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Ephesus & Terrace Houses & The House of Virgin Mary MINI Group (Max 10 Guests)

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Location: Kusadasi, Turkey
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Product code: 10390P49


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kusadasi/Aydin, TurkeyYour tour guide will meet you at KUSADASI PORT or at your hotel Lobby with Curio travel sign . ( Meeting time will be given during your confirmation )Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 TurkeyWe drive around 30 min. to Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed thereDuration: 1 hourStop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 TurkeyContinue to our tour with our second stop Ephesus Ancient City. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 TurkeyTerrace Houses ( included in Private and Option with Terrace Houses ) is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk TurkeyOur last stop is The Temple of Artemis to take picturesDuration: 15 minutesPass By: Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Turgut Ozal Blv., Kusadasi TurkeyPass by Gazi Begendi Park where you have the best view of townStop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean CoastArrival to Kusadasi. Drop off to Kusadasi port or to your hotel . The end of our servicesDuration: 5 minutes
Supplier Name
Small Group (Max. 10 Pax) & Private Tours in Turke
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Not wheelchair accessible,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Stroller accessible,Infant seats available,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Inclusions:
Professional Licenced Tour guide,Air-conditioned vehicle,Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ),Hotel and Cruise Port pickup and drop-off,Small group ensures personal service,Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House),Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus,Entry/Admission - Ephesus Terrace Houses
Exclusions:
Food and drinks,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews

It was an amazing day out. Visited Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary with a very informative tour guide. The driver was very good, with a clean air conditioned minibus. Will happily use this company again. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Selda (sp) our tour guide was waiting for us at the cruise port in Kusadasi. Our small group (10 people) was taken to a modern, well maintained Mercedes van and we were driven first to the House of the Virgin Mary and then on to Ephesus. After lining up with hundreds of other visitors, we walked through the House of the Virgin Mary. It took perhaps a minute to walk through. We were unable to stop and really appreciate the site. I would not recommend this part of the tour. The site of Ephesus, however, was simply jaw dropping. We spent approximately 2 hours at the site (and could have spent much longer). Our tour included the Terrace Houses, which we would highly recommend. Our tour guide was knowledgeable but soft spoken. An audio headset would have been helpful. A tour of a Turkish carpet making facility was offered but those on our tour declined. We were safely returned to Kusadasi. Ephesus was definitely the highlight as we marveled at the engineering/building capabilities f

This was a very interesting and informative tour where you can imagine how Ephesus was in its glory days. When you look back at the main arena from the old port road leading to where the water was what a sight it would have been We also had on time pick up and a fantastic guide

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