Full-day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi

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ID: GYG1635-1635
Category: Sight Seeing
Country: Turkey

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Explore the best preserved ancient city in Turkey on this full-day tour of Ephesus. The commercial, religious and social center of Antiquity, Ephesus is full of spectacular monuments.
The beautiful city of Ephesus is a gem of the Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. Its rich history will take you back in time and you will learn why this city was so important in the past.

Ephesus contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean. On this tour you will visit all the ancient sites of the best preserved and restored ancient city in Turkey.

The Grand Theater is believed to be the largest theater in the Ancient World with a sitting capacity of 44,000 spectators.

Here you will see the ruins of famous Temple of Artemis which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The fascinating façade of the Library of Celsus has been carefully reconstructed from the original pieces. The library was built by Celsus’ son and once held more than 12,000 scrolls.

After a delicious lunch of Turkish cuisine, we will visit the House of the Blessed Virgin. It is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last days of her life here.

The beautiful Basilica of St. John was built in the 6th century, over the site of the Apostle’s tomb.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus, before enjoying a ride through the beautiful Aegean Coast on your way back to Kusadasi.

Highlights

  • Explore the best preserved ancient city in Turkey on this full-day tour of Ephesus
  • See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Marvel at the impressive Grand Theater
  • Visit the House of the Blessed Virgin
  • Enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Neon Tours has all rights to change tour itinerary due to unexpected circumstances (museum closures, holidays, strikes. weather condition etc.)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Centrally located Kusadasi hotels. Pick-up time is subject to change according to hotel location. Please advise hotel name and address.
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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.