Private Guided Ephesus and Mother Mary Tour

Shore Excursion from Izmir you will receive a private guided sightseeing tour with air-conditioned private transport. Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Izmir port with a sign your name is written on, then be driven to the sites.

This guided private half day excursion from Izmir Port takes you to discover Ephesus. It is the richest and most excavated beautifully preserved site of a classical city in Turkey.  You will also visit the house of The Virgin Mary , said by many to be a truly Spiritual experience

Highlights:
Enjoy a private guided day tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Walk in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and Cleopatra.
Shop in the quaint town of Kusadasi, and see unusual leather, glass, and ceramic products..
Visit the last resting place of the Virgin Mary at a peaceful sanctuary.
See the Temple of Artemis remains, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Take a personal “PRIVATE” shore tour to the historical classical city of Ephesus, and explore the rich heritage of this well-preserved city. Immerse yourself in the vast amount of culture and gain an insight into what life was like in this once  vibrant city.

We begin when we meet at the Port of Izmir and then take you  to Ephesus in A/C comfort. Although a relatively short journey of 50 mins, you will find yourself transported back 8,000 years at Ephesus. Whilst here you can fully explore the ancient mysteries of the site, and with the input of your guide learn vast amounts , so much so that you are immersed in it!

Our next site is the Temple of Artemis, one of theSeven  Wonders of the Ancient World and well worth seeing. You will see the loction of the temple that was “FOUR TIMES” as large as the Parthenon in Greece. After the temple we take a lovely drive up the mountains to the secluded House of Mother Mary Sanctuary, (the final resting place of the Virgin Mary).

Finally, you will finish this perfect day with a spot of shopping in the vibrant  port town of Kusadasi, or if you are still wanting history or culture  then Kusadasi can deliver that too.

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