By
the end of the tour drive back to Kusadasi port or
hotel
Duration : 7 hours
Where you
visit: Ephesus - 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 Odeum, the Celsus Library, the
Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the
Great Theater. The Theater had seating for 25,000,
was the site where 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. One can still see
graceful columns, mosaics and frescoes. Ephesus Museum - This small museum in Selcuk
boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and
Roman statues, carved reliefs and artifacts
unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. House of the Virgin Mary
- The Vatican has recognized this small house in the
Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of
the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St.
Mary was found when the ruins of the house were
first discovered.
What you see along the way: From Kusadasi, you travel north to St. John’s
Basilica, passing the Byzantine fortress at Selcuk and
the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Continue to
Ephesus Museum then up to the House of Virgin Mary
located in Bulbul Mountain. After the visit head for
the upper gate of Ephesus. By the end of touring
Ephesus, return to Kusadasi.
Special
notes: Ephesus
Ancient City has 1.5 km. walking distance. Comfortable
walking shoes are required. Sun
glasses, hats, umbrellas and sunscreens are
recommended. Shorts
and t-shirts would be appropirate.
The above excursion
can be operated at any time with the mentioned rates
that include private transportation with A/C, non
smoking vehicles, lunch, professional licenced
guide, all entrance fees and VAT.
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People
Tours & Travel Services by Sisan
Tours Travel Agency
Address: Ege Vista Is Merkezi No: 3/G Kusadasi / Turkey Tel: (90)-256-618 24 09 (pbx) Fax:
(90)-256-618 24 08
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Ephesus
Ancient City has 1.5 km. walking distance.
