Ephesus St. John Tour

Ephesus St. John Tour Itinerary:
  • Your tour guide will meet you at your pick-up location. You will be briefed about the tour & town and Ephesus on the way. One of the stops is the Temple of Artemis where you will spend 10 to 15 minutes.
  • After you are dropped off at the gate of Ephesus ruins, you will start to explore the Ephesus ruins. Some of the highlights of Ephesus ruins are; the Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, and Grand Theatre.
  • Your driver will pick you up at the lower gate of Ephesus and you will drive to The House of Virgin Mary.
  • After visiting The House of the Virgin Mary, you will have a lunch break in a local Turkish restaurant with traditional Turkish food.
  • You will visit the Basilica of St. John, a great church in Ephesus. Constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, it stands over the so-believed burial site of John the Apostle.
  • Drive back to the departure location with your guide.
  • Your program can be customized depending on your timing as you wish with your guide.

Duration

A full-day Ephesus St. John tour takes approximately 4-6 hours. As it is your private tour, the duration of the tour depends on your interest. Your guide will organize your time frame as you wish.

PS: You have a great opportunity to discover the handicrafts of ceramics, weaving, and leather making, which were the main trades of Ephesus in ancient times…

Sites to See

  • Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus: One of the best preserved Greco-Roman Ancient cities and one of the largest open-air museums in the world.
  • The Basilica of St. John: A great church in Ephesus where St. John is believed to have been buried.
  • House of Virgin Mary: The first and only shrine in the world where Muslims and Christians pray together.
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Ephesus St. John Tour

Important

  • Tours include uneven and cobblestone areas with inclines and steps.

  • Comfortable walking shoes, clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellents are recommended. Guests should watch their steps at all times to avoid accidents.

  • Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces in ruins.

  • Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; We recommend you have a lot of water and use suitable suncream while on the tour.

Included

  • Profesional Licensed English Speaking Guide throughout the tour
  • All entrance (The Temple of Artemis, The Ancient City of Ephesus and Terrace Houses) and parking fees
  • Private air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle with the driver
  • Transportation from Port/Hotel/Airport and back
  • Guide book for Highlights of Turkiye

Excluded

  • Personal expenses, beverages served at lunch
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Traditional Lunch

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