Biblical Ephesus Tour (Full Day)

  • Turkey / Ephesus
  • Full Day
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Biblical Ephesus Tour Itinerary:

  • Your tour guide will meet you at your pick-up location. You will be briefed about the tour & town and Ephesus on the way. One of the stops is the Temple of Artemis where you will spend 10 to 15 minutes.
  • After you are dropped off at the gate of Ephesus ruins, you will start to explore the Ephesus site. Some of the highlights in Ephesus ruins are; Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre.
  • While exploring Ephesus ruins, you will visit Double Church (The Church of Mary) where the third ecumenical council was convened in A. D. 431.
  • Your driver will pick you up at the lower gate of Ephesus and you will drive to The House of Virgin Mary.
  • After visiting The House of Virgin Mary, you will have a lunch break in a local Turkish restaurant with traditional Turkish food.
  • You will visit The Basilica of St. John which was a great church in Ephesus. Constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, it stands over the so-believed burial site of John the Apostle.
  • The last stop will be at The Seven Sleepers’ Cave where the seven men were thought to have been buried and a church was constructed over this place.
  • Drive back to departure location with your guide.
  • Your program can be customized depending on your timing as you wish with your guide.

Sites to See

  • Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus: One of the best preserved Greco-Roman Ancient city and one of the largest open air museum in the world.
  • Double Church (The Church of Mary): Where the third ecumenical council was convened in A. D. 431.
  • House of Virgin Mary: First and only shrine in the world where Muslims and Christians pray together.

Duration

A Full Day Biblical Ephesus tour takes approximately 6 – 7 hours. As it is your private tour, duration of the tour depends on your interest. Your time frame will be organized by your guide as you wish.

PS: You have a great opportunity to discover the handicrafts of ceramics, weaving and leather making, which were the main trades of Ephesus in the ancient times…..

Includes

  • Profesional Licensed English Speaking Guide throughout the tour,
  • All entrance ( The Temple of Artemis, The Ancient City of Ephesus and The Basilica of St. John ) and parking fees,
  • Private air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle with the driver,
  • Transportation from Port/Hotel/Airport and back,
  • Guide book for Highlights of Turkiye

Excludes

  • Personal expenses, beverages served at lunch,
  • Tips for guide and driver.
  • Traditional Lunch,

Tour Prices

  • Private Ephesus Tour prices varies depending on number of adults , number of individual attractions to be visited and pick up / departure location. Please get your “price quote” before booking.
  • For Children, those younger than 4 year old are free of charge, between 5 and 9 year old are charged with the half price, children beginning from 10 year/old are charged with the adult price. Therefore, please inform us about the children’s ages.
  • Children need to have ID card or Passport for visiting Ephesus ruins. 

 

Important

  • Tours includes uneven and cobblestone areas with inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellents are recommended. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid accidents.
  • Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces in ruins.
  • Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; We recommend that you have a lot of water and use suitable sunscream while on the tour.

Contact Information

  • Ege Mah. Terrace Ada Apt. B Blok No:4 Kat:4 Number:11 0 Aydin - Kuşadası 0940 / Turkiye
  • 00 90 532 221 5185
  • info@ouncetravel.com

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