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The hills around Kuşadası are home to two of Turkey's most popular historical sites – the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. You'll be whisked through centuries of history at Ephesus, see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and visit an important pilgrimage site on Mount Koressos – all in one afternoon. Esra, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Library of Celsus is one of the most impressive landmarks of Ephesus. It once held over 12,000 scrolls and was the third-largest library in the ancient world.'
Kick off with a drive into the sun-soaked hills to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. According to popular belief, St John the Evangelist brought Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus, and she lived here until her death. Next, it's time to head to the ancient city of Ephesus, where a journey through history awaits. Your guide will lead you around the sprawling archaeological site and point out its highlights while regaling you with fascinating historic tales of this once-powerful city.
You'll stroll down marble-paved streets where mosaics and frescoes still decorate the walls of ancient Roman houses, gaze at the Temples of Artemis and Hadrian, and be blown away by the Library of Celsus. Esra says, ‘I love to imagine the Great Theatre filled with 25,000 spectators. They would come to watch gladiator clashes, political rallies and performances in this theatre, a hub of city life. You can almost hear the roar of the crowd.'
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JOLAS
From United States of America - October 2023Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Sylwia
From Poland - September 2022Traveled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Obsluga hotelu na wysokim poziomie! Wszyscy bardzo sympatyczni, grzeczni, usmiechnieci i pomocni. Nie mielismy wiekszego problemu z zalatwieniem czego ...
Anonymous
From Poland - October 2021Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Witam Wrażenia wspaniałe. Organizacja be zarzutów. Pilot i zarazem przewodnik - ALI znakomity fachowiec, erudyta ( i to po polsku), super wiedza hist ...
Anonymous
From Poland - September 2021Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Wrażenia z wycieczki niezapomniane , w znacznej mierze dzięki wspaniałemu przewodnikowi Alemu (pozdrawiamy z Kołobrzegu) , który z prawdziwą pasją pr ...
Anonymous
From Poland - August 2021Excellent
Overall rated5/5