Ephesus Biblical Tour

Ephesus Biblical Tour 

All Inclusıve tour  (Ancient City of Ephesus/ Virgin Mary House/ Basilica of St. John)

This tour program has been prepared especially for people interested in the Christian history of Ephesus and the surrounding area.

Ephesus Ancient City is really important for Biblical History.  In The New Testament is mentioned many names who lived in Ephesus such as : St. John, St. Paul,Timothy, Epaphras, Demetrius, The Silversmith, Virgin Mary.

You will visit BIBLICAL MAIN POINTS such as: ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS, THE GRAND THEATER OF EPHESUS, VIRGIN MARY CHURCH, BASILICA OF ST. JOHN, TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY.

Discover the beauty of ancient Ephesus with our professional guide! Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

From the beginning of its existence, Epheus was an important urban center in the Asia Minor region. In the Hellenistic period, the famous philosopher Heraclitus lived here, and when the city was part of the Roman Empire and at the same time the capital of the province of Asia Minor, also many Saints stayed in the city. John the Apostle and Saint Paul. Ephesus was also an important center of Christianity. However, what made the city famous throughout the ancient world was the famous Temple of Artemis – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

This program also includes a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, the place where the Virgin Mary spent her last years of life. It is one of the most important places in Christianity, a place of pilgrimage also for popes (Pope Paul VI paid a visit in July of 1967, John Paul II – 1979, and in 2006 – by Pope Benedict XVI).

Saint John spent the last years of his life in Ephesus. He died around 100 AD. and he was buried here. St. John Basilica was built in the 6th century AD. by order of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. The Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople served as a model for the builders. The builders used elements from the nearby Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. St. Basilica John soon became an important destination for pilgrims from all over the Christian world. It was believed that the dust from the Apostle’s grave had healing properties.

DEPARTURE INFORMATIONS:

ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS: We highly recommend for our guests to meet with your guide after 30/40 minutes your ship arrived to port to beat crowds and hot weather in the afternoon. This will be advantage for our guest to have beter timing and also to have beter tour in Ephesus before crowds start.   

PRIVATE GROUP: You will have independent schedule and you don’t need to wait for others, with your professional local guide you will decide where to stop for best photo. In large groups, sometimes tour guide can skip the most interesting details because of the size of group or short timing.  In our private tours you definitely do not waste time to wait for a long time to get tickets or visit ruins or museums. Our office made sure that the guide was prepared with tickets, transfers and other activities.

Accessibility:

• Wheelchair
• Stroller
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Additional information:

Confirmation of reservation will be send after booking.

As ADA ANATOLIA travel agency for Cruise Guests we kindly suggest you to meet at port with your guide as soon as possible, This for beter timing for your trip to Ephesus ancient city

We kindly suggest you to meet  08:00 am if your ship’s arrival 07:00 am. In 30 min to meet  with your profeessional tour guide at port after your ship’s arrival.

This is a private tour/activity.

Cancellation policy:

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the booking

FAQ:

During this excursion the places that you will visit include :

• Virgin Mary’s House
• Ancient city of Ephesus
• Basilica of St. John
• Kusadasi Local Market
• THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL FEE
• Discover and reserve Private tour with us and pass without waiting in the line at entrance

Ephesus tours from port of Kuşadası  (without waiting in the line) Only for Cruise Guests is a service provided by ADA ANATOLIA TRAVEL AGENCY