Virgin Mary House-Ephesus-Basilica of St. John-Temple of Artemis
We make departures from Kusadasi,Izmir
Details
This tour is only for you and your party
Biblical Ephesus Tour from Izmir
In this tour we promise you the visits of
House of Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Basilica of St. John
Temple Of Artemis
ITINERARY
We welcome you at Izmir Port, Hotels or Izmir airport and we drive to Virgin Mary House.
It takes 1 hour to arrive. We can arrange the timing in the house according to your wish but generally half an hour is good enough.
We then go to Ephesus. We make approximately one and a half hour tour in the ancient site. After Ephesus we visit The Basilica of St. John and see the temple of Artemis as well.
We get our delicious local lunch in a beautiful garden.
We head back to the Izmir at the end. This tour takes 7 to 8 hours depending on how much time we stay at each place.
EPHESUS IN THE BIBLE
Ephesus has a great importance for Christians. Its name is mentioned in the Bible by St. Paul (letters of Saint Paul to Ephesians) and by John the Evangelist in the book of Revelation. By both the writers Ephesus is emphasized to a good place in the eyes of God. In his letter St. Paul tells a prayer Ephesians:
‘’ Fort his reason I kneel before the Father from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. Pray that out of his glorious riches he may strenghen you with power so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith..…‘’
St. John in the book of Revelation:
‘’ To the angel of the church in Ephesus write : These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands : I know your deeds, your hardwork and your perseverance. I know that you can not tolarate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have preserved and have endured hardships form y name and have not grown weary…’’
Ephesus is the city where Virgin Mary and St. John passed the last days of their life ( Virgin Mary House) This fact is approved also by Vatican. Three popes visited and blessed the house. Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1976 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.
Whats more the third Ecumenical Council of 431 A.D. is held in Ephesus church. For all these reasons, Ephesus and Virgin Mary House are places for anyone.
2 people total cost is 220 Dollars Total for the group
Every person added to this number is 20 dollars extra
Example: (If it is 3 people, 240 Dollars)
-Wear comfortable shoes
-For Summer time a hat is good (We can also provide you with Uv sun protection umbrellas )
-A bottle of water is recommended
-Children under 8 years old do not require entry tickets, if you show passports to the ticket Office
-Wheel Chair accessible ( With Wheel chair we should use bottom gate of Ephesus and can see approxiamtely half of Ephesus)