Ephesus Shore Excursion from Izmir Port

Let’s Start

The tour’s amazing professional guides will welcome you at Izmir harbor. Then, you’ll be taken to Ephesus.

Ancient City of Ephesus

Welcome to Ephesus city and its sacred beauties.

Ephesus is Turkey’s biggest ancient city with more than 30 constructions linked by roads that still bear the traces of ancient people’s feet.

Your tour guide will take you to the magnificent Great Theatre, and other fabulous landmarks of this white city.

Take a stroll along Marble Street to the Library of Celsus, whose structure has been beautifully rebuilt and is probably Ephesus’ most famous attraction.

You’ll also see the Hadrian’s Temple, the Roman Baths, and a number of other fascinating ruins. Ephesus is best place to walk and explore, so don’t forget to do it.

Get your camera ready to take amazing shots.

Temple of Artemis

Another visit will be done at the Temple of Artemis

We continue the day at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Ancient World’s Seven Wonders.

Today, all that remains of this magnificent Hellenistic structure is a collection of pillars and broken ruins. But once, its magnificence made it so popular that it was a wonder that Gods and Goddesses admired a lot.

You’ll learn many things about this fabulous structure and see how it looked before it was ruined.

Here, enjoy your time and learn amazing things.

The House of Virgin Mary

After Ephesus, we will have the beautiful journey to the Virgin Mary’s Church.

Virgin Mary came here after Christ’s Death and Rebirth.

And she spent her last days there, according to Christian tradition. This Church was founded on the basis of a rock house.

So many people describe the experience as pleasant or mystical, due to the place’s religious vibrations.

The building is matchless with its scenic surroundings and rock-paved structure.

You’ll admire the style and its contrast to the environment. Take photos and learn its captivating story!

St. John Basilica

Our last stop is St. John Basilica.

The St. John’s Basilica was a magnificent cathedral located 4 kilometers from Ephesus, the ancient metropolis.

It was built in the 6th century by Justinian for the writer of the Fourth Gospel, missionary, and prophet.

It is thought to be located over St. John’s grave. The church was built after Constantinople’s now-lost Church of the Holy Apostles.

Here, you’ll see its ruins and learn about its history thanks to the guides. Enjoy the mystery of ancient times!

We’ll finish our magnificent Ephesus trip after visiting everywhere on the list, and you’ll be free to spend your day as you desire!

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