Private Ephesus Day Tour
Day Tour Turkey
We present you our tour called Private Ephesus Day Tour,which is one of day tours from Bodrum.
Duration: 1 Day
Time: It depends on you
Pickup Point: Bodrum-Turkey
Highlights: The Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Archaeological Site, The House of Virgin Mary,
WHY SHOULD YOU SEE EPHESUS?
One of the most preferred destinations in Turkey, Ephesus is also home to Turkey’s most famous ruins. Ephesus is home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. One of the First Seven Churches of Christianity mentioned in the Bible, Ephesus is one of the best preserved ancient Greco-Roman cities in Turkey. In 1961, the House of Virgin Mary was declared a place of pilgrimage by the Vatican.
WHAT WE DO?
First,We will pass through the verdant and picturesque countryside before arriving at our first stop which is The House of Virgin Mary. Afterwards we reach House of Virgin Mary. It is known that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus 4 or 6 years after the death of Jesus.
Second, After The House of Virgin Mary, we will then head on to the next destination which will be the Ancient City of Ephesus; the tour here shall be a walking tour and will take you through one of the most magnificent archaeological sites in the entire world. You will be able to see the Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastic, the Temple of Hadrian, and course lets’ not forget the very impressive library of Ephesus.
The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest in antiquity with a capacity of 24.000 seats.Then We will pass through the Arcadian Way where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession.
Finally, Then we will continue on the tour and head on for our next stop which is the Temple of Artemis (Diana), this outstanding temple was built in honor of the Greek Goddess of hunting, wild nature, and fertility, deemed as one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world. The temple of Artemis used to be the largest marble temple in the ancient Greek world since it was four times as big as the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.
When our tour called Private Ephesus Day Tour is completed we will transfer you Bodrum
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?
- Private Transfers to and from Ephesus
- English-speaking tour guide during the tours
- 1 Local Lunch (Vegetarian lunch option available upon request).
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?
- Drinks
- On personal expenses
- Tips to Guide and Driver