Private Shore Ex: Ephesus,House of Mary,Artemis, St.John Basilica [6580P159]
• Reach the timeless city of Ephesus where history and archaeology will offer you their majesty with incredible richness. You will pursue the traces of the glorious past of Ephesus walking on the Marble Road that runs through the city with various structures resting on it: Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Great Theater of Ephesus. Proceed the tour with Temple of Artemis that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was built in 6th century BC and was known to have been the very first building ever-built entirely of marble. It had 127 Ionic pillars with the famous Ionic proportion and was rebuilt by Alexander the Great right after he took over the control of the city from the Persians.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
INCLUDED
- Proffesional English Speaking Tour Guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance Fees
- Ephesus Ancient City, 40 eur per person
- Terrace Houses, 15 eur per person
- Virgin Mary House, 18 eur per person
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Reach the timeless city of Ephesus where history and archaeology will offer you their majesty with incredible richness.
- Terrace Houses called also "the houses of rich" are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. The wealthy and important people of Ephesus used these houses, which are decorated with mosaics and frescoes giving a true impression of the ancient family life during the Roman period.
- The home nestled in the grotto is believed to have been Mary's residence during her last days. It is known with certainty That the Virgin Mary went to Ephesus and lived there for some time. Officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1896, became a popular place of pilgrimage.
- This large sixth century church was built by Justinian I over the burial site of John the Apostle.
