Turkey · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Basilica of Saint John and House of Virgin Mary Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Atatürk Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Basilica of Saint John, built over the believed burial site of John the Apostle
02 Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final days
03 Learn about the Biblical importance of the ancient city of Ephesus
04 Discover a city founded in the 10th century BCE on the ruins of the former Arzawan capital

Go to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus and learn about its Biblical importance. Discover how this ancient city was built in the 10th century BCE on the ruins of the former Arzawan capital. Explore the historical Basilica of Saint John and the House of Virgin Mary on this 6-hour tour.

Explore the Basilica, which stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Basilica of Saint John and House of Virgin Mary

Pick up from the hotel and head towards the Basilica of Saint John in Ephesus, Turkey.
Explore the Basilica, which stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle.
Visit the House of Virgin Mary. It is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken to this house by Saint John and lived her final days there until her assumption, according to Catholic doctrine.
Drop off at the hotel.

The route