Overview
Travel back in time and delve into Turkey's fascinating past on this personal full-day tour of Ephesus from Izmir. With a private guide, explore the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — and other key sites including Celsus Library, Grand Theatre, Temple of Hadrian and House of the Virgin Mary. Along the way, hear stories about Ephesus' part in Turkish history. Enjoy a local lunch before visiting Cave of Seven Sleepers before heading back to Izmir.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Hadrian, Curetes St., Selcuk Turkiye
The Emperor Hadrian had a temple constructed here in the 2nd century AD, which was later reconstructed after its discovery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, Selcuk Turkiye
Ephesus's legendary seven sleepers lived there during their time.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
St. John was buried in the spot that now forms the center of the Church of St. John as per his wishes after his death.< br >< br > Duration : 30 minutes < br >< br > < b > Stop At : b > Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye < br >< br > It 's believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last days and is now a world-famous place of pilgrimage. < br >< br > Duration : 1 hour < br >< br > < b > Stop At : b > Ephesus Terrace Houses , Selcuk 35148 Turkiye < br >< br > The Terrace Houses were wealthy Roman homes with magnificent mosaics and frescoes .
< br >< BR > Duration : 30 minutes < BR >< BR > < B > Stop At : B > Bibliotheque de Celsus , Efes Selcuk Merkez , Selcuk , Selcuk Turkiye < BR >< BR > This was once one of the largest libraries in the ancient world and today stands as an iconic masterpiece at Ephesus .
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Voucher Requirements
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Departure Time
07:00 AM
Departure Point
Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Traveler pickup is offered
In front of Montro gate of Izmir International fair
Airports
Hotel Pickup
Yes
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
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