English or other preferred language for all sightseeing.
- Air-conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Items of a personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included
- Lunch

Additional Information:
To bring a camera, a sunhat, and to prefer comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
Age 7-12 is child-price. Age 0-6 is free.