Best Of Ephesus Tour For Crusiers with lunch (skip the line)

There are many ways of touring in Ephesus and this tour is for the ones who are deeply interested in archaeology and history lovers. You will not only visit Ephesus but also go back to Roman Period by the help of your highly skilled tour guide. You will gain a complete perspective of Roman Engineering, Roman way of living, Roman art and culture. Ephesus is promising you that it will be an unforgettable experience as it is the best spot in Asia Minor to Picture what life was like in Roman Period.

Your tour starts with House of Virgin Mary. Ephesus is an important place in Christian history as it is recognized as the final residence of Mother Mary. During the second half of the first century Christians were heavily persecuted under the Roman rule. According to tradition after the crucifixion of Jesus, St John did bring Mother Mary to Ephesus with him to hide escape persecution. They did spend their last years in Ephesus which was a very prosperous trading city. The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 kms (3.7mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a “wishing wall” which pilgrims have used by tying their personal intentions on paper or fabric. A water source is also located nearby, believed to have miraculous powers of healing. The shrine was visited by several popes.

After Mary’s house, your guide will escort you at sights in Ephesus, informing you about history of outstanding Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is the most visited ancient site of Turkey and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once it was a trading center of Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two thousand year old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theatre of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others. Specially in this tour you will visit Terrace Houses to get more information about daily life in Ephesus.

The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of ancient World.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Best Of Ephesus Tour For Crusiers with lunch (skip the line)
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• This Tour is Provided by One Day in Ephesus Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
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