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LANGUAGE

English

Departure

Izmir

Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary & St. John Basilica

TOUR DETAILS

From 56 usd per person 

Highlights  :  Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica

Duration     :  5 hours

Departure  :  Everyday

Tour Type  :  Private tour

Terrace Houses can be included with 10 USD per person extra during reservation.

Upon arrival at Izmir port your private guide will be waiting for you with a personalized sign. You'll then embark on a 20-minute drive to Ephesus, one of Turkey's main attractions. This ancient city was one of the 12 cities of Ionian League, an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor, and served as a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Your guide will take you on a historical walk along marble streets lined with fantastic buildings including the Fountain of Trajan, the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, Agora; Love House; Public Toilets; and the Grand Theater.where Saint Paul preached.  The latter was built in the 3rd century BC and expanded by the Romans in the 1st century AD to hold up to 24,000 spectators. After Ephesus visit we will stop in the Temple of Artemis. It was one of the largest temples of the 6th century BC and is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Next, you'll visit the House of Virgin Mary, located on the Aladag Mountains about 5 miles from Ephesus. Legend has it that Mary lived there with St. John from 37 AD until 48 AD. Today, it is a place of pilgrimage and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967.

The last visit will be the Saint John Basilica. According to tradition, it is believed that the apostle St. John spent his final years in the area around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

After all these visits you will we will drive back to Izmir town center and port. End of our services.

Tour Includes

  • Private Professional English Speaking tour guide
  • Private transportation with A/C vehicles
  • Entrance Fees
  • Local taxes
  • Parking fees

Tour Excludes

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to tour guide and driver

Our payment conditions are flexible and easy. No pre-payment is required during the reservation process. You can choose to pay in full at the end of the tour either in cash (USD, EURO, or Turkish Lira) or by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only)

Number of Pax Small Group Tour (Max 12 people)

Number of pax Price in US$ per Person
2 – 4 Pax( in 6 seater A/C Van )             88 USD
5 – 8 Pax( in 12 seater A/C Van )             80 USD
9 – 12 Pax( in 16 seater A/C Van )             74  USD
13 – 20 Pax( in 31 seater A/C Van )             68  USD
21 – 29 Pax( in 35 seater A/C Van )             62  USD
30 – 44 Pax( in 46 seater A/C Van )          Special Rate

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    ITINERARY

    Upon arrival at Izmir port your private guide will be waiting for you with a personalized sign. You'll then embark on a 20-minute drive to Ephesus, one of Turkey's main attractions. This ancient city was one of the 12 cities of Ionian League, an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor, and served as a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

    Your guide will take you on a historical walk along marble streets lined with fantastic buildings including the Fountain of Trajan, the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, Agora; Love House; Public Toilets; and the Grand Theater.where Saint Paul preached.  The latter was built in the 3rd century BC and expanded by the Romans in the 1st century AD to hold up to 24,000 spectators. After Ephesus visit we will stop in the Temple of Artemis. It was one of the largest temples of the 6th century BC and is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

    Next, you'll visit the House of Virgin Mary, located on the Aladag Mountains about 5 miles from Ephesus. Legend has it that Mary lived there with St. John from 37 AD until 48 AD. Today, it is a place of pilgrimage and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967.

    The last visit will be the Saint John Basilica. According to tradition, it is believed that the apostle St. John spent his final years in the area around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

    After all these visits you will we will drive back to Izmir town center and port. End of our services.

    Tour Includes

    • Private Professional English Speaking tour guide
    • Private transportation with A/C vehicles
    • Entrance Fees
    • Local taxes
    • Parking fees

    Tour Excludes

    • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tips to tour guide and driver
    PRICES

    Our payment conditions are flexible and easy. No pre-payment is required during the reservation process. You can choose to pay in full at the end of the tour either in cash (USD, EURO, or Turkish Lira) or by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only)

    Number of Pax Small Group Tour (Max 12 people)

    Number of pax Price in US$ per Person
    2 – 4 Pax( in 6 seater A/C Van )             88 USD
    5 – 8 Pax( in 12 seater A/C Van )             80 USD
    9 – 12 Pax( in 16 seater A/C Van )             74  USD
    13 – 20 Pax( in 31 seater A/C Van )             68  USD
    21 – 29 Pax( in 35 seater A/C Van )             62  USD
    30 – 44 Pax( in 46 seater A/C Van )          Special Rate
    RESERVATION

      Arrival Date

      Departure Date

      Pick up Location

      Aiport


      Flight Details

      Cruise Ship Name

      Hotel Name

      Other



      Name & Surname (Lead Traveller)

      Adult

      Child

      Infant


      Name of Participants

      Special Inquiry


      E-mail

      Phone


      Address


      Message


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