From izmir Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary tours
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Our tour begins in Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient cities, where guests explore highlights such as the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre while learning about Roman life. We then visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence and an important pilgrimage site, offering a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere. The program continues in Selçuk with a visit to a traditional carpet showroom, introducing the art of Turkish carpet weaving, its symbols, and natural dyes. A local lunch is included before returning comfortably to the Port of Izmir.
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THIS 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.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag 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
Lunch 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.
Your driver will drop you off at the port of Izmir and the guide will say goodbye to you on the way back.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Wonderful tour of house of the Virgin Mary. Very beautiful location and interesting history. The ruins that we were taken to were amazing. The country of Ephesus is very beautiful. Thank you for an amazing tour.
Thank you very much for joining our Ephesus tour, you are always welcome ephesus tours cruise port kusadasi turkiye-samyeli travel
Excellent tour. Had the privilege of having the entire ephesus to myself...I guess one if the perks of covid. Excellent tour guide...gave me insight that I wouldn't have received by myself.
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These guys manager mehmet samyeli travel and guide bulent were absolutely fantastic in making our ephesus tours trip a wonderful reality and one of the most memorable we have ever had. All staff were friendly and courteous, they promptly and kindly responded to all my many emailed questions, they personally called me in Sydney to confirm arrangements and did everything they could to get us across to Turkey and down to ephesus i at such short notice. All transfers were impeccable lunch perfect thank you samyeli travel and guide billy
We are happy to hear that. It was great to serve you :)
