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The capital of all Asia during the Roman imperial period, Ephesus's magnificent public buildings are remarkably well-preserved. Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Saint Paul and Saint John were all visitors. The Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life at a nearby mountain retreat. Follow in their footsteps.
Early morning flight to Izmir and transfer to Selcuk and visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos and one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Follow to Ephesus, Proceed to the ancient Greco-Roman City, the best preserved one in today’s world. We visit the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, then proceed to the spectacular ruins of Ephesus, many of which have only recently been excavated. Stroll along the Marble Street, visiting the Odeon, Baths, decorative Fountains, Temples, a Brothel, the Library of Celsus, an Ancient Theater and the Gymnasium, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapic, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian way, Gate of Magnesia… After lunch, we visit the Archaeological Museum, the Mosque of Isabey, St. John's Basilica and his tomb and the Temple of Diana, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wunders of the Ancient World… Return to Izmir, flight to Istanbul that evening, with transfer to your hotel provided.
Minimum 8 person is required for that tour to be operated.
Long Day Tour: 06:00am — 20:00
Istanbul / Izmir / Istanbul air tickets, economy class Airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir airports
English speaking assistance during all tours and transfers Museum and site entrance tickets, lunch
