Ephesus private Basilica of Saint John,Virgin Mary's House Tours [14354P78]
The St. John Basilica, Ephesus, and Virgin Mary House tour is a unique and fascinating experience that combines history, religion, and natural beauty. Located in the town of Selcuk in Turkey, St. John Basilica is believed to be the final resting place of John the Apostle, and it is a significant pilgrimage site for Christians.
Nearby Ephesus is an ancient Greek and Roman city that is home to stunning ruins, including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, and the Great Theatre. Finally, the tour takes visitors to the House of the Virgin Mary, a holy site where it is believed that Mary spent her final years. This combination of ancient ruins, religious sites, and natural beauty makes the St. John Basilica, Ephesus, and Virgin Mary House tour a truly unique and unforgettable experience. This tour will be totally private and you can customize by your choices.
Nearby Ephesus is an ancient Greek and Roman city that is home to stunning ruins, including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, and the Great Theatre. Finally, the tour takes visitors to the House of the Virgin Mary, a holy site where it is believed that Mary spent her final years. This combination of ancient ruins, religious sites, and natural beauty makes the St. John Basilica, Ephesus, and Virgin Mary House tour a truly unique and unforgettable experience. This tour will be totally private and you can customize by your choices.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
INCLUDED
- SKIP THE LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
- Wholesale shopping center visits
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Port pickup and drop-off on time return
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT
- Traditional Delicious Lunch
- Private tour, all taxes, all parking fees
- Private tour up to 10 people
NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- We will pick you from kusadasi cruise port 30 minutes to ephesus and 30 minutes back to kusadasi cruise port
- This Is a Private Tour, nobody will be in the tour beside your family. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with well-educated professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO listed places that is Ancient City of Ephesus, walk on the streets where Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library, explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora, etc. See superb preserved Terrace Houses that are for the rich people during the Roman time in Ephesus, famous with unique mosaic and frescos. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of shrine that is the most important Biblical Site in Turkey, House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of Temple of Artemis that is one of the wonders of ancient world.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) 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 kusadasi declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
- Visit the impressive ruins of the Byzantine Church of St John mark the spot where St John the Evangelist was buried. This church was built over the tomb of St. John. The presently-visible church is cruciform and roofed with six massive domes, and was donated by the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. The capitals facing the nave (central aisle) bear their monograms. Persecution Gate forms the entrance to the walls of the Byzantine fortification, and is decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of pursuit from the life of the Greek hero Achilleus. It probably dates to the sixth or seventh century A. D
- Lunch traditional Turkish food and In our tours, we visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative in order to show you our handicrafts and culture as well as the historical and natural beauties of our country. This is a enjoyable, informative and interesting experience for our guests. We highly recommend you this experience. There is no obligation to buy anything. Trust us and enjoy this beautiful experience.
