Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Artemis Shore Excursion Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, and Artemis Shore Excursion
ID: GYG14196-77858
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore some of Turkey’s most renowned ancient sites on a full day shore excursion to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Discover the fascinating history behind these unique sights with a professional tour guide and driver.
Following your pick-up from the cruise ship port, the tour begins in the ancient city of Ephesus. Here you will enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
The tour then moves on to the House of Virgin Mary, which the Vatican has officially recognized as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of this house in the Solmissos Mountains was first discovered.
Finally the tour will visit the Temple of Artemis, known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here you can discover the ruins of this once great Greek temple.
After the tour you will be transferred back to your cruise ship.
Highlights
- Visit the final resting place of the Virgin Mary
- Explore the Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Marvel at the ancient city of Ephesus including the Odeum, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian and more
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For groups of more than six people, please ask for discounted prices.
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Your Hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
