Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary tours from port İZMİR
ID: GYG823193-1308399
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بلد: Turkey
المدة:
1 أيام
الوصف
Discover the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on a private guided tour from Izmir. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch and learn about the region's history and handicrafts.
Discover the highlights of Ephesus on a private tour from the port of Izmir. Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and a Turkish handicrafts cooperative. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch.
Meet your guide at the port of Izmir and set off on a 1-hour drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Walk on the streets where Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, and take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library.
Explore the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, and Agora. See the superbly preserved Terrace Houses that were for the rich people during the Roman time in Ephesus, famous for their unique mosaics and frescoes.
Feel the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine that is the most important Biblical site in Turkey, the House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
Next, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D.
After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Kusadasi declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch and visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative to learn about the country's handicrafts and culture. Finish your tour with a drop-off back at the port of Izmir.
أبرز النقاط
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a guide
- See the Grand Theatre of Ephesus where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a place of pilgrimage since 1892
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant
- Learn about the history of the region and its handicrafts at a local cooperative
لغات الإرشاد
معلومات هامة
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Sunscreen and a hat are advisable due to the open and sunny areas of Ephesus.
The House of Virgin Mary is a religious site; modest clothing is recommended.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
This tour involves a moderate amount of walking on uneven surfaces; it may not be suitable for those with mobility impairments.
Please leave early when the ship docked, you will have more time on the tour. Your guide will be waiting for you at the point where the passengers leave the ship with your name in her hand.
متى يجب أن أحجز؟
لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.
الإلغاءات
يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.
