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Step back in time and explore Turkey’s colorful history on this private full-day tour of Ephesus from Izmir. Visit the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — with a private guide. Discover key Ephesus landmarks such as Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian and the House of the Virgin Mary. On route, learn of Ephesus’ role in Turkish history. Enjoy a traditional lunch, then visit the Cave of Seven Sleepers before returning to Izmir.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Izmir, Turkey
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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Step back in time and explore Turkey’s colorful history on this private full-day tour of Ephesus from Izmir. Visit the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — with a private guide. Discover key Ephesus landmarks such as Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian and the House of the Virgin Mary. On route, learn of Ephesus’ role in Turkish history. Enjoy a traditional lunch, then visit the Cave of Seven Sleepers before returning to Izmir.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Hadrian, Curetes St., Selcuk Turkey
This was a Roman Temple which was built in 2nd century AD. to the name of Emperor Hadrian and it was rebuilt after the discovery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, Selcuk Turkey
Seven young Ephesians lived at this time and entered the history of Ephesus as the legendary seven sleepers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
After the death of St. John, according to his wishes, he was buried in the spot that now forms the center of the Church of St. John.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
It is believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. It is a World famous place of pilgrimage.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkey
Terrace Houses of Ephesus were rich Roman homes where you can see the most beautiful mosaics and frescoes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheque de Celsus, Efes Selcuk Merkez, Selcuk, Selcuk Turkey
This was the third largest library of ancient world. The name comes from Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus and it is the master piece of Ephesus today.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
It is one the Ancient Seven Wonders of World. It was the first temple of Ionian architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Ephesus is one of the most visited archeological open air museum of Turkey in which you will explore the whole ancient city.
Duration: 2 hours
