1 Day
Ephesus
Meet at Izmir Harbor and continue to Ephesus Ancient City – Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman Provincial Capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians and is used today for a local spring festival.
Basilica of St. John – Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
The Ephesus Museum is different from other many museums. It is not designed according to chronological order on the contrary it has rooms with a theme. For example the rooms are called as The House Findings Room, The Hall of The Fountain Relics, The Hall of The Funerary Relics, The Hall of Artemis, The Gladiators Section …etc.
*** Please remember:
– Comfortable walking shoes and clothing, a hat, sunscreen are recommended.
How we meeting? Our Shore Excursion Team or Professional and experienced English speaking licensed guides will meet you at the port with the sign written your Name and Surname.
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Embark on a captivating Ephesus tour from Izmir Port. Discover the historical significance of Ephesus, the second-largest city of the Roman Empire, with its monumental amphitheater, Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Museum, and other iconic landmarks. Return to Izmir Port after a day of exploration.
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, visit the serene House of Virgin Mary, and marvel at the site of the Temple of Artemis. This tour offers a deep dive into historical wonders and religious landmarks of Turkey.
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.
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