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The Basilica of St. John and Ephesus tour
includes
- Pick-up from the Kusadasi port or hotel
- Visit of the Basilica of St. John
- Continue for the visit of Ephesus ancient city
- By the end of the tour drive back to Kusadasi port or hotel
Duration : 3 & 1/2 hours
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WHAT YOU VISIT
Ephesus
- Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk
with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital.
Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple
of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
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The
Theater had seating for 25,000, was the site where St. Paul preached
to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
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Basilica of St. John - Built by the
Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the
Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. One can
still see graceful columns, mosaics and frescoes. |
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WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From
Kusadasi, you travel north to St. John’s Basilica, passing the
Byzantine fortress at Selcuk and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis then
continue to the to Ephesus's upper gate. By the end of touring
Ephesus, return to Kusadasi. |
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SPECIAL NOTES
Ephesus requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces. |
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RATES |
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The
tour includes the
professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private
air-conditioned transportation and VAT. |
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Approximate time to reach to Ephesus is 20 minutes. |
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The rate of USD 63 pp is for minimum 4 persons. |
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As the number of participant increases the certain amount of
discount will be applied to the prices. |
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Children 0-6 ages are free. |
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The price is valid
during the year 2008. |
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Ephesus