Places to visit Ephesus Ancient City - Virgin Mary House - St. John Basilica - Isa Bey Mosque - Artemis Temple. Ephesus was an ancient Greco-Roman city From Izmir on the coast of Ionia, three kilometers southwest of present-day Selçuk in the province of Izmir, Turkey. Ephesus is the best-preserved Roman city in the Mediterranean region, and one of Turkey's top sights. Considered to be one of the most spectacular open-air museums in Turkey, Ephesus is a must-see on any visit to Turkey. If you want to visit a place where you can really get a feel for what life was like 2000 years ago during the glory-days of Greece and Rome, Ephesus is the place. In terms of ruins, it's better than Rome itself. Ephesus Tour includes the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus Tour From Izmir Airport which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the list of tourist attractions in Turkey. Besides the grandness of this Roman heritage, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent the last days of her life. And last but not least, you will head towards one of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Temple of Artemis. Temple of Artemis, which was built next to Ephesus. This glorious temple was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. You will be able to visualize the remains of this great temple, which was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Today all that remains of 127 original columns plus countless frescoes and statues is a teetering pillar and some foundation fragments. Isabey Mosque, a great example of Anatolian religious architecture from the medieval period. Basilica of St. John In Christian tradition, St. John the Apostle came to Ephesus after St. Paul and ministered to the Ephesians. The vast Basilica of St. John, built by the sixth-century emperor Justinian, houses a fourth-century tomb that drew pilgrims from across Europe in search of miracles. It is still one of the world’s largest cathedrals today.

Duration
1 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-14 people

Tour Code
ephesus001

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
1 - 99

Kusadasi

Pickup Time:

08:00

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Ephesus

Dropoff Time:

17:00

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