Ephesus Small Group Day Tour from Kusadasi
Kusadasi, Turkey
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 7 hours
The Selcuk area of Turkey is the location of some amazing ancient ruins and sites. The history dates back to B.C. times and the area used to be one of the most important in the Roman era. Today after being collected from your hotel accommodation or arriving cruise port you will head onto this area to visit the amazing sights to be seen including; The Ancient City of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary and the Isabey Mosque.
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The Selcuk area of Turkey is the location of some amazing ancient ruins and sites. The history dates back to B.C. times and the area used to be one of the most important in the Roman era. Today after being collected from your hotel accommodation or arriving cruise port you will head onto this area to visit the amazing sights to be seen including; The Ancient City of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary and the Isabey Mosque.The Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus was once one of the largest Roman Cities of the East and once played host to being the Capital. The well preserved marble ruins used to house over 200,000 people almost 3,000 years ago. Today you get to visit the highlights of the old city in the Odeon, the Great Theatre, the Celsius Library and the Temple of Hadrian.
Temple Of Artemis
Today all you can see still standing of the Temple of Artemis is the large marble columns that used to hold up the temple. The ruins now sit within swamp lands that over time have taken over the area. The Temple is known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and you get an idea of its majestic beauty from what remains in the sculptured columns capitals and shafts.
House Of Virgin Mary
Located on top of Bulbul Mountain the House of Virgin Mary is said to be the last place that she lived before her ascension into heaven. It is now a very important and popular place of pilgrimage for Catholics. Situated on top of the mountain it offers you wonderful views over the below lying area.
Isabey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque is a wonderful example of the Seljukian architecture. Its interior is carved and decorated beautifully and a masterpiece of its time. There is an inscription to God that decorates the main doorway.
Ephesus was once one of the largest Roman Cities of the East and once played host to being the Capital. The well preserved marble ruins used to house over 200,000 people almost 3,000 years ago. Today you get to visit the highlights of the old city in the Odeon, the Great Theatre, the Celsius Library and the Temple of Hadrian.
Temple Of Artemis
Today all you can see still standing of the Temple of Artemis is the large marble columns that used to hold up the temple. The ruins now sit within swamp lands that over time have taken over the area. The Temple is known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and you get an idea of its majestic beauty from what remains in the sculptured columns capitals and shafts.
House Of Virgin Mary
Located on top of Bulbul Mountain the House of Virgin Mary is said to be the last place that she lived before her ascension into heaven. It is now a very important and popular place of pilgrimage for Catholics. Situated on top of the mountain it offers you wonderful views over the below lying area.
Isabey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque is a wonderful example of the Seljukian architecture. Its interior is carved and decorated beautifully and a masterpiece of its time. There is an inscription to God that decorates the main doorway.
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