Biblical Ephesus Shared Tour from Kusadasi

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Itinerary

1. To begin, you will get to visit the Temple of Artemis. Although now only a few parts of the temple are left standing, the sight is still attractive to marvel at what was once there. The large marble column bases that are now scattered throughout the over growing swamp land give you an idea of how fantastic this temple once was and why it is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Dating back to 6th Century B.C., it is one of the oldest relics in the area. The Temple of Artemis used to be part of the large Roman City Ephesus. These marble ruins are some of the best preserved you will see in the world.

   1 hAdmission included

2. Throughout your tour, you will get to visit the Temple of Hadrian

   30 minAdmission included

3. the Temple of Domitian and the large theater where it is believed that St Paul used to preach.

   30 minAdmission included

4. The brilliantly reconstructed Celsius Library will impress you, along with the ornate marble carvings that decorate the facade.

   1 hAdmission included

5. In the Ephesus region sits The House of the Virgin Mary. The small stone cottage is where Mary spent the last years of life after John the Baptist brought her to this place. It is now quite a popular pilgrimage sight for many religions that come to pay their respects and pray for good will.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Back down into the center of Selcuk sits the Basilica of St John. Although there is not a lot known about this church, it is believed that a tomb found in its foundations is the tomb of St John himself. The church was completed back in 565 AD and was one of the most sacred and holiest churches of its time.

   1 hAdmission included

7. Do not miss a chance to visit the Terrace Houses section which is located inside the Ancient City of Ephesus and has an extra entrance fee - 15 USD per person. "The houses of the rich Romans", the oldest building, dates back to the 1st century BC until the 7the century AD. You will be able to see amazing mosaics and frescoes and the famous water-running and heating system with clay pipes. Anyone who has seen it will tell you that it is one of the highlights of this place as you can picture the lifestyle of the people in that period. In this section, there are over 100 stairs, so we do not recommend it for people with physical disabilities. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes to visit.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Kusadasi

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 447 day trips we list in Kusadasi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kusadasi

Kuşadası is a busy Aegean resort on Turkey's west coast, a short drive from Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.

The town curves around a bay with a busy cruise port, a marina and Pigeon Island, linked to the shore by a causeway and topped by a small stone fortress. The old town's streets climb behind the harbour with bazaars, cafés and restaurants, and beaches such as Ladies Beach and Long Beach stretch along the coast.

Top-ranked sights in Kusadasi: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Caravanserai (Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai), Kusadasi Shopping Center (Kusadasi AVM).

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