Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi

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1. We will drive to Ephesus in Selcuk , upon arrival enter the magnificent city through the Magnesia Gate. Ephesus, was the capital of Asia Minor in Roman era. The route will take you to Odeon, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan and Great Theater.

   2 h

2. The house was discovered in the 19th century by following the descriptions in the reported visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich. Catholic pilgrims visit the house based on the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there for the remainder of her earthly life. The shrine has merited several papal Apostolic Blessings and visits from several popes including Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.

   1 h

3. Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World. It was completely rebuilt three times and was eventually destroyed in 401 AD. The Temple of Artemis (Artemision) was located near the ancient city of Ephesus. Today the site lies on the edge of the modern town of Selcuk. After six years of searching, the site of the temple was rediscovered in 1869 by an expedition led by John Turtle Wood and sponsored by the British Museum. Today the site of the temple, which lies just outside Selcuk, is marked by a single column constructed of dissociated fragments discovered on the site.

   30 min

4. Visiting Ancient Ephesus & completing the picture with the Archeology Museum! Archeology Museum, houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site. Its best-known exhibit is the ancient statue of the Greek Goddess Artemis. It is a museum with rich collection of finds and artifacts but also very practicle to visit within just enough period of time. The museum consist of following sections; Terrace Houses Findings Hall, Fountain Findings Hall, New Findings and Small Findings Hall, Great Courtyard, Grave Findings Hall, Artemis of Ephesus Hall, Emperor Cults Hall.

   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 212% above the median of the 1371 experiences we list in Kusadasi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 395 of 1371.
• 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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