Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Kusadasi, Turkish Riviera

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It is one of the most important regions to visit, especially for guests arriving by ship to Kusadasi; Visiting the Ancient City of Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Artemis Temple, and Isa Bey Mosque by experienced tour guides.

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Ephesus Ancient City, which contains the symbols that shed light on the superior urbanization, architecture and religious history of the Hellenistic and Roman periods, has the most important architectural and urban planning examples from different periods. The ancient city, which is completely made of marble, is also very impressive with its architectural structures. Where you will see one of the most magnificent excavations in the world, the ancient city of Ephesus is a remarkable ancient site and you will be able to see every step of the dozens of historical artefacts that include The Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, The Terraces of Apartment Houses, The stream baths of Scholastika, The temple of Hadrian and impressive Celsus Library which is adorned with columns and statues, and let's not forget about The Magnificent Grand Theater, where Saint Paul preached and is the largest theatre is antiquity with capacity of 24.000 seats.
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In the House of Virgin Mary, declared holy by the Vatican, Muslims as well as Christians from all over the world pray and make offerings to fulfil their pilgrimage. In the Virgin Mary House, which is a sacred place for Christians all over the world, believers from all religions pray, and tourists make their visits. Olive trees on both sides of the path leading to the house of the Virgin Mary were planted by Lazarist monks in 1898. The statue of Mary, located at the end of the road with olives, is the gift of a religious community in Izmir and bears the date of 1867. The visit to the Virgin Mary House ends with three fountains reached by descending the stairs on the right after leaving the church. Drinkable water flows from the fountains and from the wells next to the church. Visitors do not only taste this water in the belief that it is healing but also take it with them.
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The İsa Bey Mosque, constructed in 1374–75, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian beyliks. The mosque is situated on the outskirts of the Ayasluğ Hills at Selcuk.
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The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus.

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Posted By : jamesgP1186MC
We had a great tour of the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus with our guide Seyhan. He was knowledgeable and was open to questions while giving us free time to explore. Buffet lunch was delicious ! If you come to Kusadasi, this tour is a must!
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 16:17:50

Posted By : Groom01
I was signposted to Castle Tours by my hotel (Otel Derici in Kusadasi). Castle Tours were really helpful and professional in their email communications before the tour.

They confirmed my tour details with the hotel reception the day before my booking. On the morning of the tour, they arrived promptly and the lovely Seyhan and his driver took our group to all of the stops on the tour.

This was everything I expected/wanted. I went specifically to Kusadasi for this tour and it ticked every box for me. I went to The House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, shops and a local lunch.

It was reassuring to have Seyhan with us as I was a solo female traveler. He also recommended shops, beaches and gave me some tips on speaking Turkish.

I would highly recommend this tour and I would say, if you are travelling alone, doing the tour early in your trip helps you to get your bearings of the area.

I intend to return to Turkey with friends. I can't wait to show them what I've seen.

Thank you Castle Tours.

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Posted On : 2023-08-29 16:39:13

Posted By : Marcelo_C
It was kind of emotional to walk through the ruins of Ephesus. My guide Harum was amazing. He makes you feel as if you were living in the ancient times. He is very detail oriented, I was able to visualize Ephesus as it really was thousands of years ago. Also emotional and peaceful was the visit to the house of the Virgin Mary. Whether you are catholic or not, there is an energy in that place no one can miss. I am happy I took this tour, I loved my guide Harun. I recommend him to every one.
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Posted On : 2023-05-12 12:56:08

Posted By : marcelo0903
I went to Turkey with the intent to see Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary. I was fascinated by what it is still left of the ancient city. The tour guide was fantastic. He transported me to the Ephesus of 2000 years ago when men shared public toilets and socialized in public baths. He answered every question in an easy way and made sure I was satisfied with his answers.
If you go Ephesus you must hire this guide and this company is excellent.
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Posted On : 2023-05-11 10:03:49

Posted By : arinunes2023
The tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. He explained history in details. I enjoyed learning about Ephesus and its people while I walked through its streets. Also amazing was the history of the apostle John who spent 3 years and founded the first Christian church in Ephesus. I highly recommend this tour.

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Posted On : 2023-05-11 09:12:36

Posted By : Arilton_N
Excellent tour guide explained history in details. He was knowledgeable, and passionate about his work. I was fascinated by the history of the apostle John who spent 3 years in Ephesus spreading the gospel and founded the first Christian church. The tour was fun, a real learning experience. I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-05-11 07:18:16

Posted By : Claudia_Q
Outstanding day tour with such a passionate and expert guide, that made sure we not only visited the scheduled sites, but also experienced Turkish daily life, stopping at local cafes and even a bazar! Thank you Harun, I am glad I also booked the Pamukkale tour with your company. It was truly an unforgettable day.
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Posted On : 2023-05-03 07:50:41

Posted By : Haddix
My wife and I were on a Viking Cruise and one of the tour options was to visit the House of Mother Mary. This was a very moving experience, very much enjoyed seeing the grounds, cleansing pool, church, and shrine to Mother Mary. Very easy excursion to see and lots of history to explore. We felt this was one of the many highlights to our trip.
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Posted On : 2020-01-03 14:36:53

Posted By : Silverwhiteorange
Feyzullah is very engaging during our tour. He will bring us 2000 years back and re-enact the situation which makes us remember the history better. Overall, it was a fun and great experience being with him.
Thank you!
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Posted On : 2018-11-25 06:52:30

Posted By : MIKEWONG1951
Had the chance to view the house that mother Mary used to stay during her time in Turkey, still very well kept and restored.
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Posted On : 2018-10-21 00:37:31