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Private: Ephesus, Basilica of Saint John,Virgin Mary's House Tour
Kusadasi, Turkish Riviera, Turkey, Europe
$300
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This private tour of Ephesus and its surrounding sacred sites reveals Turkey’s rich ancient and spiritual heritage. With lunch included, immerse yourself in the history that shaped the region and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
- 🏛️ Visit the legendary Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved ancient cities, walking the same streets as Apostle Paul and John.
- 📸 Capture stunning photos at the Celsus Library and explore the Grand Theatre, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, and more.
- 🏠 Experience the House of the Virgin Mary, a UNESCO-recognized site, believed to be where Mary spent her final years.
- ⛪ Discover the Basilica of St. John, built over the burial site of the apostle, featuring impressive Byzantine architecture.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious traditional Turkish lunch, adding local flavors to your enriching day.
- 🚐 Travel in a fully air-conditioned, brand new vehicle with a separate driver, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
- 🛍️ Enjoy a visit to a Turkish handicrafts cooperative, showcasing local culture and craftsmanship without any obligation to purchase.
- ⏰ Benefit from guaranteed on-time return to your boat, ensuring a stress-free experience.
- 🎟️ Optional skip the line entrance tickets available if you wish to enhance your visit; just let us know.
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Private: Ephesus, Basilica of Saint John,Virgin Mary's House Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separated driver not a driver-guide
- All taxes & all parking fees
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide (HE/SHE will be with you till the end of the tour)
- Traditional Delicious Lunch
- Wholesale shopping center visit
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT
- SKIP THE LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL) if you are interested , please let us know
- Virgin Mary House
- Ancient City of Ephesus (Paid directly on the site)
- Basilica of St. John (Paid directly on the site)
Meeting point
As you exit through the arrival gate, your guide will be there to welcome you, holding a sign with your name.
Return details
As you exit through the arrival gate, your guide will be there to welcome you, holding a sign with your name.
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Ephesus Ancient CityThis Is a Private Tour, nobody will be in the tour beside your family. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with well-educated professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO listed places that is Ancient City of Ephesus, walk on the streets where Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library, explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora, etc. See superb preserved Terrace Houses that are for the rich people during the Roman time in Ephesus, famous with unique mosaic and frescos. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of shrine that is the most important Biblical Site in Turkey, House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of Temple of Artemis that is one of the wonders of ancient world.
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The House of the Virgin MaryThe House of Virgin Mary is located on the Bülbül Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of kusadasi declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
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Basilica of St. JohnVisit the impressive ruins of the Byzantine Church of St John mark the spot where St John the Evangelist was buried. This church was built over the tomb of St. John. The presently-visible church is cruciform and roofed with six massive domes, and was donated by the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. The capitals facing the nave (central aisle) bear their monograms. Persecution Gate forms the entrance to the walls of the Byzantine fortification, and is decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of pursuit from the life of the Greek hero Achilleus. It probably dates to the sixth or seventh century A. D
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SelcukLunch traditional Turkish food and In our tours, we visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative in order to show you our handicrafts and culture as well as the historical and natural beauties of our country. This is a enjoyable, informative and interesting experience for our guests. We highly recommend you this experience. There is no obligation to buy anything. Trust us and enjoy this beautiful experience.
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Private: Ephesus, Basilica of Saint John,Virgin Mary's House Tour
Kusadasi, Turkish Riviera, Turkey, Europe
$300
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!