5-Hour House Of Virgin Mary & Ephesus Tour from Kudasi

Highlights

Witness The Holy Water Fountain and The Fountain of Trajan

Explore The Library of Celsus, built in 117 A.D.

See a historical marvel, The Odeon

Enjoy a steam bath at Scolastika

Ephesus, Kusadasi

archaeological, cultural, historical

Group Tour

5 Hours

Easy

English, French, Spanish

Description

Take a guided trip to the House of Virgin Mary and the site of Ancient Ephesus. The belief that the Virgin Mary had spent her last days in the vicinity of Ephesus and that she had died there, focused attention on a nun named Anna Katherina Emmerich who had lived in the late 18th century. Join this 5 hour excursion to learn and explore about these historical sites.

Itinerary

Religious Tour

Pick up from Kusadasi port or hotel with a signboard with the tourists' name written on it.
- Drive from the pier through the Aegean countryside and arrive at the House of Virgin Mary, where the Blessed Virgin is reputed to have spent the last years of her life. The site was made famous by the travels of Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Outside is the Fountain of our Lady, providing the faithful with water from the holy fountain.
- Take a short 15-minute ride to the entrance to Ephesus. After passing by the Magnasia Gate, enter the administrative section of the ancient Ephesus.
- Go on a guided walking tour to see one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan, five terraces of the Apartment House, Steam Baths of Scolastika, and Temple of Hadrian.
- Explore the impressive Library of Celsus, which is adorned with columns and statues and is considered some of the most magnificent ruins in the city and the ancient world.
- See the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, also the largest theatre in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats.
- Return to the A/C Van through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession.
- Take some time out for browsing and shopping, once back in town.