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Ephesus Full-Day Tour: Discover Ancient Ruins, St. John Basilica & Wine Tasting in Sirince Village
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Kuşadası
Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Ephesus on this full-day tour. Explore the ruins, visit historic sites, enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch, and indulge in wine tasting in Sirince village.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Temple of Artemis - After meeting your tour guide at Kusadasi port, your adventure begins with a trip to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - You will then visit Ephesus, one of the most important Greco-Roman cities of the ancient World, where we will help you explore the Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, Hercules Gate, the famous Celsus Library, the Great Theater, and the recently excavated Terrace Houses where the richest citizens lived.
- Ephesus Museum - After a short drive you will visit Ephesus Museum, which displays many archaeological objects excavated at Ephesus and other ancient Greek and Roman cities in the region.
- The Basilica of Saint John - We will also visit the Last but not least youâll experience the Basilica of St. John ; a great church constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century atop the believed burial site of St. John the Apostle, author of the Fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelation.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - t is known with certainty that the Virgin Mary went to Ephesus and lived there for some time. Whether or not she died in Ephesus was not known until Anne Catherine Emmerichâs vision. The stigmatized German nun who had never been to Ephesus had a vision of the House of the Virgin Mary and described it in detail to the German writer Clemens Brentano who later published a book about it. Catherine Emmerich died in 1884. In 1891 Paul, Superior of the Lazarists from Izmir read about her vision and found a little building which corresponded with Emmerichâs descriptions. Archeological evidence showed that the little house was from the 6C AD but that the foundations were from the 1C AD. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1896, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.
What's Included
- Full-day professional local guide
- Complimentary port/hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- All taxes included
- Parking fees covered
- Commitment to 100% satisfaction
- Travel in style in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Ephesus ranks among Turkey’s most remarkable historical locations, yet most tours only offer a fleeting glance. This all-day journey from Izmir encompasses all highlights of the archaeological site and includes stops at St. John Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. This tour also treats you to a delightful Turkish meal and a wine tasting experience in Sirince village, with the convenience of hotel transport included.
Bypass the lengthy admission queues.
Get an extensive understanding of Ephesus.
Gain insights from your local tour guide.
Cover all the significant sites in the area in just one day.
Location
8G99V764+V35
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Evapw2042qs
Jun 4, 2022
Beautiful Turkey - Our trip started on 20 May in Istanbul. 18 people. Continuing through Pergamon, Selcuk, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Hierapolis, Pamukale and back to Istanbul.
I highly appreciate the professional approach of the driver Mr. Bülent Elinc.
He was polite and caring. He has always met our requirements. Friendly and cheerful and at the same time highly professional. Thank you.
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Rmcanseco
Oct 2, 2021
Best trip ever! - Just came back from Turkey after visiting using Daria Tours. Daria and her staff are knowledgeable, warm and friendly. She makes you feel like you are traveling with a local friend. This was not my first trip to Turkey but after this trip, I feel I really got a feeling as to what Turkey is all about. I highly recommend them. Bravo!
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